Bonisteel Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 23-7155774 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$310K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$474K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $200,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Bonisteel family library and archives program endowment | $200,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Lillian coleman bonisteel endowed camp scholarship | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Tucker byl memorial scholarship endowment | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $310,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103281
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7155774
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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