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Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation
Gwinn, MI · EIN 852563020 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$357K
Total Giving
$35K
Grants on File
18
Average Grant
$2K
Giving Radius
Where Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Grants will be initiated by the foundation and/or based on invited applications that support the foundation's purpose. The foundation may ask for periodic or final reports from grantees.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Awards will be limited to: victims of fires and their families, local, county and regional fairs resulting in appreciation and education about agricultural and local products and artisans, education of students at Gwinn High School and Northern Michigan University through enhanced education and counseling and scholarships
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oakesdale, WA | $500 | 2021 |
| Marquette, MI | $1K | 2021 |
| Marquette, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Gwinn, MI | $3K | 2021 |
| Gwinn, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Gwinn, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Marquette, MI | $1K | 2021 |
| Gwinn, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Gwinn, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Chatham, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Marquette, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Marquette, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Marquette, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Escanaba, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Gladstone, MI | $350 | 2023 |
| Marquette, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Gwinn, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Gwinn, MI | $2K | 2023 |
18 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276K | $13K | $12K | $16K |
| 2022 | $277K | $12K | $141K | $19K |
| 2021 | $205K | $11K | $19K | $15K |
| 2020 | $194K | $4K | $204K | $8K |
Section VII
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