Dragonfly Fund
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 85-4119407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.5M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$43.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | Harbor Springs, MI | Capital campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre | Harbor Springs, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| The Vandenberg Coalition | Washington, DC | General operating support | $40,000 |
| American Writers Museum Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | Plymouth, VT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boyne City Public Schools | Boyne City, MI | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Harbor Beach United Community Fund | Harbor Beach, MI | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| US Supreme Court Historical Society | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Biographers International Organization Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society | Harbor Springs, MI | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Boyne District Library | Boyne City, MI | Project/Program support | $3,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,494,250 | 15 |
| 2024 | $11,448,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $991,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104398
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4119407
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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