The Pyle Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2678280
Foundation Overview
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, The Pyle Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $95,440 to organizations in Michigan, Wisconsin and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $4,900, with a median award of $200.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 16 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
76% 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 (53%), Muskegon (7%), Detroit (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 67% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Pyle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Post 381 | $200 | Newaygo, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Concord Friends Meeting | $300 | Concordville, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| First Air Force One | $200 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| George Mason University Foundation | $250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Grand Valley State University | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $250 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Judicial Watch | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sweet House Foundation | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $50 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| American Pancreatic Association | $100 | Leawood, KS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Association For The Blind | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| East Grand Rapids School Foundation | $400 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ferris State University | $200 | Big Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grand Valley State University | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grass River Natural Inc | $100 | Bellaire, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $3,775 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Michigan | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Houghton County Historical Society | $100 | Lake Linden, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Leadership Institute | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Michigan History Foundation | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $1,300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Skyline Camp & Retreat Center | $200 | Birmingham, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sweet House Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Tower Foundation | $100 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Yankee Air Museum | $95 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Pancreatic Association | $100 | Leawood, KS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Association For The Blind | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| East Grand Rapids School Foundation | $400 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ferris State University | $200 | Big Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grand Valley State University | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grass River Natural Inc | $100 | Bellaire, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $3,775 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Michigan | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Houghton County Historical Society | $100 | Lake Linden, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Leadership Institute | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Michigan History Foundation | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $1,300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Skyline Camp & Retreat Center | $200 | Birmingham, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sweet House Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Tower Foundation | $100 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Yankee Air Museum | $95 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Research | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arbor Circle | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Clark Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Concord Friends Meeting | $500 | Concordville, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Detroit Historical Society | $80 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $400 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $300 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Henry Ford Heritage Association | $100 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Historical Society Of Michigan | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $250 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $2,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Inc | $200 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Yearly Meeting | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $600 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Tower Foundation | $500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yankee Air Museum | $95 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Historic Center | $100 | West Yellowstone, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Research | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arbor Circle | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Clark Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Concord Friends Meeting | $500 | Concordville, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Detroit Historical Society | $80 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $400 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $300 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Henry Ford Heritage Association | $100 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Historical Society Of Michigan | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $250 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $2,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Inc | $200 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Yearly Meeting | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $600 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Tower Foundation | $500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yankee Air Museum | $95 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Historic Center | $100 | West Yellowstone, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Research | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arbor Circle | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Clark Foundation | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Concord Friends Meeting | $500 | Concordville, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Detroit Historical Society | $80 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $400 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $300 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Henry Ford Heritage Association | $100 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Historical Society Of Michigan | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| John Ball Zoo | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $250 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $2,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Inc | $200 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Yearly Meeting | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $600 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Tower Foundation | $500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yankee Air Museum | $95 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Historic Center | $100 | West Yellowstone, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ck Pier Badger Camp 1 | $700 | Franklin, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| East Grand Rapids School Foundation | $400 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Historical Society | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Grand Valley State University | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Grass River Natural Area | $100 | Bellaire, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $235 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Historical Society Of Michigan | $200 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Judicial Watch | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $250 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $3,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $2,800 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Yearly Meeting | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $600 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $100 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yellowstone Historic Center | $100 | West Yellowstone, MT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aquinas College - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities West Michigan | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $180 | Detroit, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation | $100 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grand Valley State University | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association | $500 | Mackinaw City, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Land Conservancy Of West Michigan | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $250 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $2,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mary Light Of Learning | $100 | Spring Lake, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | $4,900 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mercy House Of Southern Tier | $200 | Endicott, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Michigan History Foundation | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $300 | Muskegon, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $180 | Jackson, WY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| National Park Conservation Association | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Purple Rose Theater Company | $250 | Chelsea, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Saugatuck Center For The Arts | $50 | Saugatuck, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yellowstone Historic Center | $100 | West Yellowstone, MT, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-2678280 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3020 CHARLEVOIX DRIVE SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7050 |
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| Trustee | Owen Pyle Jr |
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