Private foundation · EIN 38-3147551 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jack and Lija Romence Family 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: 32 grants paid, $257K total, median $1,000. 66% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$257K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
66%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cure International Children's HospitalsGrand Rapids, MICharitable$50K
Helen Devos Children's HospitalGrand Rapids, MICharitable$45K
Potters HouseGrand Rapids, MICharitable$40K
Da Blodgett St Johns HomeGrand Rapids, MICharitable$20K
Court Appointed Special AdvocatesGrand Rapids, MICharitable$20K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$20K
Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MICharitable$20K
Grand Valley UniversityAllendale, MIEducational$10K
Unity Spiritual Community ChurchGrand Rapids, MICharitable$5,000
Map InternationalBrunswick, GACharitable$4,000
Project HopeDorr, MICharitable$4,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Salvation ArmyGrand Rapids, MICharitable$2,000
FIRST Hand FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable$2,000
Latvian Club of SaginawMidland, MICharitable$1,500
Forest Hills Presbyterian ChurchGrand Rapids, MICharitable$1,000
Cascade Christian ChurchGrand Rapids, MICharitable$1,000
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MICharitable$1,000
Hospice of MichiganAda, MICharitable$1,000
Susan Mast ALS FoundationWalker, MICharitable$1,000
Young LifeColorado Springs, COCharitable$1,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CACharitable$1,000
Cherry Street Health CenterGrand Rapids, MICharitable$1,000
Help Pregnancy AidGrand Rapids, MICharitable$1,000
Operation Santa ClausLincoln, NECharitable$500
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkGrand Rapids, MICharitable$500
Kent Medical FoundationGrand Rapids, MICharitable$300
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MICharitable$200
Compassion & ChoicesEtna, NHCharitable$200
Mouth & Foot Painting ArtistsAtlanta, GACharitable$100
Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NECharitable$100
Christian Appalachian ProjectPaintsville, KYCharitable$100

By state: Michigan 21 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 2 · New York 1 · Missouri 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Jack L Romence, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Jack and Lija Romence Family 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 Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $257K across 32 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation give?

Michigan (21 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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