Private foundation · EIN 38-2966996 · Dexter, Michigan

River City 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: 7 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$1.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MIComprehensive building project$500K
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MIChildrens rehab hospital and pediatric initiative program$300K
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$200K
Hospice of Michigan IncAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$100K
Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$100K
John Ball ZooGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$100K
North Kent ConnectRockford, MIGeneral support$50K

About this foundation

River City Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dexter, Michigan, administered in care of Kenneth D Betz, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 River City 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 River City Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 7 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does River City Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near Dexter that accept applications

All in Michigan
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Robert B Westfall Foundationsince 1988 Dexter, MI $134K15 grants · 2024 $5,000Yes $2.0M
W K Kellogg Foundationsince 2014 Battle Creek, MI $304M1,819 grants · 2024 $100KYes $475M
Kresge Foundationsince 1928 Troy, MI $170M800 grants · 2024 $140KYes $4.1B
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundationsince 2012 Detroit, MI $141M413 grants · 2024 $100KYes $1.0B
Email me matching grants