Private foundation · EIN 38-3325135 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ed and June Prein 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: 31 grants paid, $426K total, median $5,000. 61% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$426K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mary Free Bed FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$150K
St Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$75K
The Advancement CenterIndianapolis, INGeneral$25K
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$20K
Corewell Health FoundationSouthfield, MIGeneral$20K
Camp Ao-Wa-KiyaShelby, MIGeneral$10K
Forest Hills SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$10K
Frederik Meijer GardensGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$10K
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$10K
Helen Devos Children's Hospital Foundation for Child & Family LifeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$10K
Holy Cross Mission CenterNotre Dame, INGeneral$10K
John's Island FoundationVero Beach, FLGeneral$10K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral$10K
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIGeneral$10K
Catholic Foundation of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$5,000
Family Hope FoundationJenison, MIGeneral$5,000
I'm Safe Child Advocacy CenterFenwick, MIGeneral$5,000
Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$5,000
The Hope for Families CenterVero Beach, FLGeneral$5,000
The Learning AllianceVero Beach, FLGeneral$5,000
Atlantic Classical OrchestraFort Pierce, FLGeneral$3,000
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral$3,000
Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach, FLGeneral$3,000
St Joseph High SchoolSt Joseph, MIGeneral$2,000
Catholic Charities West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$1,000
Cleveland Clinic Indian River FoundationVero Beach, FLHealthcare$1,000
St Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, INGeneral$1,000
Catholic Central High SchoolGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$500
Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservatoryTraverse City, MIGeneral$500
Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, ILGeneral$400
Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilPetoskey, MIGeneral$300

By state: Michigan 19 · Indiana 4 · Florida 6 · Minnesota 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Ed and June Prein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of H Edward Prein, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Ed and June Prein 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 Ed and June Prein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $426K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ed and June Prein Foundation give?

Michigan (19 grants), Indiana (4 grants), Florida (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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