How to apply
Initial submission should be made online at isabel.org Contact: Isabel Foundation, 111 East Court Street Suite 3d, Flint, Mi, 8107670136 Deadlines: February 1st Restrictions: The organization was formed to maintain a fund or funds so the income therefrom and the principal thereof can be used to provide financial support to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities either directly, or through direct contributions, gifts and grants to other organizations, which carry on such activities and are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The majority of, and at least seventy-five percent of, contributions, gifts and grants made annually are to be made to other tax-exempt charitable and religious organizations dedicate…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 82 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, CO | 2025-2027 pledge - general operating | $250K |
| FIRST Church of Christ Scientist Boston theBoston, MA | 2024-2026 pledge - youth and young adult activities at the mother church | $200K |
| Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MI | Capital project | $150K |
| Principia theSt Louis, MO | 2024-2026 pledge - aron house girls dorm renovation and retrofit | $150K |
| Leaves Inc theRichardson, TX | Christian science nurses training classrooms and practical rooms | $125K |
| Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the Se and MwSt Louis, MO | Camperships to cs camps | $100K |
| Crystal Lake Camps IncHughesville, PA | Building the future, cherishing the past capital campaign - climbing tower project | $100K |
| Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $100K |
| Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MI | 2025-2027 pledge - art school ceramics program manager position | $85K |
| Camps Leelanau & Kohahna Foundation IncMaple City, MI | 2024-2026 pledge - vehicle, equipment, and general operating expenses | $75K |
| Camps Newfoundowatonna CorporationHarrison, ME | 2024-2026 pledge - general operating | $75K |
| Cedars Camps theLebanon, MO | 2024-2026 pledge - matching | $75K |
| Crystal Lake Camps IncHughesville, PA | 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating support for summer camp program | $75K |
| Flint Institute of Science and HistoryFlint, MI | 2025 - 2026 pledge - sloan museum of discovery and longway planetarium - community partnerships | $75K |
| Arden Wood IncSan Francisco, CA | 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating | $60K |
| Broadview IncLos Angeles, CA | 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - csn training & support and general operating | $60K |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent AssociationChestnut Hill, MA | 2023-2025 pledge | $60K |
| Arden Wood IncSan Francisco, CA | Christian science care cooperative - west coast working session support and ad campaign | $50K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere IncKnoxville, TN | 2024-2026 pledge - general operating | $50K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere IncKnoxville, TN | Capital work | $50K |
| Fern Lodge IncCastro Valley, CA | 2024-2026 pledge - benevolence, education, outreach | $50K |
| Leaves Inc theRichardson, TX | 2025-2027 pledge - staff training | $50K |
| Peace Haven AssociationSt Louis, MO | 2025-2027 pledge - christian science nurse training program | $50K |
| Twelveacres IncCampbell, CA | 2024-2026 pledge - special needs training for christian science nurses | $50K |
| Wide Horizon IncWheat Ridge, CO | 2025-2027 pledge - general operations in 2025 and staff education and mentoring | $50K |
| Friends of GyaWoodland Hills, CA | 2025-2027 pledge - long term sustainability for swimming in grenada | $48K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater FlintFlint, MI | 2023-2025 pledge - general operating | $45K |
| Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the Se and MwSt Louis, MO | 2024-2026 pledge - matching | $40K |
| Friends of Camp Bow-Isle IncRenton, WA | 2024-2026 pledge - matching | $35K |
| Link School theBuena Vista, CO | 2024-2026 pledge - tuition assistance/ general operating | $35K |
| Albert Baker Fund theFolsam, CA | 2023-2025 pledge - building student learning communities to support student education and careers | $30K |
| Berkeley Hall SchoolLos Angeles, CA | 2025-2027 pledge - tuition support for children of christian science educators | $30K |
| Daystar IncDavie, FL | 2023-2025 pledge - christian science nurses training and renewed engagement | $30K |
| GlenmontHilliard, OH | 2023-2025 pledge - general operating expenses | $30K |
| Lynn House of Potomac Valley IncAlexandria, VA | 2023-2025 pledge - general operating expenses | $30K |
| Principle Foundation theOverland Park, KS | Conference on christian scientists caring for their own | $30K |
| Sunland Home FoundationEncinitas, CA | 2025-2026 pledge - christian science nursing staff development | $30K |
| Sunrise of Africa School Charitable Foundation IncVenice, FL | 2025-2027 pledge - general operation staff salaries | $30K |
| UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information StudiesLos Angeles, CA | 2023-2025 pledge - summer enrichment and summer camp for students at mann ucla community school | $30K |
| Wildwood SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $30K |
| Beacon HavenNew Brighton, MN | 2025-2027 pledge - match 2026 & 2027 - to support professional development, mentoring and education | $25K |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent AssociationChestnut Hill, MA | Presidential grant - mentoring course | $25K |
| Christian Science Nursing Network IncMachester, MO | International christian science nursing conference | $25K |
| High Ridge House IncRiverdale, NY | 2023-2025 pledge - new appliances in main kitchen and on-site childcare / general operating | $25K |
| Peace Haven AssociationSt Louis, MO | General operating expenses | $25K |
| Principle Foundation Extended ServicesOverland Park, KS | 2023-2025 pledge - embraced:fully program | $25K |
| Tenth Church of Christ Scientist - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $25K |
| CherishabilityPortland, OR | 2023-2025 pledge - services, general operating, development | $20K |
| Clearview Home CorporationDelafield, WI | Support professional development, mentoring and education | $20K |
| Dominion Foundation theHerndon, VA | 2023-2025 pledge - christian science nurse education | $20K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere IncKnoxville, TN | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $20K |
| Longyear FoundationChestnut Hill, MA | 2024-2026 pledge - internship salaries and educational programs | $20K |
| Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $20K |
| Association of Organizations for Christian Science NursingEncinitas, CA | General operating expenses | $18K |
| Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, CO | General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs | $15K |
| Camps Leelanau & Kohahna Foundation IncMaple City, MI | General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs | $15K |
| Camps Newfoundowatonna CorporationHarrison, ME | General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs | $15K |
| Cedars Camps theLebanon, MO | General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs | $15K |
| Commission theBoston, MA | 2025-2027 pledge - general operations - staff support | $15K |
| Crystal Lake Camps IncHughesville, PA | General operating, camperships and any other unexpected needs | $15K |
By state: California 17 · Missouri 9 · Michigan 12 · Colorado 5 · Massachusetts 7 · Pennsylvania 3
About this foundation
Isabel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Flint, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Isabel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Initial submission should be made online at isabel.org Deadlines: February 1st.
How much does Isabel Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.3M across 82 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Isabel Foundation give?
California (17 grants), Missouri (9 grants), Michigan (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundationsince 1933 | Flint, MI | $166M835 grants · 2024 | $55K | Preselected only | $3.7B |
| Ruth Mott Foundationsince 1989 | Flint, MI | $4.1M51 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $272M |
| Anna Paulina Foundationsince 1963 | Flint, MI | $2.3M45 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Charles Stewart Harding Foundationsince 1966 | Flint, MI | $880K13 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $16M |
| The@john R Burt & Mildred B Burt Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | Flint, MI | $250K8 grants · 2025 | $28K | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| James a Welch Foundationsince 1962 | Flint, MI | $188K13 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $2.6M |
| The Geetha Govindaraj Foundationsince 2001 | Flint, MI | $71K4 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Meyer Family Foundationsince 1999 | Flint, MI | $81K22 grants · 2024 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $1.7M |