Total Assets:
$136,823,221
Total Giving:
$8,768,650
60% of grants stay in Michigan.
Four other states receive a large number of grants: Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Colorado.
Arts & Culture
Community Development
Education
Environment
Health
Religion
Social & Human Services
Youth Activities: Funding initiatives that support youth development, leadership, and mentorship programs.
Health Care and Advanced Research: Supporting health care services and non-profit research organizations aimed at improving public health outcomes.
Environment and Conservation: Investing in programs that promote environmental education, conservation efforts, and the preservation of natural resources.
Arts & Culture: Enhancing community engagement through support for arts organizations, cultural events, and educational programs in the arts.
Public Service: Providing resources to public service entities, including law enforcement and emergency services, to strengthen community safety and services.
Public Policy Initiatives: Backing nonpartisan organizations that conduct research and provide insights into public policy issues.
Faith-Based Initiatives: Supporting faith-based organizations that contribute positively to community development and youth programs.
Higher Education: Offering grants to colleges and universities for scholarships, facility enhancements, and academic programs.
Family Services: Assisting organizations that provide essential services to families, including counseling, housing, and community support programs.
History shows that 41% of their giving goes to support Education, almost 16% goes to Social & Human Services and 13% goes to Community Development category.
Grants in recent years include:
$500,000 for Saginaw Valley State University;
$300,000 for Midland Public Schools;
$600,000 for West Midland Family Center;
$100,000 for United Way of Midland County;
$500,000 for Midland County; and
$300,000 for City of Midland.
Most of the resources of the foundation are used to support a basic group of institutions, primarily in the midland area.
The Rollin M. Gerstacker foundation aims to enhance the community by providing financial aid to various charities, reflecting the vision of its founders to support and strengthen Midland, Michigan, and its surrounding areas
The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation was established in 1957 in Midland, Michigan.
Phone #:
989-631-609
Email:
Not available
Application Address:
Ruth Wright, Grants Administrator
The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
812 West Main Street
Midland, Michigan 48640
Procedures:
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website.
The deadline is September 30.
Founder:
Mrs. Eda U. Gerstacker
Donor:
Eda U. Gerstacker and Carl A. Gerstacker
Director:
Gail E. Lanphear, Trustee, Dow Corning
Heidi C. Schuette, Trustee
Howard I. Ungerleider, Trustee
Katharine R. Rice, Trustee
Laurie G. Bouwman, Chairperson, Dow Corning
Lisa J. Gerstacker, President, Dow Corning
Paul F. Oreffice, Trustee, Dow Corning
The Honorable Thomas L. Ludington, Secretary, Dow Corning
William C. Lauderbach, Treasurer, Dow Corning
William D. Schuette, Executive Vice President and Assistant, Dow Corning
William S. Stavropoulos, Trustee
