Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEscanaba, Michigan · EIN 38-3351811 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$533K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JENINE MALONEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1921 3RD AVE N, ESCANABA MI 49829 |
| Phone | 9067860220 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN LETTERS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| 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
4% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic School | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $292,356 |
| St Joseph & St Patrick Church | Escanaba, MI | Operating expense | $21,262 |
| Salvation Army | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $15,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society Escanaba | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $15,500 |
| Community Action Agency | Escanaba, MI | Walk for warmth | $10,000 |
| Escanaba Area Figure Skating Club | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Delta County Cancer Alliance | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Pathways Community Mental Health | Marquette, MI | Community events | $8,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Up | Escanaba, MI | Youth empowering services | $7,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Gladstone, MI | Operating expenses | $7,000 |
| William Bonifas Fine Arts Center | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Delta Animal Shelter | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Escanaba City Band | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Lakestate Industries | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Pregnancy Services of Delta County | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics of Delta County | Norway, MI | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Wells Lions Club | Wells, MI | Sight & blind fund | $5,622 |
| Elks Major Projects | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $5,316 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | Big Bay, MI | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Up | Escanaba, MI | Upper peninsula state fair | $5,000 |
| Escanaba Rotary Club | Escanaba, MI | Camp harstad swing | $5,000 |
| Learning Center | Escanaba, MI | Youth assistance program | $5,000 |
| Up Honor Flight | Gladstone, MI | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Escanaba Library | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $4,500 |
| Friends of Gladstone Public Library | Gladstone, MI | Operating expense | $4,500 |
| Community Action Agency | Escanaba, MI | Foster grandparent program | $4,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Up | Escanaba, MI | Welcome newborns program | $4,000 |
| Delta County Ricc | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Department of Health&human Services | Escanaba, MI | Gifts for needy kids & elderly | $4,000 |
| Escanaba Youth Wrestling Club | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Bark River Lions | Bark River, MI | Sight & blind fund | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Tri County Safe Harbor | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Wnmu Tv Pbs | Marquette, MI | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Bark River-Harris Public Schools | Harris, MI | Wrestling | $2,000 |
| Community Action Agency | Escanaba, MI | Rsvp reading buddies | $2,000 |
| Escanaba Area Public Schools | Escanaba, MI | High school wrestling | $2,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Escanaba, MI | Wheelin sportsman | $2,000 |
| Northern Lights YMCA Delta County | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Up Foster Closet | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Unlimited Delta County | Escanaba, MI | Kids in the woods | $2,000 |
| Bays Lakes Council - Boy Scouts | Munising, MI | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts-Delta Bay Area | Appleton, WI | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts-Northwestern Greatlakes | Appleton, WI | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Delta County 4H | Escanaba, MI | Jr livestock program | $1,000 |
| Escanaba Area Public Schools | Escanaba, MI | High school boys tennis | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Sports & Rec Club | Escanaba, MI | Youth programs | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Gladstone, MI | Kids fishing day | $1,000 |
| Mid Delta Beef | Escanaba, MI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Osf St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | Liferides | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $533,056 | 50 |
| 2023 | $542,420 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531259349102203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3351811
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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