Robert & Jeanine Dagenais Foundation
Historical FunderEscanaba, Michigan · EIN 38-3195426 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEANINE DAGENAIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1505 N LINCOLN ROAD, ESCANABA MI 49829 |
| Phone | 9067861600 |
| Form and materials | A GRANT APPLICATION IS COMPLETED BY THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING THE LEGAL NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS TAX ID , CONTACT INFORMATION/ADDRESS, THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND THE OPERATING BUDGET. EMPLOYEES OF THE CONTRIBUTORS MAY ALSO APPLY FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. THE APPLICATION IS THEN SUBMITTED TO DAGENAIS ENTERPRISES AT 1505 N LINCOLN RD, ESCANABA, MI 49829. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | GRANTEES ARE GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE CONTRIBUTORS BUSINESSES ARE OPERATING. |
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
6% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital | Manistique, MI | Support | $25,000 |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Employee scholarships | $12,000 |
| Community Foundation of Marquette | Marquette, MI | Support kids cove | $10,000 |
| Michigan Techological University | Houghton, MI | Employee scholarships | $6,000 |
| Lake Antoine Park Partners | Iron Mountain, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Lake Antoine Park Partners | Iron Mountain, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| M&m Childrens Museum Inc | Menominee, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Pregnacy Services of Delta County | Escanaba, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Trillium House | Marquette, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Trillium House | Marquette, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba, MI | Employee scholarships | $3,000 |
| Breitung Township Schools | Kingsford, MI | Support | $3,000 |
| Great Lakes Sports & Recreation Clb | Escanaba, MI | Support | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Employee scholarships | $3,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | Employee scholarships | $3,000 |
| Up Foster Grandparent Program | Escanaba, MI | Support | $3,000 |
| Care Clinic | Marquette, MI | Support | $2,500 |
| Upper Peninsula State Fair | Escanaba, MI | Support | $2,500 |
| Brampton Township | Gladstone, MI | Support | $2,000 |
| Northern Lights YMCA | Escanaba, MI | Support | $1,500 |
| William Bonifas Fine Arts Center | Escanaba, MI | Support | $1,500 |
| Up Whitetails Association | Gladstone, MI | Support | $1,050 |
| Delta Regional Child Advocacy Cente | Escanaba, MI | Support | $1,000 |
| Ixl Historical Museum | Hermansville, MI | Support | $1,000 |
| Little Brothers-Friends of Elderly | Hancock, MI | Support | $1,000 |
| Superior Health Foundation | Marquette, MI | Support | $1,000 |
| Raven Wood Gardens | Menominee, MI | Support | $575 |
| Dickinson Trail Network | Iron Mountain, MI | Support | $500 |
| Pathways Community Mental Health | Escanaba, MI | Support | $500 |
| Pathways Community Mental Health | Escanaba, MI | Support | $500 |
| Raven Wood Gardens | Menominee, MI | Support | $500 |
| Dar Boys & Girls Club | Menominee, MI | Support | $300 |
| Marinette Lions Club | Marinette, WI | Support | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,225 | 33 |
| 2024 | $121,675 | 42 |
| 2023 | $106,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349102711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3195426
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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