Private foundation · EIN 45-1597938 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Take His Hand 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $554K total, median $10K. 81% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$554K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Hope AssociationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$101K
Crossroads Bible ChurchGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$70K
Cornerstone Univsersity - WcsgGrand Rapids, MIOutreach support$30K
Feeding America - West MichiganComstock Park, MIGeneral support$25K
Global Hope Network InternationalOrlando, FLDesignated donation$25K
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GATouch of hope$25K
West Michigan Community TennisGrand Rapids, MICapital campaign$25K
Camp HenryGrand Rapids, MIScholarship fund & summer staff$20K
New City KidsJersey City, NJGeneral support$20K
Christ Life MissionsWichita, KSGeneral support$15K
Culver Educational FoundationCulver, INGeneral support$15K
Northpointe Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MICapital campaign$15K
Unknown NationsComstock Park, MILeadership training$15K
Crossroads Bible ChurchGrand Rapids, MIFood share program$12K
Cure International Childrens HospGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
David's HouseWyoming, MIGeneral support$10K
Faith in DeedsAda, MIGeneral support$10K
Freedom in Faith MinistriesAda, MIGeneral fund$10K
Life InternationalGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
Mary Free Bed FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIThe spartan fund$10K
Pregnancy Resource Center of GrGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
Realtime Initiatives Josh & Shelly Buck Fam MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
Wedgewood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
Roanoke Ranch for KidsLowell, MISponsorship donation$5,850
CruOrlando, FLDonation$5,000
Da Blodgett - St Johns HomeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral donation$5,000
Gilda's ClubGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MICommunity leadership scholarship$5,000
Habitat for HumanityGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Home Repair ServicesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
The Grand AwakeningKentwood, MIGeneral support$5,000

By state: Michigan 26 · Florida 2 · Georgia 1 · New Jersey 1 · Kansas 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Take His Hand Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Robert W Corl III, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Take His Hand Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Take His Hand Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $554K across 32 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Take His Hand Foundation give?

Michigan (26 grants), Florida (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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