Foundations that fund organizations in Ada, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ada nonprofits
64 private foundations gave $6.8M to Ada organizations in their latest filings; 21 of the 64 that say either way accept applications.
153 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ada around $4,000. 49 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 64
- Accept applications
- 21
- of 64 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ada
- $6.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 153
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MI
- 77%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ada organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $2.0M | $2.0M | Preselected only | Religious |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 7 | $939K | $85K | Yes | General operating; Capital campaign; Project/program - uganda support |
| Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 6 | $753K | $73K | Yes | General operating; Project/program - firepup safety program; Capital campaign |
| Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation | Ada, MI | 4 | $639K | $131K | Preselected only | Community development; Health & human services |
| Stephen Klotz Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $509K | $509K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gifts to general funds |
| Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| The Korth Family Foundation Inc | Ada, MI | 2 | $225K | $113K | Preselected only | General donation to charity |
| Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation | Ada, MI | 5 | $221K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations; Connecting with community campaign |
| Cdv5 Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $135K | $68K | Yes | Capital campaign; General operating |
| Rev Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 4 | $126K | $23K | Preselected only | General operating; Capital campaign |
| Soul Soup Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Dlp Positive Returns Foundation | St Augustine, FL | 1 | $71K | $71K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Triford Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | 1 | $68K | $68K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Mojo Foundation C/O Michael a McGraw | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General support |
| The Lord Sees Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Ronald a and Patricia M Williams Charitable Foundation | Wyoming, MI | 2 | $49K | $25K | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 5 | $39K | $3,750 | Yes | General support; Training program sponsor; Hub furnishings |
| Cornucopia Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Ada township development |
| James and Shirley Balk Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | General support |
| Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'n C/O James R Clark | Ada, MI | 3 | $25K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| The Winkle Family Foundation | Lake City, MI | 1 | $23K | $23K | Yes | Community improvement |
| Mitchell and Sarah Miller Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | To support employment of individuals with intellectual or d… |
| Take His Hand Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | General support; General fund |
| The Thompson Family Foundation | Warren, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Brookby Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Hospice of michigan grief support services- west michigan |
| North Lake Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General |
| Taylor-Wierda Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Peter and Joan Secchia Family Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Operations pledge; Fall gala 2025 |
| The Kharis Foundation Inc | Schererville, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted contribution to general fund |
| The Mall Family Foundation | Rockford, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Jandernoa Foundation C/O Michael Jandernoa | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Preselected only | General support |
| Kimball Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 53 | $6,200 | $100 | Preselected only | Church |
| Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Feldpausch Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Annual support |
| Frey Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General Operating |
| James E Elliot Charitable Trust | Glen Ellyn, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Religious |
| The Mercantile Bank Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General support; 100 heart for 100,000 reasons sponsor - general support |
| Word Investments Inc | Ada, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Religious |
| The Robert E and Marcia L Schaub Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Brandon Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Michelle Marie Lunn Hope Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Schloarship |
| James and Jane Welch Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Slikkers Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Wesorick Family Foundation C/O David and Bonnie Wesorick | Spring Lake, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 2 | $2,150 | $1,075 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,016 | $2,016 | Preselected only | 2016 |
| Louis M Dexter Memorial Foundation Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General support |
| Answer Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Health care/philanthropic support |
| Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Randy and Terri Disselkoen Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | For people with and without special needs to work together |
| Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Financial support leading to a post high school degree |
| Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Annual support |
| The Lileikis Family Foundation C/O Thomas Lileikis | Wyoming, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program |
| Keller Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Cultural gifts |
| Abell-Hanger Foundation | Midland, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted donation |
| The Missad Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support surrounding communities |
| Rl & Dg Tusch Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Hayden Foundation | Williamsburg, MI | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Mi | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Glenn Family Foundation | Pierson, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Bryan Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable work |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $420 | $210 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| The Hale Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | General |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Ada, Michigan?
Dan and Sherry Bowen Foundation, Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation, Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation, Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation, Stephen Klotz Family Foundation and 59 others reported grants to Ada organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Ada. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.