What kinds of work does the foundation support?

The foundation funds recreation, education, leadership, economic growth, and community good. Recent grants also show support for parks and public space, public safety equipment, arts and festivals, youth programs, basic needs, and community facility upkeep.

How large are typical grants?

Typical grants fall in the five-figure range. The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $10,000, a median of $12,308, and a 75th percentile of $28,156.

Does the foundation fund the same organizations more than once?

Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support for organizations such as the City of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth Credit Union, Independence Village Inc, Michigan's Own Inc, and the Frankenmuth Historical Association across multiple years.

Which grants are open to applications?

The Legacy Ball Partner Grant, Community Grantmaking, the Frankenmuth Community Foundation Unrestricted General Fund / Palmer Fund, Palmer Fund Grants, and Youth Advisory Council grants accept unsolicited applications. The scholarship programs listed do not accept unsolicited requests.

What scholarship options are available?

Active scholarship programs include the Herbert & Lillian Schiefer Mathematics Scholarship, the W. Don & Rosemary Zehnder Scholarship, the Kim & Jill Kueffner Scholarship, the Ada B. Loesel Scholarship, and the Russ Baker Memorial Scholarship. They serve Frankenmuth High School students and include pathways in mathematics, business, skilled trades, and pastoral or teaching vocations.

Frankenmuth Community Foundation

Name: Frankenmuth Community Foundation — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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FRANKENMUTH, MIWebsite9896523476

About Frankenmuth Community Foundation

Promoting philanthropy to honor the past, focus on the present, and plan for the future. Support charitable groups and projects that improve the greater Frankenmuth community.

Focus Areas

recreationeducationleadershipeconomic growthcommunity goodscholarshipslocal community development

Who They Fund

local community residents and neighborhood associationsfamilies in need / low-income householdsyouth and school-aged studentsveterans and veteran memorial programslocal nonprofit and community organizationsfirst responders and public safety departments

About Frankenmuth Community Foundation

A $579,874 grant to Frankenmuth Credit Union for projects stands out as the largest recent award in the foundation’s record here, and it reflects how The Frankenmuth Community Foundation Inc. uses discretionary dollars for community-level improvements. The foundation supports charitable groups and projects that improve the greater Frankenmuth community, with grantmaking centered on recreation, education, leadership, economic growth, and community good. Recent awards show a mix of capital work, operating support, event funding, and scholarships, all tied to local institutions and neighborhood needs. Its funding reaches familiar civic anchors such as the City of Frankenmuth, which received multiple grants for community projects and infrastructure-related work, and the Frankenmuth Historical Association, which was supported for Concerts in the Park and another historical-program grant. The foundation also maintains scholarship programs for Frankenmuth High School students, including awards tied to mathematics, business, skilled trades, and vocational or religious pathways. That mix makes the foundation visible both in immediate community projects and in longer-term support for students preparing for post-secondary education.

What Frankenmuth Community Foundation Funds

Community infrastructure is a clear theme. The City of Frankenmuth received $123,376 for community projects, while another grant of $74,000 supported Harvey Kern Pavilion lighting and repairs and improvements. Parks, public space, and facility work also appear through awards for Weiss St improvements and parking lot restoration. The foundation also backs arts and local heritage. The Frankenmuth Historical Association received $58,138 for Concerts in the Park, and the Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau was funded for 2023 Christmas Experience expenses. Public safety and emergency services show up as well: Watertown Township Fire Department received $40,000 for Jaws of Life and tools, and Millington-Arbela Fire Department received $40,000 for Saginaw Scoutreach P. Education and youth support are present in the grantmaking mix through school and extracurricular projects, including Frankenmuth School District’s DECA sponsorship and Swan Valley Learning Center’s community garden project.

How Frankenmuth Community Foundation Gives

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$784K

Total Assets

$19.7M

Total Revenue

$2M

Total Expenses

$1.4M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $10K and $28K, with a median of $12K.

25th Percentile

$10K

Median

$12K

75th Percentile

$28K

Geographic Reach

Local4 states funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

JONATHAN WEBB

Accepts unsolicited proposals

Funding intensity

Low

High

Where Frankenmuth Community Foundation Funds

Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Frankenmuth Community Foundation.

Rank	Country	Grants	Total	Share
1	United StatesDomestic	121	$2.8M	99.2%
2	Canada

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
COVENANT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION	SAGINAW, MI	$105,846	2025	PEDIATRIC UNIT REMODEL
CASS CITY VFW POST NO 3644	CASS CITY, MI	$41,500	2025	REMOVE AND REPLACE PARKING LOT
WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT	FOSTORIA, MI	$40,000	2025	FUNDS FOR JAWS OF LIFE AND TOOLS
INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE INC	FRANKENMUTH, MI	$29,534	2025	DISBURSEMENT TO THE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR APPROVED 2024 BUDGET

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What scholarship options are available?

Open Grant Opportunities

Community Grantmaking (Unrestricted Endowment Fund & Palmer Fund)

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants

Recent Grants