Private foundation · EIN 38-3384598 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Krw Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $50K. 94% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$2.8M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
94%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$14M

How to apply

Letter request, supporting information welcomed. Contact: Kate P Wolters, 2260 Cascade Springs Dr Se, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6169490716, KATE.WOLTERS@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Rapids Symphony EndowmentGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$500K
Our HopeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$300K
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MIGeneral$250K
Family Promise of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$150K
Mary Free Bed FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$150K
The DiatribeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$150K
United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$100K
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$100K
Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$90K
Aspen InstituteWashington, DCGeneral$75K
Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$75K
Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$70K
YWCA West Central MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$65K
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$60K
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
C-SnipGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
DisartGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
FIRST Steps of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
Garfield Park Neighborhood AssociationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
Health Net of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$50K
Humane Society of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$45K
Beyond 26Wyoming, MIGeneral$30K
ACLU of MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral$25K
Disability Advocates of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
Ikus Life EnrichmentGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
Planned Parenthood of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
The Arc of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
West Michigan Center for Arts & TechnologyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
St Cecilia Music CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$15K
Camp SunshineHolland, MIGeneral$10K
Children's Advocacy Center of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$10K
Red Cross of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$5,000
Red Cross of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$5,000

By state: Michigan 32 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Krw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Kate P Wolters, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Krw Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter request, supporting information welcomed. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Krw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 34 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Krw Foundation give?

Michigan (32 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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