The Chelsea Health and Wellness Foundation
Historical FunderChelsea, Michigan · EIN 26-3040367 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$413K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$25.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $985 and $6,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVE PETTY |
|---|---|
| Address | 14800 E OLD US 12, CHELSEA MI 48118 |
| Phone | 7344334599 |
| Form and materials | ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION THROUGH THE "GRANTS" TAB ON THE WEBSITE. ALL INFORMATION RELATED TO GRANT APPLICATION IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF NON-PROFIT STATUS, RESPONSIBLE CONTACT, DEMONSTRATED NEED, PURPOSE, MISSION, BUDGET, METHOD OF MEASUREMENT, AND SUSTAINABILITY PLAN. |
| Deadlines | APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST OF FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER & DECEMBER. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO NON-PROFITS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA. INCLUDING CHELSEA, DEXTER, GRASS LAKE, MANCHESTER, AND STOCKBRIDGE. THE ORGANIZATION ONLY GRANTS TO NON-PROFITS RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION (EAT BETTER, MOVE MORE, AVOID UNHEALTHY SUBSTANCES, AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN HEALTHY WAYS). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Community Schools | Dexter, MI | General support | $131,881 |
| Manchester Community Schools | Manchester, MI | Wellness center | $69,878 |
| Chelsea Wellness Center | Cc, MI | Community member scholarships | $51,857 |
| 5 Healthy Towns Foundation | Chelsea, MI | Farm to school & walk to school wednesday. | $16,134 |
| Ballet Chelsea-Ydt | Chelsea, MI | Adaptive dance regional grant | $14,000 |
| Stockbridge Community Schools | Stockbridge, MI | Stockbridge school trail maintenance & pathway/connect to beck with preserve | $13,300 |
| Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express | Dexter, MI | Wave bus grass lake and access to opportunity | $11,000 |
| Dexter Wellness Center | Dexter, MI | Community member scholarships | $10,909 |
| Timber Creek Foundation | Grass Lake, MI | The foundations for flourishing | $10,000 |
| Washtenaw Area Council for Children | Ypsilanti, MI | Cyber safety | $10,000 |
| Village of Stockbridge | Chelsea, MI | Recreation support | $6,800 |
| Dexter Winter Farmers Market | Dexter, MI | Farmers market | $6,504 |
| Acorn Farmers Market and Cafe | Manchester, MI | General support | $5,875 |
| Chelsea Educational Foundation | Chelsea, MI | High paw sponsorship | $5,080 |
| Manchester Community Resource Center | Manchester, MI | Wooden nickle - for market | $5,000 |
| Webster Township Historical Society | Dexter, MI | Interactive trail signage; america 250 celebration. | $4,785 |
| St Joseph Mercy Hospital | Chelsea, MI | Diabetes grant back | $4,722 |
| Manchester Area Senior Citizens Counc | Manchester, MI | Mascc programming | $4,695 |
| Grass Lake Community Schools | Grass Lake, MI | Safe routes to school | $4,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Detroit, MI | Diaper bank | $3,500 |
| City of Chelsea | Chelsea, MI | Access on the move sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Chelsea School District | Chelsea, MI | General support | $2,600 |
| Grass Lake Farmers Market | Grass Lake, MI | Grass lake farmers market | $1,875 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative | Chelsea, MI | Bridge to dexter trail | $1,615 |
| Open Air Market of Stockbridge | Stockbridge, MI | Suzi fest, music @ open air market, & market coupons | $1,500 |
| Michigan Ministry Network Assemblies of God | Brighton, MI | Fahalo home school activities | $1,300 |
| Hutan | Dexter, MI | General support | $1,120 |
| Dementia Friendly Saline | Saline, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Nami of Washtenaw County | Ann Arbor, MI | Nami walks | $1,000 |
| Stockbridge Community Outreach | Stockbridge, MI | Meal of the month | $1,000 |
| Chelsea Area Friends for Recreation | Chelsea, MI | Rec it tuesday-extravaganza | $985 |
| Silver Maples of Chelsea | Chelsea, MI | General support | $937 |
| Chelsea Farmers Market | Chelsea, MI | Farmers market | $875 |
| Grass Lake Assembly of God Church | Grass Lake, MI | Unbridged grant approvals | $750 |
| Michigan Running Club | Dewitt, MI | General support | $750 |
| Chelsea Community Schools | Chelsea, MI | Pierce lake early childhood | $510 |
| Chelsea High School | Chelsea, MI | Shelter box | $500 |
| Dexter Senior Citizen | Dexter, MI | B day lunches | $500 |
| Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce | Stockbridge, MI | General support | $500 |
| VFW Post 10194 | Grass Lake, MI | Music in the park | $500 |
| Stockbridge Wellness Center | Stockbridge, MI | Community member scholarships | $346 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,083 | 41 |
| 2024 | $463,343 | 40 |
| 2023 | $449,346 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622409349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3040367
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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