To better the lives of area residents and to adhere to the directions from its donors, now and in the future.
The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula directs most of its recent giving to local charities, schools, and community projects in Michigan, with several large grants flowing to Delta County and Escanaba-based institutions. A recurring pattern in the grant list is support for community infrastructure and public benefit work, alongside education and scholarship funding that reaches from local schools to higher education programs. One of the largest recent awards went to City of Gladstone, and Clark Township also appears multiple times among the biggest grants, pointing to sustained local municipal support. The foundation also backs education through Bay De Noc Community College and the University of Michigan medical and public health programs, showing that its donor-advised and endowed funds extend beyond one type of beneficiary. In addition to these larger awards, the foundation’s active programs include small community grants, youth advisory grants, and named fund distributions tied to local needs, which helps explain the mix of public, nonprofit, and educational recipients in its grant history.
Community development is a major part of the foundation’s work. It gave $181,249 to City of Gladstone for charitable purposes, and later awarded $158,433 and $155,380 to the same recipient in other years, showing repeated support for the city. In education, the foundation granted $65,179 to Bay De Noc Community College for education and $32,575 to Escanaba Area Public Schools for education, reflecting both postsecondary and K-12 support. Health and human services also appear in the grant list: Delta County Pregnancy Services received $36,500 for charitable purposes, while Omega House in Houghton received $32,444 and $28,352. Arts and culture show up as well through Bonifas Fine Arts Center, which received $34,865 and $31,223 for charitable purposes.
Typical grant size sits at a p25 of $7,500, a median of $10,502, and a p75 of $22,432, although the recent grant list also includes several much larger awards. The foundation is a mixed community foundation, and its active programs include both competitive grants and named fund distributions. Grantmaking appears recurring rather than one-off: City of Gladstone, Clark Township, Bay De Noc Community College, Omega House, and Bonifas Fine Arts Center all appear more than once across the recent grants list. Several programs accept unsolicited requests, including Delta Grant, Delta $500 or Less Grant, Delta YAC Grant, UPSF & Wildlife Grant, and named fund distributions.
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$39.7M
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$3.3M
Most grants fall between $8K and $22K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$22K
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local. 88% of grants go to recipients in Michigan, and the top giving state is also MI. Recent recipients cluster in Escanaba, Gladstone, Cedarville, Marquette, and Houghton, with additional awards tied to Delta County and the Upper Peninsula. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 186 grants in the United States and no international recipient countries shown in the data.
The foundation supports community development, education and scholarships, environment and sustainable forestry, wildlife, and youth programs. Recent grants also show support for public health, animal welfare, arts and culture, and local community projects through named funds and local grant programs.
Yes. Education and scholarships are a stated focus area, and recent grants include $65,179 to Bay De Noc Community College for education and $32,575 to Escanaba Area Public Schools for education. The foundation also says scholarships are an important part of its mission to invest in youth and encourage continuing education.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Delta Grant, Delta $500 or Less Grant, Delta YAC Grant, UPSF & Wildlife Grant, and named fund distributions such as the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund and the Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit Endowment Fund distributions.
The typical grant size is $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $10,502 at the median, and $22,432 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes much larger awards, including seven-figure aggregated entries and several municipal grants above $150,000.
It gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Michigan is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipients include organizations in Escanaba, Gladstone, Cedarville, Marquette, and Houghton.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government may apply.
Deadline: April 1 and October 1 each year; applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date or next business day if the date falls on a weekend or holiday.
Who can apply: Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government may apply.
Deadline: April 1st and October 1st annually; applications due by 4:00pm Eastern Time unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday, then due the next business day at 4:00pm EST.
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit organizations and sub-divisions of government may apply for grants that meet the UPSF & W Fund guidelines.
Deadline: April 1st and October 1st each year; if on a weekend or holiday, the following business day at 4:00pm EST.
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit organizations and subdivisions of government may submit applications to the YAC.
