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Grand Rapids foundations

There are 572 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Grand Rapids metro area, including the cities of Grand Rapids and Kentwood. Combined, these Grand Rapids metro foundations employ 197 people, earn more than $778 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of foundations in Grand Rapids

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
444
 
$402,382,749
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
66
 
$303,608,437
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
20
 
$0
Community foundations
 
20
 
$155,387,787
Corporate foundations
 
15
 
$65,877,725
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$0
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Grand Rapids foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
387
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Grand Rapids

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
288
$250k to $1M
 
68
$1M to $5M
 
45
$5M to $25M
 
24
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Grand Rapids

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1-20 of 572

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

To build and manage our community's permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people. We envision a magnetic and interconnected West Michigan community.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$483.6m
Employees
37
EIN
38-2877959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steelcase Foundation

The Steelcase Foundation is a corporate foundation that is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The foundation made $4,530,594 in grants last year and has $103,000,650 in assets.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$128.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6050470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart of West Michigan United Way (HWMUW)

We unite community resources to invest in solutions that reduce poverty in West Michigan. West Michigan is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
84
EIN
38-1360923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Mary's Foundation

Saint Mary's Foundation raises funds for Mercy Health Saint Mary's programs in Grand Rapids MI, serving in the spirit of the Gospel.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$32.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-1779602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation

The Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Sparta, MI. It primarily funds charitable organizations, with Holland Home being one of its grantees. The foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$20.5m
Employees
1
EIN
38-3338626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wege Foundation

The Wege Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI, enhances lives through grants in arts, environment, education, and health while promoting equity and sustainability.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$268.1m
Employees
5
EIN
38-6124363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation provides funding to programs that support every corner of the Tri-Cities and make life better for all.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$192.9m
Employees
17
EIN
23-7108776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland Area

Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland Area works to build a permanent community endowment that supports high impact charitable projects, to help donors achieve their charitable goals, and to lead and partner in community level initiatives.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$134.9m
Employees
13
EIN
38-6095283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation

The Van Andel Foundation is a private foundation located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that makes grants last year. The trustees are Stephen A Van Andel and Amy C Van Andel. Some of the foundation's grantees include Hillsdale College.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$102.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2110604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation

The Van Andel Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Grand Rapids, MI. The trustees are David van Andel and Carol van Andel. The foundation made $3,059,782 in grants last year.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$111.6m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2110420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wing Shadow Foundation

The The Wing Shadow Foundation is a private foundation located in Ada, MI. Support comes from Nan E Van Andel, and it made three grants last year. Grantees include Open Doors With Brother Andrew.
Revenue
$42.7m
Assets
$114.9m
Employees
0
EIN
47-3957199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gordon Christian Trust

The Gordon Christian Trust supports organizations related to Gull Lake Ministries, contributing to IRS-exempt groups under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1).
Revenue
$53.8m
Assets
$102.6m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2596725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KRW Foundation / Wolters Kate P Ttee

The Kate and Richard Wolters Foundation is a private foundation that made 32 grants last year. Grantees include Grand Rapids Art Museum. Trustees are Kate P Wolters, John Pew, Jeffrey B Power.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3384598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation

The Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI, funds programs and operations, supporting various grantees including the University of Michigan.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
0
EIN
85-4116661
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David and Carol Myers Foundation

The David and Carol Myers Foundation is a private foundation located in Holland, MI. It is supported by David & Carol Myers and made $3,254,582 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$66.5m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2884733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan

Lakeland Health Foundation supports healthcare students and needs, improving health, inspiring hope and saving lives in Saint Joseph, MI.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2539929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bill and Bea Idema Foundation

The Bill and Bea Idema Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to other organizations. The funding is used to support the Idema Explorer Trail in Ottawa County, Michigan.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$118.2m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2653272
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spectrum Health Foundation

Spectrum Health Foundation exists to help Spectrum Health meet the needs of patients and families with funds that supplement the health system's resources.
Revenue
$65.2m
Assets
$352.0m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2752328
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dragonfly Fund

Dragonfly Fund: Private foundation in Grand Rapids, MI that funds program support for various organizations including Little Traverse Conservancy Inc and others.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
0
EIN
85-4119407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation

The Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation is a private foundation located in Holland, MI that supports Grace Chapel. Last year, the foundation made 17 grants.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
0
EIN
83-0555966
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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