Birtwistle Family Foundation
Historical FunderLudington, Michigan · EIN 38-2787567 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOCLYN BIRTWISTLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 SOUTH RATH AVENUE APT 25, LUDINGTON MI 49341 |
| Phone | 6168432501 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS WITH PERSONAL, ACADEMIC, AND PROFESSIONAL DATA |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST OF APPLICANT'S SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A GRADUATE OF LUDINGTON, MI AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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
19% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Historical Society | Ludington, MI | Historical preservation | $30,000 |
| Mason County Community Foundation | Ludington, MI | General support | $30,000 |
| Friends of Ludington State Park | Ludington, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Kylie Sailor | Ludington, MI | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Evan Erdman | Ludington, MI | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Kai Young | Ludington, MI | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Abe Bandstra | Ludington, MI | College scholarship | $7,500 |
| Ludington Police Department | Ludington, MI | Shop with a cop | $6,000 |
| Ludington Area School District | Ludington, MI | Youth Resource Center | $5,000 |
| United Way of Mason County | Ludington, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Ludington Youth Sailing School Inc | Ludington, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mason County | Scottville, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Ludington, MI | Community programs | $1,500 |
| Sandcastle Childrens Museum | Ludington, MI | Exhibits and activities | $1,500 |
| Ludington Petunia Parade | Ludington, MI | Program support | $1,500 |
| West Shore Community College Foundation | Scottsville, MI | General support | $1,500 |
| Council of Mi Foundations | Detroit, MI | General support | $1,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,500 |
| Ludington Area Freedom Festival | Ludington, MI | General support | $1,500 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (Cove) | Ludington, MI | Victim protection and advocacy | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | Ludington, MI | Arts advocacy, events, and education | $500 |
| United Services Organizations | Arlington, VA | General support | $500 |
| Disabled Veterans Nation | Lanham, MD | General support | $500 |
| Pere Marquette Memorial Association | Ludington, MI | General support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,250 | 26 |
| 2024 | $119,550 | 28 |
| 2023 | $114,300 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102974
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2787567
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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