Begonia Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellaire, Michigan · EIN 26-1549505 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$6,050
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethos Music Center | Portland, OR | Music education | $22,500 |
| Flow Water Advocates | Traverse City, MI | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Mashup Rock and Roll Musical | Interlochen, MI | Arts and education | $14,000 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | Family services | $10,000 |
| Michigan Music Scholarship Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Arts and education | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Traverse City, MI | Family services | $7,500 |
| Manistee County Tourism Authority | Manistee, MI | Culture and environmental | $6,050 |
| Bellaire Community Youth Initiative | Bellaire, MI | Family services | $5,000 |
| Central Lake Elementary School | Central Lake, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology | Bellaire, MI | Arts and education | $5,000 |
| Estiary Center for Living & Healing Arts | Naperville, IL | Arts and education | $5,000 |
| Up North Pride | Traverse City, MI | Human services | $5,000 |
| Traverse City Area Public Schools Leap | Traverse City, MI | Education and physical activity | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,050 | 13 |
| 2024 | $77,862 | 12 |
| 2023 | $104,590 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101051
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1549505
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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