Word Investments Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2470907
Foundation Overview
Based in Ada, MI, Word Investments Inc has awarded 221 grants totaling $4,975,700 to organizations in Michigan, Washington and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $175 to $300,441, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 40 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 19 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (62%), See Corporate Address (7%), Zeeland (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 41% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (60%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Word Investments Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benevolence | $300,441 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Calvary Church | $25,250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Seed Company | $25,000 | Arlington, TX, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Coram Deo Association Of Churches | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Grace Explorations | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| United Church | $10,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | $10,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Chartiable | 2024 |
| The Grand Awakening | $6,000 | Kentwood, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Assemblies Of God | $5,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Christian Life Ministries | $5,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Network 20 International | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| The Foundry | $5,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Youth With A Mission | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Religious | 2024 |
| The Way Microchurches | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Ambassadors Of Christ International | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Christian Student Fellowship Inc | $2,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Reliant Mission | $1,500 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Living With Hope | $1,000 | Highland, IN, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Gospel Matters Inc | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Ncs Grand Rapids | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Benevolence | $300,441 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Calvary Church | $25,250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Seed Company | $25,000 | Arlington, TX, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Coram Deo Association Of Churches | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Grace Explorations | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| United Church | $10,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | $10,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Chartiable | 2024 |
| The Grand Awakening | $6,000 | Kentwood, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Assemblies Of God | $5,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Christian Life Ministries | $5,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Network 20 International | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| The Foundry | $5,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Youth With A Mission | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Religious | 2024 |
| The Way Microchurches | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Ambassadors Of Christ International | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Christian Student Fellowship Inc | $2,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Reliant Mission | $1,500 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Living With Hope | $1,000 | Highland, IN, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Gospel Matters Inc | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Ncs Grand Rapids | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Benevolence | $174,847 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Calvary Church | $11,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cure International | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Grace Explorations | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Missional Chaplains | $500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Network 20 International | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Seed Company | $50,000 | Arlington, TX, US | Religious | 2023 |
| World Vision | $175 | Federal Way, WA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ | $7,500 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Youth With A Mission | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Assemblies Of God | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Foundry | $2,500 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Crossover Global | $1,600 | Columbia, SC, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Seed Company | $16,833 | Conyers, GA, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Mission Enablers Internation | $4,800 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Camp Roger | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Reliant Mission | $2,500 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Grace Global Ministries | $3,000 | Cedarville, OH, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Harvest - Spring Lake | $200 | Spring Lake, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | $6,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Chartiable | 2023 |
| King's Table Ministries | $5,000 | Ada, MI, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Living With Hope | $1,000 | Highland, IN, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Wcsg | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Benevolence | $223,578 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Calvary Church | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Church Planters Training International | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Cure International | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| David's House Ministries | $515 | Wyoming, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Grace Explorations | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Missional Chaplains | $3,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Ncs Grand Rapids | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Network 20 International | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Vision | $420 | Federal Way, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Assemblies Of God | $1,560 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| 222 Disciple | $1,000 | Brandon, MS, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Efca | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Foundry | $5,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| World | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Crossover Global | $7,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| The Seed Company | $89,334 | Conyers, GA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Trustbridge Global | $5,000 | N/a, N/A, SZ | Religious | 2022 |
| Illuminations | $125,000 | Thomasville, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mission Eurasia | $25,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mission Enablers Internation | $7,600 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Baptist Church Account | $7,000 | Lodz, N/A, PL | Religious | 2022 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Freedom In Christ Ministries | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mental Health Foundation Of West Mi | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Moody Radio | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Nest And Sparrow | $155,480 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Benevolence | $223,578 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Calvary Church | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Church Planters Training International | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Cure International | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| David's House Ministries | $515 | Wyoming, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Grace Explorations | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Missional Chaplains | $3,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Ncs Grand Rapids | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Network 20 International | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Vision | $420 | Federal Way, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Assemblies Of God | $1,560 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| 222 Disciple | $1,000 | Brandon, MS, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Efca | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Foundry | $5,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| World | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Crossover Global | $7,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| The Seed Company | $89,334 | Conyers, GA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Trustbridge Global | $5,000 | Foreign, Foreign, SZ | Religious | 2022 |
