Private foundation · EIN 20-1864617 · Grand Haven, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Sharing of Blessings Foundation a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 54 grants paid, $122K total, median $1,000. 26% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$122K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 54 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Henry ChurchNashville, TNgeneral operating$12K
Windermere Prep Volunteer AssocWindermere, FLGeneral Support$10K
Special Operations Foundation of FlWindermere, FLProgram use$10K
A Heart to GiveOcoee, FLProgram use$8,000
Harpeth Hall SchoolNashville, TNGeneral support$6,000
St Cecilias ChurchNashville, TNGeneral Support$5,250
The Boundless TrailerEast Dubugue, ILgeneral support$5,000
Regents of Univ of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIAnnual support$5,000
St Patrick's - Grand HavenmiGrand Haven, MIContribution for use in religious programs$4,000
Wings of MercyZeeland, MIContribution for use in their programs$4,000
Rosary High SchoolAurora, ILContribution for use in school programs$3,000
Holy Name CathedralChicago, ILContribution for use in their church programs$3,000
Blessed Trinity Catholic SchoolSt Petersburgh, FLGeneral support$3,000
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNContribution for research$2,600
Loras CollegeDubuque, IAContribution for school program$2,500
Cheekwood Boxwood SocietyNashville, TNgeneral support$2,125
Holy Family Catholic Church -OrlandOrlando, FLCash used for support of the church$2,000
Waterleaf Womens CenterAurora, ILCash to use in for their program$2,000
Lumen Christi High SchoolJackson, MICash to be used for their programs$2,000
Yes We Can FoundationBurbank, CAoperation use$2,000
Montgomery Bell AcademyNashville, TNGeneral Support$2,000
Sp Miles to Go - FlOrlando, FLOperations$1,046
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILGeneral support$1,023
St Mary's ChurchEast Dubuque, ILContribution for use in church programs/expenses$1,000
Holland Rescue MissionHolland, MIContribution for use in their programs$1,000
Corbella ClinicSouth Elgin, ILContribution to assist in their mission and expenses$1,000
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILContribution to their general funding$1,000
Alzheimer's AssociationWashington, DCContribution for funding for research and use in their mission$1,000
Holy Family RadioGrand Rapids, MIContribution for use in their programs$1,000
Holy Family Catholic SchoolsDubuque, IACash for school programs$1,000
Domincan Sisters of NashvilleNashville, TNgeneral support$1,000
National Eagle CenterWabasha, MNGeneral Support$1,000
Love in ActionGrand Haven, MIGeneral Support$1,000
Advent Health of OrlandoOrlando, FLGeneral support$1,000
St John Vianney ChurchSt Pete Beach, FLGeneral support$1,000
Diocese of NashvilleNashville, TNReligious use$1,000
Kids Beating CancerWinter Park, FLProgram use$1,000
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USANew York, NYOperational use$1,000
National Institute of HealthTriangle Park, NCSisters Study$1,000
The Humanity ShareChicago, ILOperation use$1,000

By state: Florida 11 · Tennessee 10 · Michigan 14 · Illinois 9 · Iowa 2 · California 1

About this foundation

The Sharing of Blessings Foundation a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Haven, Michigan, administered in care of Jerald a Trannel, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Sharing of Blessings Foundation a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Sharing of Blessings Foundation a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $122K across 54 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The Sharing of Blessings Foundation a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation give?

Florida (11 grants), Tennessee (10 grants), Michigan (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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