Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-2449838 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$489K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROSS A BIEDERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 564, TRAVERSE CITY MI 49685 |
| Phone | 2319477675 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF PROJECT OR PURPOSE WITH TOTAL COST AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING. OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED INCLUDE A LINE ITEM BUDGET, COPY OF ORGANIZATIONS CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET, A COPY OF RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT, PRIOR YEAR FORM 990, A COPY OF TAX EXEMPT LETTER AND A LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. INCLUDE SEVEN COPIES OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS MUST BE FILED 60 DAYS PRIOR TO QUARTERLY MEETINGS. |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY, APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY FROM THE NORTHERN MICHIGAN AREA AND MUST BE FOR EDUCATION, CIVIC IMPROVEMENTS, FINE ARTS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND RECREATION OR YOUTH SERVICES. |
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
7% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nmc Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable activities | $30,000 |
| St Clair Butterfly Foundation | Auburn Hills, MI | Charitable activities | $30,000 |
| Food Rescue (Goodwill Industries) | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Gt Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Nmc-Scholarships | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| VFW - Lake Leelanau | Lake Leelanau, MI | Charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Mt Holiday Inc | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Thompsonville Area Revitalization | Thompsonville, MI | Charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Tbays (Youth Soccer) | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $12,100 |
| Child & Family Services | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $10,500 |
| Fife Lake Public Library | Fife Lake, MI | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Mid-Michigan Honor Flight | Mecosta, MI | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Old Town Playhouse | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Tart Trails | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $9,839 |
| Flow (For Love of Water) | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $7,500 |
| Central Day Care Center | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $5,915 |
| Bayside - Coast Guard | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Nw Mi Ballet Theatre | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activites | $5,000 |
| Peace Ranch | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Seeds | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Sharecare of Leelanau | Suttons Bay, MI | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Acme Christian Thrift Store | Williamsburg, MI | Charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Tc Central High | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $3,150 |
| Tc West High | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $3,150 |
| Tc St Francis Catholic School | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Whisltle Stop Child Care Center | Thompsonville, MI | Charitable activities | $2,904 |
| Tc West Robotics Boosters | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activites | $2,726 |
| Tc Coast Guard Spouses Club | Flint, MI | Charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Veterans in Crisis | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Boys Scouts Guardian Membership | Traverse City, MI | Charitable activities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,284 | 41 |
| 2024 | $443,081 | 33 |
| 2023 | $410,017 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102498
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2449838
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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