Private foundation · Bay City, MI

The Kantzler Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $25K $35K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
24
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNON-PROFITS MUST HAVE THEIR GRANT REQUESTS IN TWO TO THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO EACH SCHEDULED BOARD MEETI
ContactTHE KANTZLER FOUNDATION · 9898920591
MaterialsINFORMATION TO INCLUDE IN GRANT REQUESTS FOR THE KANTZLER FOUNDATION: COVER LETTER INCLUDE AMOUNT BEING REQUESTED ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES PROJECT DESCRIPTION FUNDING GOAL-NAME OF ALL SOURCES AND DOLLAR AMOUNTS BENEFIT TO ORGANIZATION/COMMUNITY SEGMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVED FINANCES-ORGANIZATION PROGRAM BUDGET TO INCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF REVENUE CURRENT BALANCE SHEET CURRENT INCOME STATEMENT COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL TAX EXEMPT RULING FROM THE IRS COPY OF 990 PRIMARY SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE ORGANIZATION GOVERNANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES NAMES AND OCCUPATIONS ATTACHMENTS LETTERS OF SUPPORT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION WHICH THE APPLICANT DEEMS PERTINENT IF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IS NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE EXPLAIN.
RestrictionsCHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR ARTISTIC PROGRAMS AND PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE PEOPLE OF THE GREATER BAY COUNTY COMMUNITY.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Andrea Hales
PRESIDENT
Rob Clark
TRUSTEE
Michael L Hanisko
TREASURER
Trish Burns
VICE PRESIDE
Debra K Lutz
TRUSTEE
Wayne Barber
SECRETARY
Walter Szostak
VICE PRESIDE
Trish Burnes
SECRETARY
Dominic Monastiere
TRUSTEE
Maria Moore
TRUSTEE
Debrah K Lutz
TRUSTEE
Kathy Czerwinski
ADMIN
Maria Vos
TRUSTEE
Jeremy Ventrone
TRUSTEE
Michelle Vannest
PAST SECRETA
D Brian Law
PAST PRES

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
117
Total grants awarded
$3.3M
Total amount
$28K
Average grant
$125K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$337K
7 grants
2023
$345K
9 grants
2022
$315K
9 grants
2021
$397K
10 grants
2020
$271K
7 grants
2019
$290K
11 grants
2018
$270K
14 grants
2017
$267K
10 grants
2016
$203K
9 grants
2015
$153K
8 grants
2014
$261K
14 grants
2013
$160K
9 grants

Top recipients

7 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$290K
2 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
State Theatre
5 grants · MI
$185K
2 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$150K
Svsu Foundation
2 grants · MI
$150K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$125K
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$120K
Baysail
3 grants · MI
$113K
2 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$100K
Saginaw Valley State Univ
4 grants · MI
$100K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Lifeclinic Community Resources
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Tony & Trish House for the Term Ill
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$80K
Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum
FIREHOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$75K
Bay City Players Inc
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$30K
Bay County Mi
LINWOOD SCENIC IMPRV PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Hidden Harvest
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Council of Michigan Foundations
MEMBERSHIPS DUES
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Hidden Harvest
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2023
$125K
Bay Veterans Foundation
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2023
$50K
Masonic Temple of Bay City
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2023
$50K
Boys and Girls Club of the
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2023
$40K
Baysail
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
MI · TY 2023
$38K
Bay County Habitat for Humanity
MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING PILOT PROJECT
MI · TY 2023
$25K
Disability Services Resource Center
PARKING LOT AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
MI · TY 2023
$11K
Bay Area Community Foundation
COMMUNITY PUBLIC RELATIONS PROJECT
MI · TY 2023
$5K
Council of Michigan Foundations
MEMBERSHIPS DUES
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Bay Area Soccer Association
COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT
MI · TY 2022
$100K
Bay City in Bloom
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2022
$50K
Foster Families Navigation
FOSTER FAMILIES SUPPORT AGENCY
MI · TY 2022
$50K
Boys and Girls Club of the
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
MI · TY 2022
$40K
Camp Fishtales
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP
MI · TY 2022
$35K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-michigan
HOMELESS SHELTER SUPPORT
MI · TY 2022
$25K
Disability Services Resource Center
SINAGE PROMOTING SERVICES
MI · TY 2022
$8K
Bay Area Community Foundation
COMMUNITY PUBLIC RELATIONS PROJECT
MI · TY 2022
$5K
Council of Michigan Foundations
MEMBERSHIPS DUES
MI · TY 2022
$3K
Bay Area Soccer Association
COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT
MI · TY 2021
$100K
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
GREEN SPACE
MI · TY 2021
$75K
Friends of the Pinconning Comm Ctr
COMMUNITY PROJECT
MI · TY 2021
$50K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-michigan
HOMELESS SHELTER SUPPORT
MI · TY 2021
$50K
Bay Veterans Foundation
VETERAN SUPPORT
MI · TY 2021
$50K
Svsu Foundation
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MI · TY 2021
$30K
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
MUSEUM HISTORY
MI · TY 2021
$25K
Bay City Players Inc
COMMUNITY PROJECT
MI · TY 2021
$10K
Bay Area Community Foundation
BAY AREA ONLINE NEWS
MI · TY 2021
$5K
Council of Michigan Foundations
MEMBERSHIP DUES
MI · TY 2021
$2K
Svsu Foundation
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MI · TY 2020
$120K
Studio 23
ARTS
MI · TY 2020
$67K
Baysail
SUPPORT TALL SHIPS
MI · TY 2020
$38K
Bay County Historical Society
LIBRARY
MI · TY 2020
$25K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-michigan
SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING
MI · TY 2020
$15K
Bay Area Community Foundation
BAY AREA ONLINE NEWS
MI · TY 2020
$5K
Council of Michigan Foundations
MEMBERSHIP DUES
MI · TY 2020
$2K
State Theatre
FRIENDSHIP SHELL RENOVATION
MI · TY 2019
$70K
Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail
TO SUPPORT NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
MI · TY 2019
$50K
Baysail
SUPPORT TALL SHIPS
MI · TY 2019
$38K
Studio 23
ARTS
MI · TY 2019
$33K
Rescue Ministries of Mid-michigan
SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING
MI · TY 2019
$30K
Bay County Historical Society
LIBRARY
MI · TY 2019
$25K
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Found
LEADERSHIP
MI · TY 2019
$17K
Saginaw Bay Land Conservancy
DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLEGROUNDS
MI · TY 2019
$15K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.