Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust
Historical FunderBay City, Michigan · EIN 38-6081726 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD BARTON LAW MEMORIAL FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 LAGOON BEACH, BAY CITY MI 48706 |
| Phone | 9899067922 |
| Form and materials | SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | THE FUND MAKES AWARDS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, HEALTH CARE, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BAY COUNTY, MI), HIGHER EDUCATION (MICHIGAN) |
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
16% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Bay Medical Foundation | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Svsu Foundation | University Center, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Glb Region | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan | Farmington Hills, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan | Detroit, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Eagle Village | Hersey, MI | Gen'l fund | $2,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Northfield, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Lansing, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Bay Arenac Isd Educational Service Center | Bay City, MI | Imagination library | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Saginaw, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council | Lansing, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Gen'l fund | $1,500 |
| Camp Fish Tales | Pinconning, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Can Council | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Disability Services Resource Center | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Hidden Harvest | Saginaw, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Literacy Council of Bay County | Bay City, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
| Northern Michigan Alliance for Children | Harrison, MI | Gen'l fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $41,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6081726
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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