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The Pokagon Fund Inc

New Buffalo, Michigan  ·  EIN 300130499  ·  Private foundation

The Pokagon Fund Inc is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $820K in annual giving against $8.1M in assets. This page documents the 692 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Pokagon Fund Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$820K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.1M
Total assets
692
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Pokagon Fund Inc funds

The Pokagon Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, older adults, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationolder adultsveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Pokagon Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Buffalo Township
TOWNSHIP HALL RENOVATIONS
New Buffalo, MI$1.8M2016
City of New Buffalo
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
New Buffalo, MI$843K2018
New Buffalo Township
NEW BUFFALO TWP MARQUETTE GREENWAY- DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
New Buffalo, MI$300K2025
New Buffalo Township
MARQUETTE GREENWAY- MUNICIPAL GRANT
New Buffalo, MI$300K2024
City of New Buffalo
DUNE WALK RESTORATION PROJECT
New Buffalo, MI$286K2023
New Buffalo Township
RED ARROW LINEAR PARK- MUNICIPAL FUNDS
New Buffalo, MI$213K2025
New Buffalo Township
UNION PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT- RSVP PROPERTY PUCHASE
New Buffalo, MI$200K2020
New Buffalo Township
UNION PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PAYMT
New Buffalo, MI$192K2021
Neighbor by Neighbor
OPERATIONS 2025-2027
Bridgman, MI$150K2025
City of New Buffalo
MARQUETTE GREENWAY -CITY PORTION
New Buffalo, MI$150K2025
New Buffalo Township
RED ARROW LINEAR PARK- DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
New Buffalo, MI$107K2025
New Buffalo Township
FIRE GRASS AND RESCUE TRUCK
New Buffalo, MI$104K2018
River Valley Senior Center
RENOVATION OF RIVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
Harbert, MI$100K2018
Neighbor by Neighbor
FROM DEPENDENCE TO INDEPENDENCE AMENDMENT #2
Union Pier, MI$100K2024
Neighbor by Neighbor
FROM DEPENDENCE TO INDEPENDENCE
Union Pier, MI$94K2023

The Pokagon Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$2.5M
2018$1.6M
2020$812K
2021$743K
2023$971K
2024$1.1M
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from The Pokagon Fund Inc

From The Pokagon Fund Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 3/15; GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 1/15, 4/15, 7/15, AND 10/15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at pokagonfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Pokagon Fund Inc

Does The Pokagon Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Pokagon Fund Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Pokagon Fund Inc fund?
The Pokagon Fund Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include New Buffalo Township, City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Pokagon Fund Inc give in grants?
The Pokagon Fund Inc reported $820K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.1M over 692 grants.
Where is The Pokagon Fund Inc located?
The Pokagon Fund Inc is based in New Buffalo, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 300130499.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Pokagon Fund Inc'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 The Pokagon Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.