Feldpausch Foundation
Invitation OnlyBattle Creek, Michigan · EIN 38-3417534 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$164K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $20,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Charitable Union | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Serenity Village of Barry County | Hastings, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $7,500 |
| Otsego Public Schools | Otsego, MI | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Battle Creek Community Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Green Gable Haven | Hastings, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Hand2hand | Hudsonville, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Christian School | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Kids N Stuff Museum | Albion, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Pennfield Schools | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Safe Place | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| St Patrick School | Ada, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| St Rose School | Hastings, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Thornapple Arts Council | Hastings, MI | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics of Southwest Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Jenison Christian Schools | Georgetown Township, MI | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Sprout Urban Farms | Battle Creek, MI | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center | Allegan, MI | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $1,500 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $1,500 |
| The River Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $138,050 | 23 |
| 2023 | $118,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3417534
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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