Deadline: April 1 and October 1 each year; if the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day at 4:00pm EST.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL OTHERS LESS THAN 5000 | — | $508,061 | 2025 | — |
| CITY OF GLADSTONE | GLADSTONE, MI | $155,380 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BAY DE NOC COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ESCANABA, MI | $64,798 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| U OF M MEDICAL SCHOOL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $46,960 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BONIFAS FINE ARTS CENTER | ESCANABA, MI | $31,223 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OSF ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION | ESCANABA, MI | $25,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| DELTA ANIMAL SHELTER | WELLS, MI | $24,784 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MID PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROCK, MI | $23,893 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LES CHENEAUX CULINARY SCHOOL | HESSEL, MI | $23,550 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP | BARK RIVER, MI | $23,456 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL | ESCANABA, MI | $22,596 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| RAPID RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | RAPID RIVER, MI | $20,630 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CLARK TOWNSHIP | CEDARVILLE, MI | $19,161 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LES CHENEAUX EDUCATION FOUNDATION | CEDARVILLE, MI | $17,520 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN | COMSTOCK PARK, MI | $17,207 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ESKYMO FAN CLUB | ESCANABA, MI | $15,680 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SUPERIOR CENTRAL SCHOOLS | EBEN JUNCTION, MI | $15,358 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| SUNNY DUNES INC | PALM CANYON, CA | $15,207 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AURORA DIALYSIS LLC | GRAND FORKS, ND | $15,207 | 2025 | CHARITIBLE |
| CEDARVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CEDARVILLE, MI | $14,350 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| UPPER PENINSULA STATE FAIR AUTH | ESCANABA, MI | $13,250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HESSEL SCHOOL HOUSE INC | HESSEL, MI | $12,975 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | ESCANABA, MI | $12,801 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| U OF M SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | ANN ARBOR, MI | $12,656 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| GROW & LEAD COMMUNITY & YOUTH DEVEL | MARQUETTE, MI | $10,362 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LES CHENEAUX WATERSHED COUNCIL | CEDARVILLE, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GREAT LAKES SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOAT | CEDARVILLE, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BEACON HOUSE | MARQUETTE, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| TEXAS DE PERU | COPPELL, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST ANTHONY'S CHURCH | ESCANABA, MI | $9,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PUBLIC HEALTH DELTA-MENOMINEE COUNT | ESCANABA, MI | $9,492 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANN ARBOR, MI | $8,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| EWTN NEWS INC | IRONDALE, AL | $7,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GLADSTONE SR CENTER NON PROFIT | GLADSTONE, MI | $7,125 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MUSEUM OF OJIBWA CULTURE | ST IGNACE, MI | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LES CHENEAUX SNOWMOBILE CLUB | CEDARVILLE, MI | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST IGNACE COMMUNITY FOOD PACK | ST IGNACE, MI | $6,500 | 2025 | — |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INCORPORATED | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,336 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SED FUND FOR OWAMBINI | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $6,336 | 2025 | — |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,336 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,328 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY-MARQUETTE | MARQUETTE, MI | $6,328 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| DIRECTORS INVITATIONAL SKI CLASSIC | BASALT, CO | $6,000 | 2025 | CHARITBLE |
| FRIENDS OF THE GLADSTONE PUBLIC LIB | GLADSTONE, MI | $5,543 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ALL OTHERS LESS THAN 5000 | — | $441,491 | 2024 | — |
| CITY OF GLADSTONE | GLADSTONE, MI | $158,433 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| BAY DE NOC COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ESCANABA, MI | $65,179 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| CLARK TOWNSHIP | CEDARVILLE, MI | $42,793 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| DELTA COUNTY PREGNANCY SERVICES | ESCANABA, MI | $36,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| DIOCESE OF COMAYAGUA | — | $35,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
ALL OTHERS LESS THAN 5000
$508,061CITY OF GLADSTONE
$155,380CHARITABLE
BAY DE NOC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$64,798EDUCATION
U OF M MEDICAL SCHOOL
$46,960EDUCATION
BONIFAS FINE ARTS CENTER
$31,223CHARITABLE
OSF ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION
$25,500CHARITABLE
DELTA ANIMAL SHELTER
CHARITABLE
MID PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$23,893EDUCATION
LES CHENEAUX CULINARY SCHOOL
$23,550EDUCATIONAL
FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP
$23,456CHARITABLE
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$22,596CHARITABLE
RAPID RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$20,630EDUCATION
CLARK TOWNSHIP
$19,161CHARITABLE
LES CHENEAUX EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$17,520CHARITABLE
ESKYMO FAN CLUB
$15,680CHARITABLE
SUPERIOR CENTRAL SCHOOLS
$15,358EDUCATIONAL
SUNNY DUNES INC
$15,207CHARITABLE
AURORA DIALYSIS LLC
$15,207CHARITIBLE
CEDARVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$14,350EDUCATIONAL
UPPER PENINSULA STATE FAIR AUTH
$13,250CHARITABLE
HESSEL SCHOOL HOUSE INC
$12,975CHARITABLE
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
$12,801CHARITABLE
U OF M SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
$12,656EDUCATION
GROW & LEAD COMMUNITY & YOUTH DEVEL
$10,362CHARITABLE
LES CHENEAUX WATERSHED COUNCIL
$10,000CHARITABLE
GREAT LAKES SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOAT
$10,000CHARITABLE
BEACON HOUSE
$10,000CHARITABLE
TEXAS DE PERU
$10,000CHARITABLE
ST ANTHONY'S CHURCH
$9,500CHARITABLE
PUBLIC HEALTH DELTA-MENOMINEE COUNT
$9,492CHARITABLE
GLADSTONE SR CENTER NON PROFIT
$7,125CHARITABLE
MUSEUM OF OJIBWA CULTURE
$7,000CHARITABLE
LES CHENEAUX SNOWMOBILE CLUB
$7,000CHARITABLE
ST IGNACE COMMUNITY FOOD PACK
$6,500SED FUND FOR OWAMBINI
$6,336THE NATURE CONSERVANCY-MARQUETTE
$6,328CHARITABLE
DIRECTORS INVITATIONAL SKI CLASSIC
$6,000CHARITBLE
FRIENDS OF THE GLADSTONE PUBLIC LIB
$5,543CHARITABLE
ALL OTHERS LESS THAN 5000
$441,491CITY OF GLADSTONE
$158,433CHARITABLE
BAY DE NOC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$65,179EDUCATION
CLARK TOWNSHIP
$42,793CHARITABLE
DELTA COUNTY PREGNANCY SERVICES
$36,500CHARITABLE
DIOCESE OF COMAYAGUA
$35,000CHARITABLE