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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
$534,666
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $3,046,014
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Tax year 2024
$838,167
- Grants listed
- 25
- Assets, end of year
- $3,220,015
-
Tax year 2023
$914,400
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $4,160,627
-
Tax year 2022
$259,350
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $4,383,771
-
Tax year 2021
$255,000
- Grants listed
- 17
- Assets, end of year
- $5,191,772
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Tax year 2020
$152,150
- Grants listed
- 3
- Assets, end of year
- $6,130,960
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Hope Network FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$150,000 -
K ConnectGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$50,000 -
Gerald Dawkins (center for Sound)Kentwood, MI
General support
$33,333 -
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$33,333 -
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Non-profit technical assistance fund
$25,000 -
Grand Rapids University PrepGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$25,000 -
United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$25,000 -
West Mi Hispanic Chamber of CommercGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$25,000 -
Teach for AmericaNew York, NY
General support
$15,000 -
Evan's Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL
General support
$12,500 -
Caroline's Peach FoundationHolland, MI
General support
$10,000 -
Dominican Sisters Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
June luncheon/o antiphons
$10,000 -
Endless OpportunitiesGrand Rapids, MI
Mentoring program
$10,000 -
Franciscan Life Process CenterLowell, MI
Capital campaign
$10,000 -
Gerald R Ford FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$10,000 -
The Right Place IncGrand Rapids, MI
Program support
$10,000 -
Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MI
Paddle raise donation at hope on the
$7,500 -
Art PrizeGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$5,000 -
Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$5,000 -
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to SHGrand Rapids, MI
Program support
$5,000 -
Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$5,000 -
Immaculate Heart of Mary ParishGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$5,000 -
Red Glasses MovementGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$5,000 -
St Robert of Newminster ParishAda, MI
General support
$5,000 -
West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$5,000 -
West Michigan Aviation Academy FounGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$4,000 -
Embracing ImperfectionsRockford, MI
General support
$3,000 -
Arbor Circle CorporationGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,500 -
Calvin SeminaryGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,500 -
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,500 -
Kent County Parks FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,500 -
The Be CafeAda, MI
General support
$2,500 -
West Mi Hispanic Chamber of CommercGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,500 -
Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,000 -
Cascade Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,000 -
Faith HospiceGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$2,000 -
Council of Michigan FoundationsDetroit, MI
Membership
$1,500 -
Da Blodgett - St John'sGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$1,000 -
Michigan Women ForwardGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$1,000 -
Parent Project Muscular DystrophyWashington, DC
General support
$1,000 -
Tri-Cities Family YMCAGrand Haven, MI
General support
$500
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
Hope is essential campaign
$240,000 -
Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$200,000 -
Housing NextGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$100,000 -
Junior AchievementGrand Rapids, MI
Capital campaign
$100,000 -
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$100,000 -
San Juan Diego AcademyWyoming, MI
General support
$100,000 -
ActGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$80,000 -
The Education TrustWashington, DC
General support
$66,667 -
Kent Schools Services NetworkGrand Rapids, MI
Program support
$60,000 -
WmcatGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$60,000 -
Ready for SchoolHolland, MI
General support
$50,000 -
Opportunity Thrive IncRockford, MI
A vision for building capacity
$25,000 -
West Catholic High SchoolGrand Rapids, MI
General support
$25,000 -
Hope CollegeHolland, MI
General support
$24,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education3 grants $75,00039% of the total
- Human services6 grants $57,83330% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $34,00018% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $7,5004% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $5,0003% of the total
- Mental health1 grant $3,0002% of the total
- 4 other causes4 grants $9,0005% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Michigan38 grants $506,166
- Illinois2 grants $27,500
- District of Columbia1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- William LawrenceTRUSTEE Hours 30Pay $0
- Susan JandernoaVICE PRESIDE Hours 10Pay $0
- Michael JandernoaTREASURER Hours 20Pay $0
- Steve JandernoaPRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $6,052
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