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Battle Creek Community Foundation

Battle Creek, Michigan  ·  EIN 382045459  ·  Private foundation

Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, Battle Creek Community Foundation has awarded $24.8M across 692 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Summit Pointe. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$10.2M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$136.8M
Total assets
692
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Battle Creek Community Foundation funds

Battle Creek Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, women girls, youth pop.

childrenwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Battle Creek Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Summit Pointe
GENERAL SUPPORT
Battle Creek, MI$776K2021
Encourage Bc Operating (internal) Community Project Fund
E - HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE
Battle Creek, MI$686K2025
United Way of South Central Michigan
T - PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANT MAKING FOUNDATION
Kalamazoo, MI$536K2025
Burnham Brook Title Holding Co
GENERAL SUPPORT
Battle Creek, MI$488K2021
Southern University System Foundation
B - EDUCATION
Baton Rouge, LA$425K2025
Bronson Health Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Kalamazoo, MI$404K2021
Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation
HUMAN SERVICES, MULTIPURPOSE/OTHER
Battle Creek, MI$403K2018
Battle Creek College Access Network
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANT MAKING FOUNDATION
Battle Creek, MI$333K2024
Battle Creek College Access Network
EDUCATION / INSTRUCTION
Battle Creek, MI$320K2023
Grace Health
HEALTH, GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE
Battle Creek, MI$310K2023
Northpointe Woods
ORGANIZATIONAL ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTION
Battle Creek, MI$300K2020
Bronson Health Foundation
MAWBY PARKING LOT REPAIRS
Kalamazoo, MI$295K2020
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Augusta, MI$285K2021
Binder Park Zoo
RECREATION, LEISURE & SPORTS, ATHLETICS
Battle Creek, MI$272K2023
Binder Park Zoological Society Inc
ANIMAL RELATED
Battle Creek, MI$250K2018

Battle Creek Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.8M
2020$4.8M
2021$4.4M
2023$3.8M
2024$2.9M
2025$5.0M

How to apply for funding from Battle Creek Community Foundation

Battle Creek Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bccfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek Community Foundation

Does Battle Creek Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Battle Creek Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Battle Creek Community Foundation fund?
Battle Creek Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Summit Pointe, Encourage Bc Operating (internal) Community Project Fund, United Way of South Central Michigan. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Battle Creek Community Foundation give in grants?
Battle Creek Community Foundation reported $10.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.8M over 692 grants.
Where is Battle Creek Community Foundation located?
Battle Creek Community Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382045459.
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About this profile. This page is built from Battle Creek Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Battle Creek Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.