Private foundation · EIN 81-4585380 · Hudsonville, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Talsma Family 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: 10 grants paid, $175K total, median $5,000. 70% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$175K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Young LifeColorado Springs, CODonation to reach kids for christ$108K
Redeemer Christian SchoolZeeland, MIHelp provide education$20K
Club BeyondColorado Springs, COSupport for military teens$15K
EncompasskidsHolland, MISupport children in africa$10K
Midtown Counseling ServicesHolland, MISupport persons who need counseling$5,000
Hand2handJenison, MIProviding food to students in need$5,000
Sewfunn Dandelion LessonsZeeland, MITeaching people skills$5,000
American Cancer SocietyGrand Rapids, MIHelp to prevent cancer$5,000
Sunset MinistrySan Francisco, CAPortugal trip fundraising$1,000
Jenison School Band BoostersJenison, MIHelp the public school band$200

By state: Colorado 2 · Michigan 7 · California 1

About this foundation

Talsma Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hudsonville, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Talsma Family 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 Talsma Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $175K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Talsma Family Foundation give?

Colorado (2 grants), Michigan (7 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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