Private foundation · EIN 20-8080952 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cornucopia Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $32K. 83% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$1.9M
Median grant
$32K
Stays in MI
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
East Fulton Units FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHomeless Shelter$1.0M
Stephens Children FoundationGrand Rapids, MIChristian ministry$105K
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COChristian global outreach$100K
Family Promise Grand RapidsColorado Springs, COHomelessness$100K
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MIMental health resource$100K
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MIArt museum$83K
Association of Just SocietyGrand Rapids, MIChristian ministry$75K
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MICollege tuition$61K
BiologosGrand Rapids, MIChristian ministry$50K
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MIGateway to music funds$50K
Michigan Christian Study CenterAnn Arbor, MIMichigan christian study center$36K
Ada TownshipAda, MIAda township development$33K
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIChristian education$30K
Greater Europe MissionMonument, COChristian ministry$15K
Volunteers in ServiceGrand Rapids, MIHuman service organization$15K
Northpointe Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIChristian education$12K
St Bartholomew Angilcan ChurchSwartz Creek, MIChristian ministry$10K
Tent Schools InternationalGrand Rapids, MIChristian ministry$6,000
Center for Church RenewalHolland, MIChristian ministry$5,000
Global Hope Network InternationalOrlando, FLChristian global outreach$5,000
Faith HospiceGrand Rapids, MIHospice care$2,500
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MITuition costs$2,500
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MIStudent tuition$2,500
Starlight MinistriesHudsonville, MIChristian ministry$1,000

By state: Michigan 20 · Colorado 3 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Cornucopia Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Paulus C Heule, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Cornucopia Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Cornucopia Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 24 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Cornucopia Family Foundation give?

Michigan (20 grants), Colorado (3 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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