Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation’s recent record is defined by three very large awards to a single Midland recipient listed as “See Attached,” each tagged for VARIOUS purposes. Across 2023 to 2025, those grants totaled more than $29 million, pointing to a concentrated style of philanthropy rather than a wide spread of small gifts. The pattern also suggests flexible support to a core institutional partner or centralized vehicle, since the listed recipient is the same across the three largest recorded grants.
The foundation’s named program areas show a local orientation with multiple lanes of work. It funds public policy and nonpartisan research, downtown and riverfront revitalization in Midland, environmental and conservation work, youth activities, public service and safety, arts and culture, higher education, and general operating or project support. It also lists general grantmaking and a general grant program for nonprofits, colleges, research institutions, and community projects with local impact.
In the recent grants data, the foundation’s giving is recorded entirely in the United States, and the top grantmaking state is Michigan. The structured program list and the recent-grants record together show a foundation that focuses on community impact through large, institution-level awards and place-based priorities.
What Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation Funds
Public policy is one of the foundation’s explicit program areas. Under Public Policy & Nonpartisan Research Grants, it supports nonpartisan think tanks and public policy initiatives at state and national levels, with geography listed as Michigan, Ohio, and select national work.
The foundation also gives to local redevelopment. Its Midland Downtown & Riverfront Revitalization Grants support downtown Midland and riverfront projects, including public spaces, trails, markets, senior housing related to those projects, and recreation facilities.
Youth development is another named area. Youth Activities & Youth Development Grants fund leadership programs, at-risk youth services, sports and recreation, and educational opportunities for young people in Midland and greater Michigan.
Environmental work appears in a separate program as well. Environment & Conservation Grants support environmental education, land and watershed preservation, and wildlife recovery and conservation initiatives in Midland and greater Michigan.
How Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$9.9M
Total Assets
$145M
Total Revenue
$17.5M
Total Expenses
$12.5M
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The recent grants record shows a tightly clustered distribution: p25 is $9,248,761, median grant size is $9,411,602, and p75 is $9,996,958. That narrow band indicates large awards of similar scale rather than a broad size mix.
The grant record also points to repeat giving. The same recipient, listed as “See Attached,” appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its listed programs include unrestricted, operating, and project grants, and the foundation accepts online applications in at least one general grantmaking program with awards at three board meetings per year.
Where Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation Makes Grants
All recent recorded grants went to recipients in the United States, and 100% were to recipients in Michigan. The recent-grants table places the listed recipient in Midland, MI, matching the foundation’s local scope of giving. Program geography also points to Midland County and greater Michigan, with some named program areas extending to Ohio and select national work. The recent data does not show out-of-state recipient locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation
What types of organizations does Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation fund?
Its program descriptions include nonprofits, colleges and research institutions, community projects, public policy and research groups, cultural organizations, public safety entities, and youth-serving organizations. Several programs also describe unrestricted, operating, or project support for organizations with local impact.
How large are the foundation’s recent grants?
The recent grant-size distribution is very tight at a large scale: p25 is $9,248,761, the median is $9,411,602, and p75 is $9,996,958. The three largest recorded grants were all to the same Midland recipient.
Does the foundation accept applications?
Yes. Multiple program descriptions say it accepts unsolicited applications, and one general grantmaking program states that the foundation accepts online applications and awards grants at three board meetings per year.
What are the main focus areas?
Named focus areas include public policy and nonpartisan research, downtown and riverfront revitalization in Midland, environment and conservation, youth activities and youth development, public service and safety, arts and culture, higher education and scholarships, and general operating or project support.
Where does the foundation give most often?
Its giving is local, with 100% of recorded grants to recipients in Michigan. The recent-grants record and program geography both point to Midland and Midland County as central places in its grantmaking.
Latest 990 Filing
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Affordable Housing
affordable housingsenior housingelder services+1 more
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
faith-based initiativescommunity serviceyouth development+1 more
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
community developmentdowntown revitalizationpublic spaces+2 more
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
youth developmentleadershipafter-school activities+2 more
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Deadline: Requests should be mailed in time to reach Midland prior to March 1, July 1 and October 1.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Recent Grants
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