Kegley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 82-5449374 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$288K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
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
14% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse YMCA | Traverse City, MI | Community program | $30,000 |
| Lifepoint Bible Church | Traverse City, MI | Religious organization | $30,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | College | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Chapel | Leesburg, VA | Religious organization | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Conservative education | $20,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | Homeless shelter | $15,000 |
| Grand Traverse Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | Protect land | $12,500 |
| Joan Rose Foundation | Royal Oak, MI | Childrens education | $12,500 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | College | $12,500 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters Nw Mi | Traverse City, MI | Youth services | $10,000 |
| Care House | Pontiac, MI | Child advocacy center for the abused | $10,000 |
| Detroit Childrens Fund | Detroit, MI | Childrens education | $10,000 |
| Feeding America West Mi | Kentwood, MI | Community program | $10,000 |
| First Step of Wayne County | Plymouth, MI | Prevent domestic abuse | $10,000 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | Outreach program | $6,000 |
| Child & Family Services of Nw Mi | Traverse City, MI | Homeless and runaway youth | $5,000 |
| Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Community program | $5,000 |
| Forest Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Childrens education | $5,000 |
| Pre Born | Indianapolis, IN | Pro-Life | $5,000 |
| Single Momm | Traverse City, MI | Community program | $5,000 |
| The Rock of Kingsley | Kingsley, MI | Community program | $3,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | Environment | $2,500 |
| Kent County Conservation District | Grand Rapids, MI | Protect land | $2,500 |
| Michaels Place | Traverse City, MI | Grief support | $2,500 |
| Mount Holiday | Traverse City, MI | Promote recreation | $2,500 |
| Tart Trails | Traverse City, MI | Promote recreation | $2,500 |
| Veterans in Crisis | Traverse City, MI | Veterans support | $2,500 |
| Womens Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | Prevent domestic abuse | $2,500 |
| Camp Casey | Farmington Hills, MI | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Ed Choice | Indianapolis, IN | Childrens education | $2,000 |
| Nw Mi Supportive Housing | Traverse City, MI | Mental health wellness | $2,000 |
| Better Together Nw Mi | Traverse City, MI | Support for disabled community | $1,500 |
| Traverse Area Community Sailing | Traverse City, MI | Community program | $1,000 |
| Angel's Place | Southfield, MI | Support for disabled community | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,800 | 34 |
| 2024 | $269,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $128,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600549349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5449374
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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