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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-8032599

FWG Foundation

A private foundation in Rothbury, MI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 70 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,188,450

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $10,456,813

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,221,400

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $8,907,823

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,055,145

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $8,779,738

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,024,150

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $9,346,984

  • Tax year 2021

    $933,000

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $8,916,148

  • Tax year 2020

    $710,730

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $8,186,085

  • Tax year 2019

    $601,200

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $7,393,110

  • Tax year 2018

    $546,200

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $6,808,733

Grants paid in 2025

70 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. New Era Christian SchoolNew Era, MI

    General fund

    $94,450
  2. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    General fund

    $75,000
  3. Living on the EdgeSuwanee, GA

    General fund

    $55,000
  4. American Center for Law &Washington, DC

    General fund

    $50,000
  5. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    General fund

    $35,000
  6. American Family AssociationTupelo, MS

    General fund

    $25,000
  7. Behold IsraelParker, CO

    General fund

    $25,000
  8. Family LifeLittle Rock, AR

    General fund

    $25,000
  9. Focus on the FamilyColorado SPGS, CO

    General fund

    $25,000
  10. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    General fund

    $25,000
  11. Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CA

    General fund

    $25,000
  12. Liberty CounselOrlando, FL

    General fund

    $25,000
  13. Life OutreachNorth Richland Hills, TX

    General fund

    $25,000
  14. Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL

    General fund

    $25,000
  15. Muskegon Rescue MissionMuskegon, MI

    General fund

    $25,000
  16. Wallbuilders Presentations LLCAledo, TX

    General fund

    $25,000
  17. International Fellowship of ChristiWashington, DC

    General fund

    $22,000
  18. Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VA

    General fund

    $22,000
  19. Discovering the Jewish JesusBlissfield, MI

    General fund

    $20,000
  20. Family Policy FDTNColorado Springs, CO

    General fund

    $20,000
  21. Family Research CouncilWashington, DC

    General fund

    $20,000
  22. Intercessors for AmericaPurcellville, VA

    General fund

    $20,000
  23. Mission Avation FellowshipNampa, ID

    General fund

    $20,000
  24. NavigatorsAlbert Lea, MN

    General fund

    $20,000
  25. Oceana Christian SchoolHart, MI

    General fund

    $20,000
  26. Smile FMAttica, MI

    General fund

    $20,000
  27. Trinity Lutheran SchoolConklin, MI

    General fund

    $20,000
  28. Turning PointSan Diego, CA

    General fund

    $20,000
  29. Run MinistriesVirginia Beach, VA

    General fund

    $18,000
  30. Reach A VillagePark Forest, IL

    General fund

    $16,000
  31. WCSG Cornerstone University RadioGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $16,000
  32. A21 Campaign IncSanta Ana, CA

    General fund

    $15,000
  33. Christian Healthcare CentersHolland, MI

    General fund

    $15,000
  34. Colson CenterColorado Springs, CO

    General fund

    $15,000
  35. Eagle VillageHersey, MI

    General fund

    $15,000
  36. Guiding Light MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $15,000
  37. Mama Bear ApologeticsWheaton, IL

    General fund

    $15,000
  38. Mel TrotterGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $15,000
  39. Mennonite Home CommunitiesBlufton, OH

    General fund

    $15,000
  40. Seed CompanyArlington, TX

    General fund

    $15,000
  41. Truth for LifeSolon, OH

    General fund

    $15,000
  42. Unknown NationsComstock Park, MI

    General fund

    $15,000
  43. Western Michigan Teen ChallengeNorton Shores, MI

    General fund

    $15,000
  44. Genesis Community ChurchMuskegon, MI

    General fund

    $10,000
  45. Insight for LivingFrisco, TX

    General fund

    $10,000
  46. Keys for KidsGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $10,000
  47. Pure Life MinistriesDry Ridge, KY

    General fund

    $10,000
  48. Wisdom HuntersRoswell, GA

    General fund

    $10,000
  49. Fellowship of Christian FarmersLexington, IL

    General fund

    $7,000
  50. Baruch Senior MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  51. Cranhill RanchRodney, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  52. Gideon InternationalShelby, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  53. Grace Adventures Youth CampMears, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  54. Grace ExplorationsGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  55. Insight PregnancyFremont, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  56. Kinship UnitedRolling Meadows, IL

    General fund

    $5,000
  57. Muskegon Pregnancy ServicesMuskegon, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  58. NovoAnaheim, CA

    General fund

    $5,000
  59. Oasis of HopeGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $5,000
  60. Slavic Gospel AssociationLoves Park, IL

    General fund

    $5,000
  61. Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL

    General fund

    $5,000
  62. Deeper Still West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $2,500
  63. Younglifeshelby YounglifeShelby, MI

    General fund

    $2,500
  64. Big LifeNaples, FL

    General fund

    $2,000
  65. Shoreline CefShelby, MI

    General fund

    $2,000
  66. Bible ProjectPortland, OR

    General fund

    $1,000
  67. Joyce Meyers MinistriesFenton, MO

    General fund

    $1,000
  68. Meals on WheelsMuskegon, MI

    General fund

    $1,000
  69. New Era Christian ReformedNew Era, MI

    General fund

    $500
  70. Real Life - Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI

    General fund

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion18 grants $279,50049% of the total
  2. Public affairs2 grants $100,00018% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $94,45017% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $42,0007% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $20,0004% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $15,0003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $20,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan29 grants $374,450
  2. Virginia4 grants $135,000
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $117,000
  4. Colorado4 grants $85,000
  5. Texas4 grants $75,000
  6. Illinois6 grants $73,000
  7. California4 grants $65,000
  8. Georgia2 grants $65,000
  9. North Carolina1 grant $35,000
  10. Florida3 grants $32,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Frederick F Grice JrPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Wendy L GriceVP AND SEC T Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Rebekah DesarmoDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Jim EppinkDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Laurie EppinkDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Brent DesarmoDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Mike TermerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $1,000
  • Nancy TermerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $1,000

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