| Illuminations | $125,000 | Thomasville, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mission Eurasia | $25,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mission Enablers Internation | $7,600 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Baptist Church Account | $7,000 | Lodz, Foreign, PL | Religious | 2022 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Freedom In Christ Ministries | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mental Health Foundation Of West Mi | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Moody Radio | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Nest And Sparrow | $155,480 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Benevolence | $223,578 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Calvary Church | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Church Planters Training International | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Cure International | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| David's House Ministries | $515 | Wyoming, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Grace Explorations | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Missional Chaplains | $3,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Ncs Grand Rapids | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Network 20 International | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Vision | $420 | Federal Way, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Assemblies Of God | $1,560 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| 222 Disciple | $1,000 | Brandon, MS, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Efca | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Foundry | $5,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| World | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Crossover Global | $7,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| The Seed Company | $89,334 | Conyers, GA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Trustbridge Global | $5,000 | Foreign, Foreign, SZ | Religious | 2022 |
| Illuminations | $125,000 | Thomasville, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mission Eurasia | $25,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mission Enablers Internation | $7,600 | Bentonville, AR, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Baptist Church Account | $7,000 | Lodz, Foreign, PL | Religious | 2022 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Freedom In Christ Ministries | $2,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Mental Health Foundation Of West Mi | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Moody Radio | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Nest And Sparrow | $155,480 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Benevolence | $289,659 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Church Planters Training International | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Cure International | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Door | $1,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Grace Explorations | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Greater Europe Mission | $700 | Monument, CO, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Missional Chaplains | $1,125 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Partners Relief & Development | $10,867 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The First Tee Of West Michigan | $1,000 | Kentwood, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Trinity Mission Church | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| World Vision | $420 | Federal Way, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Youth For Christ | $1,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Youth With A Mission | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Assemblies Of God | $3,960 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| 222 Disciple | $1,500 | Brandon, MS, US | Religious | 2021 |
| City Impact | $2,500 | Ceder Springs, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Efca | $1,200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Institute For Bible Reading | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Monroe Community Church | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| The Foundry | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Thereforgo Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2021 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| World | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Religious | 2021 |
| World Movers International Church | $500 | Hamburg, N/A, GM | Religious | 2021 |
| Crossover Global | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Religious | 2021 |
| The Seed Company | $63,202 | Conyers, GA, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Trustbridge Global | $5,000 | N/a, N/A, SZ | Religious | 2021 |
| Illuminations | $125,000 | Thomasville, NC, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Benevolence | $135,318 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Both Hands Foundation | $500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Bridge Street House Of Prayer | $1,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Calvary Church | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Celebrate Kids Inc | $7,500 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Church Planters Training International | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Clear Bible Inc | $30,000 | Grandville, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Colson Center For Christian Worldview | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Hollandzeeland | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cure International | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Door | $26,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ecfa | $1,200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Center For Hospice Care | $1,300 | Mishawake, IN, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Geneva Camp And Retreat Center | $5,000 | Holland, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Good News Community Church | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Grace Explorations | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School Association | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Greater Europe Mission | $1,200 | Monument, CO, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $2,500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hope College | $4,500 | Holland, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Journey Academy | $1,000 | Ada, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $27,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Missional Chaplains | $2,500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Naples Community Church | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Network 20 International | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| New City Kids | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| New Heart Church | $1,936 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Partners Relief & Development | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Passthrough Charitable Deductions | $2,803 | See Corporate Address, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pope Initiatives | $5,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Salt Ministries | $5,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Seed Company | $81,002 | Arlington, TX, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Spring Hill Camps | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Synergy Resource Group | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Center For Faith Sexuality & Gender | $30,000 | Boise, ID, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Trinity Mission Church | $7,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Two Fish Foundation | $5,000 | Ada, MI, US | Religious | 2020 |
| World Vision | $1,410 | Federal Way, WA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Youth For Christ | $20,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Religious | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-2470907 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 7163 HEADLEY ST SE STE B Ada, MI 49301-9914 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Word Investments Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Clare Degraaf |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Susan Degraaf |
| Treasurer | Diane Luchies-pferdehirt |
Forms 990-PF
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