How to apply
Contact foundation in writing for standard application form. Contact: Michael Julien, 2397 N Dagget Rd, Pierson, Mi, 6164810582, MIKE.JULIEN.MICHIGAN@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: See application form
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo FoundationRochester, MN | Transplant research & innovation | $100K |
| Grcc - Tassell TechGrand Rapids, MI | M-tec/robotics | $60K |
| Equine Assisted DevelopmentGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $30K |
| Imaging the WorldCharlotte, VT | Kenya | $28K |
| Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $20K |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential FoundatiGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $15K |
| Saint Jude ResearchMemphis, TN | General operating support | $10K |
| Kcis Community Action FundGrand Rapids, MI | Kent county sheriff k9 | $10K |
| Alano Club of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bangla Ministries WorldwideGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bridge the GapwmfaKentwood, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Empowered FamiliesLansing, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens &Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Choir of PraiseGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wawashkamo Golf ClubMackinac Island, MI | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Lauren Tiesma and GvsuAllendale, MI | Scholarship | $4,100 |
| Cornelius Lathweel and MsuEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Dahlia Veldhouse and Ferris StateBig Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | Wisner & novo chiro scholarship/gene | $2,500 |
| Alex Seaton & WmuKalamazoo, MI | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| West Michigan Teen ChallengeMuskegon, MI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Abigail Cummings and Hope CollegeHolland, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Akshat Jain and U of MAnn Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Anne Douma and Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Anne Wiecherjes and Univ of PittsbuPittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Austin Idziak and Michigan StateEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Avery Sheldon and Butler UnivIndianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Carson Woods and MsuEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Cody Veldhouse and Michigan StateEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Connor Couch and U of MAnn Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Cooper Dlugos & Purdue UnivWest Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fidele Byiringiro and Oakland UnivRochester, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Floyd Tucker and Hampton UnivHampton, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grant Woods and MsuEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Joseph Sitarski and U of MAnn Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kaela Atkinson and Michigan StateEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kelsey Depault & Northwood UniversiMidland, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lucy Wu and Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| McKenna Vanoveren and U of TampaTampa, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Nuha Hussein & GvsuAllendale, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Siman Pham & MsuEast Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Dwelling PlaceGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $1,750 |
| Toys for TotsTriangle, VA | General operating support | $1,750 |
| Kid's Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Covenant HouseGrand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MI | General operating support | $500 |
By state: Michigan 35 · Minnesota 1 · Vermont 1 · Tennessee 2 · Indiana 3 · Virginia 2
About this foundation
Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank, 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.
Does Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact foundation in writing for standard application form. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $371K across 46 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Foundation give?
Michigan (35 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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