The Alabaster Fund
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 20-0126213 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$122K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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
33% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Youth Leadership Incubator Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church | Traverse City, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Generations Ahead | Traverse City, MI | General | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Northern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General | $20,000 |
| Overcomer's Worship Tabernacle | Rancho Cordova, CA | General | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $212,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0126213
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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