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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-2853004

The Isabel Foundation

A private foundation in Flint, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 82 grants and $3.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Isabel Foundation
111 East Court Street Suite 3D
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 767-0136
Form and materials
Initial submission should be made online at isabel.org
Deadlines
February 1st
Restrictions
The organization was formed to maintain a fund or funds so the income therefrom and the principal thereof can be used to provide financial support to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities either directly, or through direct contributions, gifts and grants to other organizations, which carry on such activities and are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The majority of, and at least seventy-five percent of, contributions, gifts and grants made annually are to be made to other tax-exempt charitable and religious organizations dedicated to supporting or contributing to the cause of christian science.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,292,000

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $88,312,914

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,942,200

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $83,250,442

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,585,000

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $75,052,548

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,493,700

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $72,323,225

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,482,600

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $83,824,276

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,406,434

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $63,044,783

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,611,578

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $67,860,040

  • Tax year 2017

    $2,678,300

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $68,009,798

Grants paid in 2024

82 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood VLG, CO

    2025-2027 pledge - general operating

    $250,000
  2. First Church of Christ Scientist BostonBoston, MA

    2024-2026 pledge - youth and young adult activities at the mother church

    $200,000
  3. Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MI

    Capital project

    $150,000
  4. PrincipiaSaint Louis, MO

    2024-2026 pledge - aron house girls dorm renovation and retrofit

    $150,000
  5. Leaves IncRichardson, TX

    Christian science nurses training classrooms and practical rooms

    $125,000
  6. Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the Se and MWSt Louis, MO

    Camperships to CS camps

    $100,000
  7. Crystal Lake Camps IncHughesville, PA

    Building the future, cherishing the past capital campaign - climbing tower project

    $100,000
  8. Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $100,000
  9. Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MI

    2025-2027 pledge - art school ceramics program manager position

    $85,000
  10. Camps Leelanau & Kohahna Foundation IncMaple City, MI

    2024-2026 pledge - vehicle, equipment, and general operating expenses

    $75,000
  11. Camps Newfoundowatonna CorporationHarrison, ME

    2024-2026 pledge - general operating

    $75,000
  12. Cedars CampsLebanon, MO

    2024-2026 pledge - matching

    $75,000
  13. Crystal Lake Camps IncHughesville, PA

    2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating support for summer camp program

    $75,000
  14. Flint Institute of Science and HistoryFlint, MI

    2025 - 2026 pledge - sloan museum of discovery and longway planetarium - community partnerships

    $75,000
  15. Arden Wood IncSan Francisco, CA

    2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating

    $60,000
  16. Broadview IncLos Angeles, CA

    2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - CSN training & support and general operating

    $60,000
  17. Chestnut Hill Benevolent AssociationChestnut Hill, MA

    2023-2025 pledge

    $60,000
  18. Arden Wood IncSan Francisco, CA

    Christian science care cooperative - west coast working session support and ad campaign

    $50,000
  19. E3 Elevating Education Everywhere IncKnoxville, TN

    2024-2026 pledge - general operating

    $50,000
  20. E3 Elevating Education Everywhere IncKnoxville, TN

    Capital work

    $50,000
  21. Fern Lodge IncCastro Valley, CA

    2024-2026 pledge - benevolence, education, outreach

    $50,000
  22. Leaves IncRichardson, TX

    2025-2027 pledge - staff training

    $50,000
  23. Peace Haven AssociationSaint Louis, MO

    2025-2027 pledge - christian science nurse training program

    $50,000
  24. Twelveacres IncCampbell, CA

    2024-2026 pledge - special needs training for christian science nurses

    $50,000
  25. Wide Horizon IncWheat Ridge, CO

    2025-2027 pledge - general operations in 2025 and staff education and mentoring

    $50,000
  26. Friends of GyaWoodland Hills, CA

    2025-2027 pledge - long term sustainability for swimming in grenada

    $48,000
  27. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater FlintFlint, MI

    2023-2025 pledge - general operating

    $45,000
  28. Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the Se and MWSt Louis, MO

    2024-2026 pledge - matching

    $40,000
  29. Friends of Camp Bow-Isle IncBothell, WA

    2024-2026 pledge - matching

    $35,000
  30. Link SchoolBuena Vista, CO

    2024-2026 pledge - tuition assistance/ general operating

    $35,000
  31. Albert Baker FundFolsom, CA

    2023-2025 pledge - building student learning communities to support student education and careers

    $30,000
  32. Berkeley Hall SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    2025-2027 pledge - tuition support for children of christian science educators

    $30,000
  33. Daystar IncDavie, FL

    2023-2025 pledge - christian science nurses training and renewed engagement

    $30,000
  34. GlenmontHilliard, OH

    2023-2025 pledge - general operating expenses

    $30,000
  35. Lynn House of Potomac Valley IncAlexandria, VA

    2023-2025 pledge - general operating expenses

    $30,000
  36. Principle FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Conference on christian scientists caring for their own

    $30,000
  37. Sunland Home FoundationEncinitas, CA

    2025-2026 pledge - christian science nursing staff development

    $30,000
  38. Sunrise of Africa School Charitable Foundation IncVenice, FL

    2025-2027 pledge - general operation staff salaries

    $30,000
  39. UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information StudiesLos Angeles, CA

