Alabaster Fund

EIN 20-0126213 · MI · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$22.5K Funds in MI, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Alabaster Fund based in MI paid 6 grants totaling $121.5K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $6.5K to $25K, with a median of $22.5K. Its largest recipients included CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and YOUTH LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,992,664
Giving (latest yr)
$121,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$22.5K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Central United Methodist Church$25,000
  • Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation$25,000
  • Youth Leadership Incubator Inc$25,000
  • Generations Ahead$20,000
  • Goodwill Northern Michigan$20,000

Where grants went

  • Michigan$90,000 · 4 grants
  • California$31,500 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (6)

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Traverse City, MI
General
$25,000
Youth Leadership Incubator Inc
Beverly Hills, CA
General
$25,000
Central United Methodist Church
Traverse City, MI
General
$25,000
Generations Ahead
Traverse City, MI
General
$20,000
Goodwill Northern Michigan
Traverse City, MI
General
$20,000
Overcomer's Worship Tabernacle
Rancho Cordova, CA
General
$6,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Alabaster Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Alabaster Fund reported 6 itemized grants totaling $121.5K. Individual grants ranged from $6.5K to $25K (median $22.5K).

Recent recipients include CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR INC, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Alabaster Fund is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Alabaster Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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