Nonprofit · EIN 38-3056434
GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,842,275 | $5,795,369 | $4,046,906 | $120,893,107 | $89,182 | $120,803,925 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,865,307 | $5,441,697 | $4,423,610 | $105,417,500 | $93,076 | $105,324,424 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,933,351 | $5,203,080 | -$269,729 | $96,120,361 | $93,202 | $96,027,159 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,490,127
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,352,148
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,042,479
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,008,624
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,207
- Other salaries and wages
- $827,829
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,252,170
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $80
- Accounting fees
- $24,909
- Occupancy
- $23,432
- Travel
- $20,379
- Program services (functional)
- $4,620,212
- Management and general (functional)
- $559,344
- Fundraising (functional)
- $615,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $105,417,500
- Total assets, end of year
- $120,893,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $89,182
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,803,925
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $756,737
- Publicly traded securities
- $116,556,837
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,732,339
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $119,071,586
- Gross receipts
- $13,744,403
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE MENGEBIER | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 40 | $167,207 | $13,377 |
| ALISON METIVA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,803 | $10,304 |
| STEVEN WADE | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY I Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,849 | $9,188 |
| PAUL KESTER | VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,548 | $9,331 |
| JERRY RING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ASIALA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BERCINI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY BEAMSLEY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JURGEN GRISWOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROYCE RAGLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARIS GALEJS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS KLADDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MACINNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN STREHLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE DEVRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH DUNCKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISE LOUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BIRGY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASH COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK HEITMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARI JO ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDI HALPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD LANPHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANVE MARTINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE MENGEBIER | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 40 | $157,759 | $12,421 |
| ALISON METIVA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,024 | $9,242 |
| STEVEN WADE | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,122 | $7,890 |
| JERRY RING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ASIALA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DUNCKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASH COOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JURGEN GRISWOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK IRWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROYCE RAGLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN ROYLE CARRELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE LOUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARIS GALEJS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS KLADDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MACINNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN STREHLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MILLER ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BERCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE DEVRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIAN LOCKHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BIRGY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HEITMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI JO ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDI HALPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY BEAMSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRA DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD LANPHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANVE MARTINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE MENGEBIER | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 40 | $158,173 | $12,454 |
| JERRY RING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ASIALA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DUNCKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASH COOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JURGEN GRISWOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK IRWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROYCE RAGLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN ROYLE CARRELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE CRAFTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARIS GALEJS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS KLADDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MACINNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN STREHLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MILLER ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BERCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE DEVRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIAN LOCKHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BIRGY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HEITMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI JO ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDI HALPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY BEAMSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRA DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD LANPHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANVE MARTINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR STE 1040, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-2494
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN BERCINI, 800 COTTAGEVIEW DRIVE SUITE 1040, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
- Signed the 990
- JOHN BERCINI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (231) 935-4066
- Website
- WWW.GTRCF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DGN LLC
Mission
WE SPARK POSITIVE CHANGE BY INSPIRING GENEROSITY, CARING FOR RESOURCES, AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES, NOW AND FOREVER.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SUPPORT BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT, MUNICIPAL, TRIBAL AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS WITH A FOCUS ON LOCAL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ITS REGION. THE FOUNDATION SERVES ANTRIM, BENZIE, GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA, AND LEELANAU COUNTIES, AS WELL AS THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE.Expenses $3,872,874 · grants $3,489,541
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO STUDENTS TO HELP THEM PURSUE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN EITHER A TRADITIONAL COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT OR AT A TECHNICAL OR TRADE SCHOOL. SCHOLARSHIPS HELP PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH. IN 2025, THERE WERE 196 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.Expenses $653,422 · grants $483,083
- THE FOUNDATION PLAYS A COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE REGION. IN 2025, THIS WORK INCLUDED CONTINUING TO CONVENE CROSS-SECTOR LEADERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION TO MOVE THE NEEDLE IN AREAS OF GREATEST NEED BY WORKING TOGETHER, HOSTING A SPEAKER SERIES AROUND LOCAL ISSUE AREAS, AND ENGAGING IN COLLABORATIVE PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION IS THE HOST FOR PRESS FORWARD NORTHERN MICHIGAN, A LOCAL CHAPTER OF A NATIONAL COALITION WORKING TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN ACCESS TO RELIABLE LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION. SUPPORT IN 2025 INCLUDED FUNDING FOR A LOCAL NEWS COLLABORATION PROJECT.Expenses $93,916 · grants $36,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3056434
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T310)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $120,893,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,744,403
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,842,275 | $5,795,369 | $120,893,107 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,865,307 | $5,441,697 | $105,417,500 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,933,351 | $5,203,080 | $96,120,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,051,685 | $4,956,807 | $86,232,237 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3056434).
Questions about GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is 38-3056434.
- Is GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN BERCINI.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,207 (DAVE MENGEBIER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUT).
- How much revenue does GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,842,275, expenses of $5,795,369 and total assets of $120,893,107 at year end.
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