Bay Area Community Foundation
Bay City, Michigan · EIN 382418086 · Private foundation
Based in Bay City, Michigan, Bay Area Community Foundation has awarded $6.6M across 271 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to City of Bay City. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Bay Area Community Foundation funds
Bay Area Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay City PICKLEBALL COURTS AT CARROLL PARK, PLAY CITY AT VETS PARK PROJECT BUILD, GIVE LOCAL BAY PROCEEDS | Bay City, MI | $355K | 2020 |
| City of Bay City RENOVATIONS TO AN AREA OF THE KANTZLER MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, 2022 FUND DISTRIBUTIONS, MIDLAND STREET LIGHTING PROJECT, CARE OF THE VETERANS MO | Bay City, MI | $188K | 2022 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy LPGA AWARD, PINCONNING NATURE PLAYGROUND, RIVERBEND WEST UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PATH, DESIGNATED FUND | Bay City, MI | $173K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Bay Area Community Foundation
Bay Area Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at bayfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Bay Area Community Foundation
- Does Bay Area Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bay Area Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Bay Area Community Foundation fund?
- Bay Area Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include City of Bay City, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bay Area Community Foundation give in grants?
- Bay Area Community Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 271 grants.
- Where is Bay Area Community Foundation located?
- Bay Area Community Foundation is based in Bay City, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382418086.
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