Private foundation · EIN 35-2178154 · East Lansing, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joe D Pentecost 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: 45 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
45
$1.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mid Michigan Recovery Services IncLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$200K
Wai-Iam IncLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$178K
Lansing PromiseLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution/ scholarships$115K
Msu Breslin and Champions EdgeEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$100K
The Davies Project for Mid Michigan ChildrenLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$50K
Aitch FoundationLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$45K
The House of PromiseLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$40K
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$30K
Child & Family CharitiesLansing, MIFund the mission sponsor$25K
Endeavor House MinistriesLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$20K
Mid-Michigan Tennis AssociationLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$20K
Woldumar Nature AssociationLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$20K
Boys & Girls Club of LansingLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$15K
Highfields IncOnondaga, MIUnrestricted contribution$15K
Impression 5 Science CenterLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$15K
Michigan State University -EmpowerherEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$15K
Mid Michigan Treatment CoutsLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$15K
Todd Martin Youth LeadershipLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$15K
Salvation ArmyLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$13K
United Mentoring Program IncLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$12K
Allen Street NeighborhoodLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Big Brothers Big SistersLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Capital Area College Access NetworkLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Ele's Place IncLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Greater Lansing Food BankLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Habitat for HumanityLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Junior Achievement of the MichiganLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Joe's Kids McHigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$10K
Kids Repair ProgramLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$9,000
Building Twenty OneMason, MIUnrestricted contribution$8,500
Annie's Big Nature LessonSt Johns, MIUnrestricted contribution$8,000
Reading Is FundamentalLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$8,000
Michigan Dyslexia InstituteLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$7,500
Potter Park ZoologicalLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$7,500
Mikey 23 FoundationLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$7,250
Lions of MichiganLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$6,000
American Red CrossLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Aspire Pregnancy Services of Greater LansingLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Believe Family OutreachEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Eaton ClothingCharlotte, MIUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Msu Endowed ScholarshipEast Lansing, MIEndowed scholarship$5,000
Help a Willing Kid FoundationEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$3,000
R J Scheffel Memorial ToyLansing, MIUnrestricted contribution$3,000
Boy Scouts - Michigan Crossroads CouncilGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted contribution$2,500
Girl Scouts Heart of MichiganSagiaw, MIUnrestricted contribution$2,500

About this foundation

Joe D Pentecost Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Lansing, Michigan, administered in care of Joe D Pentecost, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Joe D Pentecost 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 Joe D Pentecost Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 45 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joe D Pentecost Foundation give?

Michigan (45 grants), per its latest filing.

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