    2023-2025 pledge - summer enrichment and summer camp for students at mann UCLA community school

    $30,000
  40. Wildwood SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $30,000
  41. Beacon HavenSaint Paul, MN

    2025-2027 pledge - match 2026 & 2027 - to support professional development, mentoring and education

    $25,000
  42. Chestnut Hill Benevolent AssociationChestnut Hill, MA

    Presidential grant - mentoring course

    $25,000
  43. Christian Science Nursing Network IncMachester, MO

    International christian science nursing conference

    $25,000
  44. High Ridge House IncBronx, NY

    2023-2025 pledge - new appliances in main kitchen and on-site childcare / general operating

    $25,000
  45. Peace Haven AssociationSaint Louis, MO

    General operating expenses

    $25,000
  46. Principle Foundation Extended ServicesOverland Park, KS

    2023-2025 pledge - embraced:fully program

    $25,000
  47. Tenth Church of Christ Scientist - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $25,000
  48. CherishabilityPortland, OR

    2023-2025 pledge - services, general operating, development

    $20,000
  49. Clearview Home CorporationDelafield, WI

    Support professional development, mentoring and education

    $20,000
  50. Dominion FoundationHerndon, VA

    2023-2025 pledge - christian science nurse education

    $20,000
  51. E3 Elevating Education Everywhere IncKnoxville, TN

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $20,000
  52. Longyear FoundationChestnut Hill, MA

    2024-2026 pledge - internship salaries and educational programs

    $20,000
  53. Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $20,000
  54. Association of Organizations for Christian Science NursingEncinitas, CA

    General operating expenses

    $18,000
  55. Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood VLG, CO

    General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs

    $15,000
  56. Camps Leelanau & Kohahna Foundation IncMaple City, MI

    General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs

    $15,000
  57. Camps Newfoundowatonna CorporationHarrison, ME

    General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs

    $15,000
  58. Cedars CampsLebanon, MO

    General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs

    $15,000
  59. CommissionBoston, MA

    2025-2027 pledge - general operations - staff support

    $15,000
  60. Crystal Lake Camps IncHughesville, PA

    General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs

    $15,000
  61. Friends of Camp Bow-Isle IncBothell, WA

    General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs

    $15,000
  62. Principle FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Disaster relief fund

    $15,000
  63. Sunrise HavenKent, WA

    2024-2026 pledge - staff enrichment, retention

    $15,000
  64. Albert Baker FundFolsom, CA

    2025 TMC annual meeting costs for trip including youth dinner event

    $12,000
  65. Council of Michigan FoundationsGrand Haven, MI

    2025 membership renewal

    $11,000
  66. Christian Science Provider NetworkNewburyport, MA

    2025-2027 pledge - operating budgets

    $10,000
  67. Olive Glen Foundation IncSacramento, CA

    2024-2026 pledge - general operating, website & communications

    $10,000
  68. Overlook House IncorporatedFairlawn, OH

    2025-2026 pledge - love filling all space: upward wing's training & outreach

    $10,000
  69. Principle FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Writing project

    $10,000
  70. Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (tart) Trails IncTraverse City, MI

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $10,000
  71. UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information StudiesLos Angeles, CA

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $10,000
  72. Morning Light Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    2025-2026 pledge - christian science nursing education

    $8,500
  73. Albion CollegeAlbion, MI

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $5,000
  74. Christian Science Joint Media Partnership of Greater St LouisCreve Coeur, MO

    Next gen instagram outreach

    $5,000
  75. Clairbourn SchoolSan Gabriel, CA

    2023-2025 pledge - scholarships for christian science students and faculty

    $5,000
  76. Northwest Michigan Habitat for HumanityHarbor Springs, MI

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $5,000
  77. Canterbury Crest IncWilsonville, OR

    2023-2025 pledge

    $4,000
  78. First Church of Christ Scientist PetoskeyPetoskey, MI

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $3,000
  79. Principle FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $3,000
  80. Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood VLG, CO

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $2,000
  81. Northmen Den Youth Pantries IncPetoskey, MI

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $2,000
  82. Chubby's ProjectHopewell, NJ

    Matching grant for general operating expenses

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Sports and recreation6 grants $457,00022% of the total
  2. Health12 grants $388,50019% of the total
  3. Religion8 grants $380,00018% of the total
  4. Education6 grants $340,00016% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $255,00012% of the total
  6. Human services5 grants $157,0008% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $100,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California17 grants $548,000
  2. Missouri9 grants $485,000
  3. Michigan12 grants $481,000
  4. Colorado5 grants $352,000
  5. Massachusetts7 grants $350,000
  6. Pennsylvania3 grants $190,000
  7. Texas2 grants $175,000
  8. New York2 grants $125,000
  9. Tennessee3 grants $120,000
  10. Maine2 grants $90,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Tiffany W LovettPRESIDENT & TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $83,000
  • Ridgway H WhiteV/P, TREASURER, SECRETARY & TRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jennifer HebertTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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