Private foundation · EIN 83-0555966 · Holland, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Julie and Kirk Cousins 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, $1.6M total, median $6,750. 50% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$1.6M
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in MI
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$45M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Discovery ChurchOrlando, FLGeneral funds$1.0M
Holland Christian SchoolsHolland, MIGeneral funds$222K
Community Church of DouglasDouglas, MIGeneral funds$53K
Compassionate Heart MinistriesZeeland, MIGeneral funds$50K
Team RubiconWestchester, CAGeneral funds$50K
Ecobuns Baby CoHolland, MIGeneral funds$36K
Berea Evangelical Lutheran ChurchInver Grove Heights, MNGeneral funds$30K
Atlanta Falcons Football Club LLCFlowery Branch, GAGeneral funds$25K
Helping Hands MinistriesSarasota, FLGeneral funds$21K
Gazelle SportsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral funds$20K
Free 2 PlayAdrian, MIGeneral funds$15K
Sacred Roots FarmGainesville, GAGeneral funds$13K
Christmas WishAtlanta, GAGeneral funds$11K
Uga FoundationAthens, GAGeneral funds$10K
Lanier Christian AcademyFlowery Branch, GAGeneral funds$10K
Community Fdn of Holland & ZeelandHolland, MIGeneral funds$7,500
Sweet Savour MinistriesHolland, MIGeneral funds$6,000
Altanta Birth CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral funds$5,000
Children's Praise 'n RainbowsEagan, MNGeneral funds$5,000
FIRST Tee West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral funds$5,000
Worship on the WaterfrontHolland, MIGeneral funds$5,000
Young Life HollandHolland, MIGeneral funds$5,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesMobile, ALGeneral funds$4,500
Avail AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral funds$3,500
Autism DelawareNewark, DEGeneral funds$2,500
Green Fork FoodGrand Rapids, MIGeneral funds$2,120
Allegra MarketingBattle Creek, MIGeneral funds$1,994
Book Scheerleaders Give TogetherArgyle, TXGeneral funds$1,500
Nature's MarketHolland, MIGeneral funds$1,495
Family CentralHolland, MIGeneral funds$1,298
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GAGeneral funds$1,140
Everyheart MovementSpring Arbor, MIGeneral funds$1,000

By state: Florida 2 · Michigan 16 · Georgia 7 · California 1 · Minnesota 3 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Holland, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Julie and Kirk Cousins 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 Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 32 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Michigan (16 grants), Georgia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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