The Big John Steak and Onion Foundation
Historical FunderFrankenmuth, Michigan · EIN 38-3605623 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOSEPH D KLOBUCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 404, FRANKENMUTH MI 487340404 |
| Phone | 8102309000 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED WRITTEN FORM IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION. |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(3) ORGANIZATION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County Community Foundation | Caro, MI | Charitable donation | $201,000 |
| St Mary Church | Flint, MI | For programs | $41,000 |
| United Way of Genesee County | Flint, MI | Charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Flint Public Library | Flint, MI | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| United Way of Saginaw County | Saginaw, MI | Programs | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Flin | Flint, MI | For programs | $25,000 |
| Whaley's Children Center | Flint, MI | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Flint, MI | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Tuscola Imagination Library | Caro, MI | Charitable donation | $12,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Port Huron, MI | For program | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Heart of Michigan | Saginaw, MI | Charitable donation | $3,500 |
| The Arc- Shiawasse County | Owosso, MI | Programs | $3,100 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($88,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,600 | 18 |
| 2024 | $268,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $268,100 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601399349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3605623
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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