Private foundation · EIN 33-2231327 · Ada, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Little Current 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: 13 grants paid, $286K total, median $20K. 92% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$286K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope for Single Moms (grand Rapids)Grand Rapids, MISupport for one student in the College & Trades Program and launch of Cleaning for Hope workforce development pilot$48K
New City NeighborsGrand Rapids, MIOn solid ground capital campaign for urban agriculture training center$45K
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral Operating$40K
Family Promise of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral Operating$35K
Young Life - Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$25K
Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$20K
Hand2handGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$20K
Blanford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral Operating$20K
Once Upon a RoomGrand Rapids, MEGeneral operating$10K
The Other Way MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$10K
Iccf Community HomeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$5,000
Harmel AcademyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$5,000
Revive and Thrive ProjectGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Michigan 12 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Little Current Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, administered in care of Oxford Financial Group Ltd, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Little Current 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 Little Current Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $286K across 13 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Little Current Foundation give?

Michigan (12 grants), Maine (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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