Private foundation · EIN 20-4012877 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brown Tassell Foundation

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: 35 grants paid, $251K total, median $4,000. 89% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$251K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in MI
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Corewell Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MIOperating$50K
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MIOperating$20K
Helen Devos Children's HospitalGrand Rapids, MIOperating$20K
Pine RestGrand Rapids, MIOperating$15K
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIOperating$10K
Catholic CharitiesGrand Rapids, MIOperating$10K
World MissionComstock Park, MIOperating$10K
Tunnel to Tower FoundationStaten Island, NYOperating$10K
Michigan Veterans HomeGrand Rapids, MIOperating$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZOperating$10K
St Jude Childrens's Research HospitMemphis, TNOperating$10K
Ronald McDonald House of West MiGrand Rapids, MIOperating$8,000
Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIOperating$5,000
Ironman FoundationTampa, FLOperating$5,000
Hope NetworkGrand Rapids, MIOperating$4,000
The Salvation ArmyGrand Rapids, MIOperating$4,000
Humane SoceityGrand Rapids, MIOperating$4,000
Feeding AmericaComstock Park, MIOperating$4,000
Covenant House MichiganGrand Rapids, MIOperating$4,000
Special Olympics of MichiganMount Pleasant, MIOperating$3,000
Kid's Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIOperating$3,000
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIOperating$3,000
Literacy Center of West MiGrand Rapids, MIOperating$3,000
Faith HospiceGrand Rapids, MIOperating$3,000
Ele's Place - West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIOperating$3,000
Pleasant Hearts Pet Food PantryGrand Rapids, MIOperating$3,000
Da Blodget for ChildrenGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Hospice of West MichiganLowell, MIOperating$2,000
Exodus PlaceGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Emmanuel HospiceGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Clark FoundationGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Parkinson's Association of West MicGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Alpha Women's CenterGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Down Syndrome Association of WmGrand Rapids, MIOperating$2,000
Harbor Human SoceityWest Olive, MIOperating$1,000

By state: Michigan 31 · New York 1 · Arizona 1 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Brown Tassell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Brown Tassell Foundation 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 Brown Tassell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $251K across 35 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Brown Tassell Foundation give?

Michigan (31 grants), New York (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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