Private foundation · EIN 33-2502076 · Muskegon, Michigan · Human services

1john31

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: 7 grants paid, $89K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$89K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emmanuel Free ChurchSpring Lake, MIReligious$52K
Western Mi Christian High SchoolNorton Shores, MIEducational$13K
Libertas Christian SchoolHudsonville, MIEducational$10K
Partners WorldwideGrand Rapids, MICharitable$10K
Alive on the LakeshoreMuskegon, MICharitable$2,500
The Hope ProjectMuskegon, MICharitable$1,045
Mona Shores Varsity HockeyMuskegon, MIEducational$500

About this foundation

1john31 is a private grantmaking foundation in Muskegon, Michigan, administered in care of Bryan Betten, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does 1john31 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 1john31 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $89K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does 1john31 give?

Michigan (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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