Bierlein Companies Foundation
Invitation OnlyMidland, Michigan · EIN 38-2615341 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$250K
Organizations funded108
Typical grant$700
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $1,700.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
3% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health Care Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $33,700 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Sagina W, MI | Charitable | $28,800 |
| Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Greater Midland Community Centers Do | Midland, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Saginaw Y M C a | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Great Er Midland Community Tennis Cen | Midland, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tri Star Charitable Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,500 |
| One Hundred Club of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,330 |
| Saginaw Future Inc | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Theatre Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Can Council | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Swan Valley Schools | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $3,550 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Great Lakes Bay | Bay City, MI | Charitable | $3,350 |
| Svsu Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Kali's Cure for Paralysis Foundation | Alma, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Michigan | Midland, MI | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Delta College Foundation | University Ctr, MI | Charitable | $2,650 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Auburn, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children's Grief Center of the Glbr | Midland, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fordney Club 300 Charities | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lymphoma and Lukemia Society | Madison Heights, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Midland Area Community Foundation | Midland, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Urban Racquet Sports Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mid-Michigan Childrens Museum | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $2,150 |
| Midland Business Alliance Foundation | Midland, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Saginaw Choral Society | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ascension St Mary's Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,700 |
| East Side Soup Kitchen | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,650 |
| Underground Railroad Inc | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bay Future | Bay City, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Central Michigan University | Mt Pleasant, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City Rescue Mission of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Conscious Capitalism | Warren, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heritage High School | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior League Great Lakes Bay Region | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Midland Co Food Assistance Network | Midland, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Township Police Officers Assa | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Township Soccer Assn | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Charles Community Schools | St Charles, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Suicide Resource & Response Network | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Swan Valley Pay It Forward Holiday Open | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Thomas Township Parks Association | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Way of Midland County | Midland, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greater Saginaw Hockey Amateur Ass O | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $950 |
| Nouvel Catholic Central High School | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $900 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | Bay City, MI | Charitable | $850 |
| Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition | Auburn, MI | Charitable | $800 |
| Swan Valley Athletic Association | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $800 |
| Kiwanis 4 Kids | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $750 |
| Mclaren Bay Medical Foundation | Bay City, MI | Charitable | $750 |
| Hemmeter Parent Teacher Council | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $700 |
| Midland Lions Club Charities | Midland, MI | Charitable | $600 |
| My Michigan Health Foundation | Midland, MI | Charitable | $600 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $550 |
| Altrusa International of Saginaw Fnd | Saginaw, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| Dow High Sports Boosters | Midland, MI | Charitable | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 108 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,095 | 108 |
| 2023 | $212,440 | 127 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349101451
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2615341
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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