Private foundation · EIN 38-3444860 · Ada, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kinship 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: 1 grants paid, $58K total, median $58K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$58K
Median grant
$58K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Forest Hills Public SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIEducation$58K

About this foundation

Kinship Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, administered in care of James a Radgens, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Kinship 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 Kinship Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 1 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Kinship Foundation give?

Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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