Private foundation · EIN 82-3656138 · Dearborn, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Liberty 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: 10 grants paid, $615K total, median $58K. 70% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$615K
Median grant
$58K
Stays in MI
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Inter-City Baptist ChurchAllen Park, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$100K
Beth Eden Missionary Baptist ChurchDetroit, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$100K
First Latin American Baptist ChurchDetroit, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$75K
Mercy Hill ChurchPort Austin, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$70K
Rooted ChurchRoyal Oak, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$65K
Lakewood Baptist ChurchPewaukee, WITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$50K
Gospel Grace ChurchFortville, INTo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$40K
Pillar Church IncWauwatosa, WITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$40K
Lake Orion Baptist ChurchLake Orion, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$40K
Grace Baptist Church of HamtramckHamtramck, MITo benefit religious or other charitable purposes.$35K

By state: Michigan 7 · Wisconsin 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Liberty Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dearborn, Michigan, administered in care of Robbin Vandervort, 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 Liberty 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 Liberty Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $615K across 10 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Liberty Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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