Banfield Inc
Historical FunderMarenisco, Michigan · EIN 38-3054903 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ERIC HAUKKALA |
|---|---|
| Address | N10117 EAST SHORE RD, MARENISCO MI 49947 |
| Phone | 6128194134 |
| ERIC@IRONRIVERCPA.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER DETAILING HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | MONTH OF MAY. |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENT MUST BE A 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pj Odonnell Civic Center | Ironwood, MI | Civic center | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Iwd Carnegie Library | Ironwood, MI | Educationalarts | $4,000 |
| Awkward Stage Drama Club | Ironwood, MI | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Domestic Violence Escape Dove Inc | Ironwood, MI | Domestic violence shelter | $1,000 |
| Ironwood Theatre | Ironwood, MI | Cultural events | $1,000 |
| Erwin Township Historical Society | Ironwood, MI | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | Ironwood, MI | Animal shelter | $500 |
| Hurley Public Library | Hurley, WI | Educational | $500 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Ironwood, MI | Youth leadership programs | $500 |
| Wakefield Public Library | Wakefield, MI | Educational | $500 |
| Gogebic Community College Food Bank | Ironwood, MI | Food bank | $100 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($8,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3054903
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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