Private foundation · EIN 87-3913508 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hackett 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $765K total, median $15K. 70% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$765K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MI
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KYGeneral operating$125K
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MIGeneral operating$100K
West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$100K
Strickland Global LeadershipPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$91K
Design Museum in ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$75K
Madison County Food PantryLondon, OHGeneral operating$40K
Community Action HouseHolland, MIGeneral operating$30K
FIRST Presbyterian Child CenterLondon, OHGeneral operating$25K
Pine Rest Christian MentalGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$25K
Football Alumni of AmericaAnn Arbor, MIGeneral operating$15K
American Red CrossGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$15K
Covenant House MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$15K
Santa Claus GirlsComstock Park, MIGeneral operating$15K
Refugee Education CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$13K
WmcatGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$10K
Santa Fe InstituteSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating$10K
Emmanuel HospiceGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$10K
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$10K
Kidpower TeenpowerSanta Cruz, CAGeneral operating$10K
Grandville Avenue Arts & HumanitiesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$10K
Hand 2 HandJenison, MIGeneral operating$10K
In the ImageGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$7,500
I UnderstandGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Michigan 16 · Kentucky 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Illinois 1 · Ohio 2 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Hackett Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Dave Korte C/O Bdo USA, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Hackett Family 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 Hackett Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $765K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Hackett Family Foundation give?

Michigan (16 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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