Pinney Foundation
Invitation OnlyCass City, Michigan · EIN 38-2517070 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass City Gun Club | Cass City, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Thumb Octagon Barn | Gagetown, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Village of Cass City | Cass City, MI | General and equipment | $10,000 |
| Elkland Township Fire Department | Cass City, MI | Fire dept equip | $9,397 |
| Cass City Chamber of Commerce | Cass City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Cass City Schools | Cass City, MI | General and sports equip | $4,430 |
| Gagetown Fire Department | Gagetown, MI | Fire equipment | $3,000 |
| Cass City Promise | Cass City, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Greenleaf Historical Society | Ubly, MI | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($20,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,427 | 12 |
| 2024 | $72,695 | 7 |
| 2023 | $77,900 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611909349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2517070
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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