Gillett Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1606747
Foundation Overview
Based in Ada, MI, Gillett Family Foundation has awarded 340 grants totaling $3,016,000 to organizations in Virginia, Michigan and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median award of $7,250.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,016,000
Total Assets
$6,277,443
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,250
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%
3 of 37 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
95% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (82%), Rockford (7%), Lowell (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-6%
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gillett Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artists Creating Together | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2024 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2024 |
| Blandford School | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids Commonwealth | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $4,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2024 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2024 |
| Children's Healing Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2024 |
| City High Middle School | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2024 |
| Everybody Plays | $18,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Community Events | 2024 |
| Faith Hospice | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2024 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2024 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2024 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2024 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2024 |
| Gilda's Club | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2024 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | $10,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2024 |
| John Ball Zoo | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Education | 2024 |
| Kid's Food Basket | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Provision Of Food To Children | 2024 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $1,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2024 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2024 |
| Mom's Bloom | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Postpartum Support For New Parents | 2024 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Research And Awareness | 2024 |
| North End Community Ministries | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2024 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2024 |
| Rockford Highschool | $7,500 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Center | 2024 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2024 |
| St Mary Foundation (Lacks Cancer Center) | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2024 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2024 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2024 |
| Act Foundation Usa Inc | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $35,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids Commonwealth | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2023 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2023 |
| Children's Healing Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2023 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2023 |
| Everybody Plays | $16,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Community Events | 2023 |
| Faith Hospice | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General | 2023 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2023 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2023 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2023 |
| Gilda's Club | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2023 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | $10,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| John Ball Zoo School | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2023 |
| John Ball Zoo | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Education | 2023 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $1,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Research And Awareness | 2023 |
| North End Community Ministries | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Paws With A Cause | $1,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2023 |
| Rockford Highschool | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Center | 2023 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2023 |
| St Mary Foundation (Lacks Cancer Center) | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2023 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2023 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2023 |
| Artists Creating Together | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids Commonwealth | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2022 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2022 |
| Children's Healing Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2022 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Faith Hospice | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General | 2022 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2022 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2022 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2022 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | $15,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2022 |
| Hqgr | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Center | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Education | 2022 |
| Kent District Library | $2,500 | Comstock Park, MI, US | Library | 2022 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $2,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2022 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Research And Awareness | 2022 |
| North End Community Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Enrich Community | 2022 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2022 |
| Rockford Highschool | $7,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Center | 2022 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2022 |
| St Mary Foundation (Lack Cancer Center) | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2022 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2022 |
| Artists Creating Together | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids Commonwealth | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2022 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2022 |
| Children's Healing Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2022 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Faith Hospice | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General | 2022 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2022 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2022 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2022 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | $15,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2022 |
| Hqgr | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Center | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Education | 2022 |
| Kent District Library | $2,500 | Comstock Park, MI, US | Library | 2022 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $2,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2022 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Research And Awareness | 2022 |
| North End Community Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Enrich Community | 2022 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2022 |
| Rockford Highschool | $7,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Center | 2022 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2022 |
| St Mary Foundation (Lack Cancer Center) | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2022 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2022 |
| Artists Creating Together | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids Commonwealth | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2022 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2022 |
| Children's Healing Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2022 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Faith Hospice | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General | 2022 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2022 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2022 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Arts Organization | 2022 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | $15,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2022 |
| Hqgr | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Center | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Education | 2022 |
| Kent District Library | $2,500 | Comstock Park, MI, US | Library | 2022 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $2,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2022 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Research And Awareness | 2022 |
| North End Community Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Enrich Community | 2022 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2022 |
| Rockford Highschool | $7,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Center | 2022 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2022 |
| St Mary Foundation (Lack Cancer Center) | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2022 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2022 |
| Act Foundation Usa Inc | $5,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| Berkley Hills Church | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Grand Rapids Commonwealth | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2021 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2021 |
| Children's Healing Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2021 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Faith Hospice | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General | 2021 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2021 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2021 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2021 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2021 |
| Gilda's Club | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2021 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | $15,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2021 |
