Herbert Kirstin Irrev Charitable Tr
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives. Its mission centers around enhancing community well-being through financial assistance to local nonprofits, particularly in the areas of health, youth development, arts, and historical preservation. The foundation primarily serves organizations that promote community health, education, and cultural enrichment, with notable support for the Northern Lights YMCA, local hospitals, and arts centers. While its funding is concentrated in Michigan, it also extends support to organizations in Wisconsin, reflecting a commitment to regional community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small community-serving nonprofit based in Michigan (particularly Escanaba/Delta County) or nearby Wisconsin that delivers local health, youth, faith-based, cultural, or recreational services and requests modest one-time support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan (Escanaba/Delta County) or nearby Wisconsin.
- • Provides community health, youth development, church/community center, arts, or local historical services.
- • Seeks modest operational or program support (typical awards are several hundred to a few thousand dollars).
- • Has an existing local reputation or relationship with community leaders or current grantees.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Michigan with some grants to nearby Wisconsin; two states received funding and roughly 78% of dollars were directed to the foundation’s home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded ten distinct organizations in the latest year across health, youth, faith, arts, and historical groups, but the same set repeats year-to-year rather than a broad rotating roster.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows no new grantees in 2023–24 and the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants, so an unfamiliar organization appears unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction or being preselected.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
