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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$51.7M
Total assets
271
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

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.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bay Area Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Bay City
PICKLEBALL COURTS AT CARROLL PARK, PLAY CITY AT VETS PARK PROJECT BUILD, GIVE LOCAL BAY PROCEEDS
Bay City, MI$355K2020
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$188K2022
Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy
LPGA AWARD, PINCONNING NATURE PLAYGROUND, RIVERBEND WEST UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PATH, DESIGNATED FUND
Bay City, MI$173K2019
Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail
CONNECTING OUR TRAILS
Freeland, MI$152K2019
City of Bay City
RIVERWALK/RAILTRAIL/FISHING PIER IMPROVEMENTS
Bay City, MI$145K2018
City of Auburn
"THE RANGE" MULTI-USE PARK PROJECT, BASEBALL FIELD SAFETY UPGRADES, CENSUS 2020 PARTNERSHIP GRANT
Auburn, MI$133K2020
Fraser Township
LINWOOD SCENIC ACCESS SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Linwood, MI$125K2019
Studio 23
STRATEGIC PLANNING, STUDIO 23 RENOVATIONS, DESIGANTED FUNDS, TEEN CHALK ART COMPETITION
Bay City, MI$104K2018
Fish Tales Inc
ADAPTIVE PLAYGROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND RUBBER MAT TO IMPROVE MOBLITY, PROGRAM SUPPLIES
Pinconning, MI$102K2022
Monitor Township
STEIH PARK IMPROVEMENTS & ACTIVATION
Bay City, MI$101K2019
Bay Arenac Intermediate School District
BAY ARENAC CAREER AND COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK SUPPORT, 2022 FUND DISTRIBUTION
Bay City, MI$99K2022
Studio 23the Arts Center
DEFOE NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT, 2022 FUND DISTRIBUTION, ARPA GRANT
Bay City, MI$94K2022
City of Bay City
FITNESS ZONE MAPLEWOOD PARK, HANGAR ROOF REPLACEMENT
Bay City, MI$87K2019
Studio 23
WAYS OF WATER WORKSHOP/PRESSING NEEDS, COVID OPERATING GRANT, GIVE LOCAL BAY PROCEEDS, 2020 FUND DISBURSEMENT
Bay City, MI$85K2020
Friends of Pinconning Community Center
PINCONNING COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATIONS
Pinconning, MI$85K2020

Bay Area Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$276K
2018$884K
2019$1.5M
2020$1.6M
2022$1.7M
2023$710K

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. 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 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bay Area Community Foundation fund?
Bay Area Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of Bay City, City of Bay City, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bay Area Community Foundation give in grants?
Bay Area Community Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from Bay Area 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 Bay Area Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.