Fettig Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBenton Harbor, Michigan · EIN 85-3633145 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $21,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Alliance | Benton Harbor, MI | Wee course community amenity at harbor shores / harbor shores legends holiday fund | $1,135,000 |
| Whirlpool Collective Impact Fund | Benton Harbor, MI | General fund | $42,040 |
| St Joseph Public Schools Foundation | St Joseph, MI | Bucks for brown school program / upton PTO program / general support | $21,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Fettig-Lansdown family scholarship | $20,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan | St Joseph, MI | Community impact fund / level up framework | $15,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | St Joseph, MI | General fund | $12,000 |
| Tipton County Foundation | Tipton, IN | Hilton hobbs scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Iu food insecurity fund | $10,000 |
| The Alex Mandarino Foundation | St Joseph, MI | General fund | $3,000 |
| Lakeshore Excellence Foundation | Stevensville, MI | Capital fund | $400 |
| Michigan Sheriffs Association | Lansing, MI | General fund | $100 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($51,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,320,390 | 21 |
| 2024 | $487,486 | 26 |
| 2023 | $385,510 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621069349100912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3633145
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.