| Hqgr | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Center | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2021 |
| John Ball Zoo | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Education | 2021 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $2,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2021 |
| Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary | $1,500 | Lake Odessa, MI, US | Animal Shelter | 2021 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2021 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Research And Awareness | 2021 |
| North End Community Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Enrich Community | 2021 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2021 |
| Rockford Highschool | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2021 |
| St Mary Foundation (lack Cancer Center) | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2021 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2021 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2021 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2020 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients | 2020 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2020 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2020 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Enrich Community | 2020 |
| Hqgr | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Center | 2020 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue | 2020 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2020 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2020 |
| North End Community Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| East Rockford Middle School | $2,500 | Rockford, MI, US | General | 2020 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2020 |
| Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary | $1,500 | Lake Odessa, MI, US | Animal Shelter | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support | 2020 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2020 |
| Children's Healing Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Students Advancement Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Zinser Elementary | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Public School | 2020 |
| Berkley Hills Church | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $5,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2020 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2020 |
| St Mary Foundation (lack Cancer Center) | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2020 |
| Faith Hospice | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Hospice Care | 2020 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2020 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cancer Treatment | 2020 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Neighborhood Assistance | 2020 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2020 |
| Berkley Hills Church | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2018 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events. | 2018 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $14,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2018 |
| Children's Assessment Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Child Sexual Assault Support And Prevention | 2018 |
| Children's Healing Center | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment. | 2018 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2018 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2018 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities. | 2018 |
| Gilda's Club | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients. | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Police Canine Unit Foundation | $12,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Support Police Canines. | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support. | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Students Advancement Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2018 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2018 |
| Hope Network Peer To Peer | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Autism Support. | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $6,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue. | 2018 |
| Kid's Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Provide Food To Children | 2018 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $5,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2018 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Assist Human Rehabilitation. | 2018 |
| Officer Robert A Kozminski Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2018 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Musical Arts | 2018 |
| Mamrelund Lutheran Church Food Bank | $1,000 | Kent City, MI, US | Provide Food To Community | 2018 |
| Hqgr | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Youth Center | 2018 |
| Senior Neighbors | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Senior Centers | 2018 |
| Friends Of Grand Rapids Parks | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Services | 2018 |
| North End Community Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food Pantry | 2018 |
| East Rockford Middle School | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General | 2018 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,000 | Wayland, MI, US | Support For Animals | 2018 |
| Berkley Hills Church | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2017 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events. | 2017 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $10,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2017 |
| Children's Assessment Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Child Sexual Assault Support And Prevention | 2017 |
| Children's Healing Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment. | 2017 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2017 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2017 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities. | 2017 |
| Gilda's Club | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients. | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Police Canine Unit Foundation | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Support Police Canines. | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support. | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $12,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Students Advancement Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2017 |
| Hope Network Peer To Peer | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Autism Support. | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $6,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue. | 2017 |
| Kid's Food Basket | $7,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Provide Food To Children | 2017 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $5,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2017 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Assist Human Rehabilitation. | 2017 |
| Officer Robert A Kozminski Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2017 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2016 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Environment | 2016 |
| Berkley Hills Church | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Lowell's Open Table | $5,000 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Events | 2016 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Legal Services | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Students Advancement Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2016 |
| Ywca West Central Michigan | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Civil Rights | 2016 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Assist Human Rehabilitation. | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events | 2016 |
| Hope Network Pier To Pier | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Autism Support. | 2016 |
| Gerald R Ford Presedential Foundation | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Library And Museum Activities. | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2016 |
| Children's Healing Center | $14,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Children's Healing Environment. | 2016 |
| 3-11 Youth Housing | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Affordable Housing For Youth. | 2016 |
| John Ball Zoo Foundation | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Zoo | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Museum | 2016 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health Care | 2016 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Art And Nature | 2016 |
| Children's Assessment Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Child Sexual Assault Support And Prevention | 2016 |
| Kid's Food Basket | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Provide Food To Children | 2016 |
| Gilda's Club | $7,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Emotional Healthcare For Cancer Patients. | 2016 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | $11,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2016 |
| Officer Robert A Kozminski Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Education | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $6,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Animal Rescue. | 2016 |
| Camp Roger | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Summer Camp | 2016 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Family Services | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Police Canine Unit Foundation | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Support Police Canines. | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Police Foundation | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Police Support. | 2016 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Events. | 2016 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary Ptc | $2,500 | Rockford, MI, US | Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-1606747 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3100 BOYNTON AVENUE NE Ada, MI 49301-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gillett Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Treasurer | Richard M Gillett Jr |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Megan G Vogrig |
| Co-trustee | Sarah A Gillett |
Forms 990-PF
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