Private foundation · EIN 82-3213551 · Battle Creek, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

D&e 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: 7 grants paid, $202K total, median $25K. 43% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$202K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MI
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MIDonoation for 2024-2024 school year capital expenses$100K
Adventist Health InternationalLoma Linda, CAFor bere hospital in chad, africa$25K
Ken & Mabel Brace FoundationNorfolk, MAGeneral contributions$25K
Ypao-Ordot Sda ChurchOrdotchalan Pago, GUWomen's ministry evangelism fund$25K
Battle Creek TabernacleBattle Creek, MIRadio ministry$15K
AmenGreensville, TNAmen detroit clinit - 3/10$7,000
Portland Sda ChurchPortland, MIRepair/maintenance project$5,000

By state: Michigan 3 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1 · GU 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

D&e Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan, administered in care of Donn a Latour, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 D&e 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 D&e Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $202K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does D&e Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), California (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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