Private foundation · EIN 38-6118663 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Beusse & Porter Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $199K total, median $5,000. 72% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$199K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
72%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.8M

How to apply

1. Letter requesting assistance including reason for need. 2. Copy of transcripts if applicable 3. Letter from school counselor or financial aid officer Contact: Beusse Porter Family Foundation, 1125 Santa Cruz Drive Se, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6167456680 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MIArt enrichment$21K
Grand Rapids BalletGrand Rapids, MIBallet$21K
Grand Rapids Civic TheaterGrand Rapids, MICharitable$21K
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MISymphony$21K
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MICollege$21K
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable$15K
Feeding America West MichiganComstock Park, MICharitablecharitable$13K
Beacon Hill FoundationGrand Rapids, MICharitable$10K
Mary Free Bed Art TherapyGrand Rapids, MICharitable$10K
International School of PortlandPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Land Conservancy of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MICharitable$5,000
Michigan Public RadionprAnn Arbor, MICharitable$5,000
Social Venture Partners of PortlandPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
MazamasPortland, ORCharitable$4,000
Billy Bear Hug FoundationGrand Rapids, MICharitable$3,000
Da Blodgett St John's HomeGrand Rapids, MICharitable$3,000
Grand Rapids Griffins Youth FoundationGrand Rapids, MICharitable$3,000
Paws With a CauseWayland, MICharitable$3,000
Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MICharitable$2,500
Fruit & Flower Child CenterPortland, ORCharitable$2,500
Hearts of GoldNew York, NYCharitable$2,500
Camp HenryNewaygo, MICharitablecharitable$1,500
UkanduPortland, ORCharitable$1,000
Innovation Law LabPortland, ORCharitable$500
Kind IncWashington, MICharitable

By state: Michigan 18 · Oregon 6 · New York 1

About this foundation

Beusse & Porter Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1967. 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 Beusse & Porter Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. 1. Letter requesting assistance including reason for need. 2. Copy of transcripts if applicable 3. Letter from school counselor or financial aid officer Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Beusse & Porter Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $199K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Beusse & Porter Family Foundation give?

Michigan (18 grants), Oregon (6 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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