Ray & Peg Hirvonen Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMarquette, Michigan · EIN 31-1388018 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK HIRVONEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 LAKEWOOD LANE, MARQUETTE MI 49855 |
| Phone | 9062491578 |
| Form and materials | LETTER, FORM, ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE, DEADLINE, AND CONTACT PERSON |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | DISTRIBUTIONS ONLY TO QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OR EXEMPT MUNICIPALITIES. |
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
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Thu Brule YMCA Marquette Coun | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign for construction of new fieldhouse. | $250,000 |
| Marquette County | Marquette, MI | Silver lead creek land acquistion. | $113,400 |
| Marquette County | Marquette, MI | Silver lead creek greenway design. | $100,000 |
| Marquette County Fair | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign fo rnew building. | $40,000 |
| United Way of Marquette | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign for kids cove playground | $25,000 |
| Shiras Institute | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign for new planetarium projector | $25,000 |
| Marquette Maritime Museum | Marquette, MI | Capital campaign - roof replacement. | $20,000 |
| Elliott Museum | Stuart, FL | Capital campaign to upgrade lighting. | $15,000 |
| Superior Central Schools | Eben Junction, MI | Capital campaign for playground upgrades | $15,000 |
| Marquette Regional History Museum | Marquette, MI | Program support for operations | $10,000 |
| Peter White Public Library Fdn | Marquette, MI | Program support - general operations | $10,000 |
| Harbor Housemqt Women's Center | Marquette, MI | Sponsor car show & bkdg upgrades. | $10,000 |
| Treasure Coast Hospice | Stuart, FL | Hospice program support for music therapy | $10,000 |
| Kane Center - Martin Council on Agi | Stuart, FL | Program support for seniors (meals, day care, etc.) | $8,500 |
| Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum | Ishpeming, MI | Relacement of old windows & doors | $8,000 |
| Up Childrens Museum | Marquette, MI | Program support for general operations. | $5,000 |
| Superior String Alliance | Marquette, MI | Program support for general operating costs. | $5,000 |
| Liberty Children's Art Project | Marquette, MI | Program support for teachers and supplies | $5,000 |
| Noquemenon Trails Network Council | Marquette, MI | Marquette county trail development & youth programs | $5,000 |
| United Way of Marquette County | Marquette, MI | Food insecurity exchange | $5,000 |
| Lake Superior Art Association | Marquette, MI | Program support for plein aire | $3,500 |
| Treasure Coast Youth Symphony | Stuart, FL | Program support | $3,000 |
| Wm Bonifas Fine Arts Center | Escanaba, MI | Program support for art week program | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Lyric Theater | Stuart, FL | Directors circle grant. | $2,500 |
| Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital | Manistique, MI | Hospice service in alger county | $2,100 |
| Marquette Area Blues Society | Marquette, MI | Support blues festival | $2,000 |
| Marquette City Band Inc | Marquette, MI | Underwrite summer band proformances | $1,000 |
| Marquette Area Public Schools | Marquette, MI | Sponsorship of athletics golf outing | $200 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($141,415). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $843,115 | 47 |
| 2023 | $640,450 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512279349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1388018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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