Feather Foundation
EIN 300141451Total Given 2017–2023
$147K
26 grants · $21K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $4K–$6K
grant size
21%
balanced · 4/19 multi-year
repeat
$549K
Assets (2023)
19
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHRIS FISHER
Phone
(231) 256-9125
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATION FORM DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDATION. INCLUDES NAME, ADDRESS, PURPOSE, MISSION, CONTACT PERSON, PHONE NUMBER, DESCRIPTION OF ANY SPECIFIC PROJECT/PROGRAM, ETC.
Restrictions
PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SUPPORT EDUCATION, THE ARTS, SOCIAL DIVERSITY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS/PROJECTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $27K | $495K | $20K | 5 |
| 2018 | $26K | $514K | $47K | 5 |
| 2020 | N/A | $554K | $27K | N/A |
| 2021 | $45K | $641K | $61K | 7 |
| 2022 | $25K | $532K | $243K | 4 |
| 2023 | $24K | $549K | $-48K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 26 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$6K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CF
Chris Fisher
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
KS
Kimberly C Schwaiger
Treasurer Partial Year
Leadership
WP
Wayne a Pahssen
6+ yrs
Treasurer Partial Year
Leadership
AD
Amy Drake
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AF
Alysia Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
EB
Emily Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
DB
David Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
HF
Haylee Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DD
Dallas Drake
6+ yrs
Director
NF
Nancy Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey E Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
BL
Brad Latour
Director
CF
Chris Fisher
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
WP
Wayne a Pahssen
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AD
Amy Drake
6+ yrs
Director/Secretary Partial Year
Leadership
TF
Toby Boynton Fisher
5 yrs
Secretary Partial Year
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey E Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
NF
Nancy Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DD
Dallas Drake
6+ yrs
Director
HF
Haylee Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DB
David Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
EB
Emily Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
AF
Alysia Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
CF
Chris Fisher
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
WP
Wayne a Pahssen
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TF
Toby Boynton Fisher
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AF
Alysia Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
EB
Emily Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
DB
David Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
HF
Haylee Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DD
Dallas Drake
6+ yrs
Director
AD
Amy Drake
6+ yrs
Director
NF
Nancy Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey E Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
CF
Chris Fisher
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
WP
Wayne a Pahssen
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TF
Toby Boynton Fisher
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey E Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
AD
Amy Drake
6+ yrs
Director
DD
Dallas Drake
6+ yrs
Director
HF
Haylee Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DB
David Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
EB
Emily Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
AF
Alysia Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
NF
Nancy Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
CF
Chris Fisher
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
WP
Wayne a Pahssen
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TF
Toby Boynton Fisher
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey E Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
NF
Nancy Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
AD
Amy Drake
6+ yrs
Director
DD
Dallas Drake
6+ yrs
Director
HF
Haylee Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DB
David Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
EB
Emily Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
AF
Alysia Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
CF
Chris Fisher
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
WP
Wayne a Pahssen
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TF
TOBY BOYNTON Fisher
5 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey E Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
NF
Nancy Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
AD
Amy Drake
6+ yrs
Director
DD
Dallas Drake
6+ yrs
Director
HF
Haylee Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
DB
David Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
EB
Emily Boynton
6+ yrs
Director
AF
Alysia Boynton Fisher
6+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (26 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title Track | Williamsburg, MI | $15,000 | NMI E3 BODY CAMS | 2021 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors | Lake Leelanau, MI | $11,000 | BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | 2017 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society Inc | Leland, MI | $10,000 | BUILDING AND SITE PLANS | 2021 |
| Crystal Community Ski Club | Thompsonville, MI | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors | Lake Leelanau, MI | $10,000 | BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | 2018 |
| Traverse Bay Are Youth Soccer | Traverse City, MI | $8,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Pittsboro Presbyterian Church | Pittsboro, NC | $6,000 | CORE | 2021 |
| Wings of Wonder | Empire, MI | $6,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors | Lake Leelanau, MI | $5,000 | FOOD PANTRY PROJECT/SUMMER PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Carolina Inc | Sanford, NC | $5,000 | PAVE THE WAY PITTSBORO | 2021 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors | Lake Leelanau, MI | $5,000 | FOOD PANTRY PROJECT/SUMMER PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | $5,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Tart Trails Inc | Traverse City, MI | $5,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Traverse City Junior Golf Association | Traverse City, MI | $5,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society Inc | Leland, MI | $5,000 | TO ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHTOWN | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Hockey Association | Traverse City, MI | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRAVERSE CITY AREA | 2022 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | $5,000 | TO EXPAND SUTTONS BAY CAMPUS | 2022 |
| Traverse Bay Are Youth Soccer | Traverse City, MI | $4,400 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society Inc | Leland, MI | $4,000 | TO ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHTOWN | 2023 |
| Leelanau County Soccer Club | Cedar, MI | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2017 |
| George Moses Horton Middle School | Pittsboro, NC | $3,600 | SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Fishtown Preservation | Leland, MI | $3,000 | SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Leland Public School | Leland, MI | $2,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Michael'S Place | Traverse City, MI | $2,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Fishtown Preservation | Leland, MI | $2,000 | SUPPORT | 2018 |