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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
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Tax year 2025
$285,500
- Grants listed
- 13
- Assets, end of year
- $2,992,906
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Tax year 2024
$0
- Grants listed
- 0
- Assets, end of year
- $321,271
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Hope for Single Moms (Grand Rapids)Grand Rapids, MI
Support for one student in the College & Trades Program and launch of Cleaning for Hope workforce development pilot
$48,000 -
New City NeighborsGrand Rapids, MI
On solid ground capital campaign for urban agriculture training center
$45,000 -
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MI
General Operating
$40,000 -
Family Promise of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
General Operating
$35,000 -
Young Life - Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
General operations
$25,000 -
Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI
General operating
$20,000 -
Hand2HandJenison, MI
General operating
$20,000 -
Blanford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI
General Operating
$20,000 -
Once Upon a RoomGrand Rapids, ME
General operating
$10,000 -
The Other Way MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
General operating
$10,000 -
ICCF Community HomeGrand Rapids, MI
General operating
$5,000 -
Harmel AcademyGrand Rapids, MI
General operating
$5,000 -
Revive and Thrive ProjectGrand Rapids, MI
General operating
$2,500
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.
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Hope for Single Moms (grand Rapids)Grand Rapids, MI
Support launch of Cleaning for Hope workforce development Cohorts
$30,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services4 grants $72,50040% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $45,00025% of the total
- Housing and shelter2 grants $40,00022% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $20,00011% of the total
- Education1 grant $5,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Kelly FortosisSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- Rochelle RoskamTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
- Alex FortosisPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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