Duane & Dorothy Bierlein Family Foundation
Historical FunderFrankenmuth, Michigan · EIN 38-3637097 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RANDY BIERLEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 S MAIN ST, FRANKENMUTH MI 48734 |
| Phone | 9896522665 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST STATING PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lorenz Church | Frankenmuth, MI | Organization's discretion | $14,171 |
| Kettering University | Flint, MI | Scholarship for ryan keinath | $2,000 |
| Camp Lu Lay Lea | Lupton, MI | Organizations discretion | $1,200 |
| Frankenmuth International Aid Found | Frankenmuth, MI | Organizations discretion | $1,200 |
| Crossroads Counseling Ministries | Frankenmuth, MI | Organization's discretion | $1,200 |
| Saginaw Habitat for Humanity | Saginaw, MI | Organization's discretion | $1,200 |
| Frankenmuth Community Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | Organization's discretion | $1,000 |
| Frankenmuth Little Angels | Frankenmuth, MI | Organization's discretion | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,971 | 8 |
| 2024 | $21,220 | 11 |
| 2023 | $21,665 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632109349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3637097
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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