Buist Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3314509
Foundation Overview
Based in Byron Center, MI, Buist Foundation has awarded 193 grants totaling $840,736 to organizations in Maryland, Michigan and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $80 to $75,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
44 of 70 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
88% 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 (38%), Byron Center (16%), Hudsonville (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 43% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Buist 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaire Mcintyre | $1,001 | Lowell, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2023 |
| Alex King | $250 | Wayland, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| All Belong | $1,740 | Wyoming, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Alternatives Of Kalamazoo Crises Pregnancy Center | $4,993 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Arianna Edwards | $511 | Sparta, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Arianna Thaler | $477 | Hastings, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Austin Hughes | $200 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Bethel Community Education | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Bridge Street House Of Prayer | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Byron Center High School | $2,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Byron Community Ministries | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2023 |
| Daddy Daughter Time | $530 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Degage Ministries | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Designed To Thrive | $5,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Exalta Health | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Extreme Response International | $1,023 | Snellville, GA, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Gabe & Emily Handy | $4,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Financial Assistance | 2023 |
| Generous Hands Inc | $2,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Glenwood Elementary - Kentwood Public Schools | $1,500 | Kentwood, MI, US | Community Garden | 2023 |
| Grant Me Hope | $2,500 | Holland, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Hand2hand | $156 | Jenison, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Hangar Youth And Community Center | $1,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Harmony Homes - Georgetown | $5,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Heritage Baptist Church | $750 | Kentwood, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| High Pointe Community Church | $1,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Home Repair Services | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Hope Unexpected | $3,300 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Hunt For A Cure | $2,127 | Belding, MI, US | Cystic Fibrosis Awareness | 2023 |
| Impact Burundi | $5,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Inspirit Church | $2,366 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Christian High School | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Life Quest | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Maggies Be Caf | $500 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Matt & Emily Slack | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Oasis Of Hope Center | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Restoration Church | $2,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Simon Luk (Luk Bol Deng) | $1,750 | Kentwood, MI, US | Tuition Assistance | 2023 |
| South Christian High School | $4,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | $250 | Waterford, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2023 |
| Sportspersons Ministries International | $1,500 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| The Navigators | $2,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| United Christian Services | $515 | Paw Paw, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Upcycle Bikes | $1,030 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Vivela | $1,030 | Zeeland, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| West Side Christian School | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | On Behalf Of Kendra Kuiper-no Longer Needs Medical Support | 2023 |
| Woodfield Community Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| World Vision International | $500 | Federal Way, WA, US | Financial Assistance | 2023 |
| Streams Of Hope | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Support | 2023 |
| Selah Empowers | $5,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Support | 2023 |
| Finding Freedom Ranch | $1,675 | Moline, MI, US | On Behalf Of Kendra Kuiper-no Longer Needs Medical Support | 2023 |
| Kelly Cleveland | $500 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Hopkins Community Church | $500 | Hopkins, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Centre De Sante Lumiere Haiti | $5,813 | Wyoming, MI, US | Missions | 2023 |
| Kent County Traffic Squad Fund | $750 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Christian Neighbors Inc | $1,000 | Douglas, MI, US | Support | 2023 |
| Martin Rec League | $2,000 | Plainwell, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Dutton Christian School | $250 | Caledonia, MI, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Mentorme | $2,000 | Jenison, MI, US | Support | 2023 |
| Amiina Ministries | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Right To Life | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Support- Property Services Department | 2023 |
| Parkview Elementary School | $1,000 | Novi, MI, US | Soccer Goals For School | 2023 |
| Word Of Life Fellowship | $1,000 | Schroon Lake, NY, US | Support- Property Services Department | 2023 |
| United States Fire Safety Service | $500 | Michigan Center, MI, US | Fire Prevention Training | 2023 |
| Daffodil Ministries | $2,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Support For Duplex Payoff | 2023 |
| Alpha Family Services | $500 | Greenville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Alternatives Of Kalamazoo Crises Pregnancy Center | $2,500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Pregnancy Assistance | 2022 |
| Byron Center High School | $1,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Byron Community Ministries | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Designed To Thrive | $2,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Assn Of West Michigan | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Exalta Health | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $75,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Generous Hands Inc | $1,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Harmony Homes - Georgetown | $5,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Heleon Devos Children's Hospital | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Home Repair Services | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Hope Unexpected | $2,500 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo Christian High School | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Life Quest | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Oasis Of Hope Center | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2022 |
| South Christian High School | $4,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sportspersons Ministries International | $2,250 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | $500 | Monrovia, CA, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Streams Of Hope | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Electrical Work | 2022 |
| The Navigators | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | R House Support | 2022 |
| Woodfield Community Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Impact Burundi | $75,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2022 |
| Tall Oaks Camp | $11,353 | Baldwin, MI, US | Electrical Work | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Extreme Response International | $2,500 | Snellville, GA, US | Missions | 2022 |
| Life International | $2,370 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2022 |
| The Haven Of Rest Ministries Of Battle Creek | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Beach Baptist Church | $1,000 | Ft Myers Beach, FL, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Rods Heroes | $523 | North Logan, UT, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Global Brigades Usa | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Missions | 2022 |
| Beat Childhood Cancer Fundraiser | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | $420 | Mount Pleasant, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2022 |
| Caledonia Crc | $80 | Caledonia, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Simon Luk | $1,750 | Kentwood, MI, US | Individual Person | 2022 |
| Waypoint Church | $50,000 | Clarkston, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Grace's Table | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| The Dock Ministries | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Selah Empowers | $1,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Linefork Foursquare Church | $15,000 | Linefork, KY, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Attic After School | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| Second Church Of Allendale | $250 | Allendale, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2022 |
| 4h | $704 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Alpha Family Services | $500 | Greenville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Alternatives Of Kalamazoo Crises Pregnancy Center | $500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Pregnancy Assistance | 2021 |
| Bridge Street House Of Prayer | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2021 |
| Byron Center High School | $2,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Byron Community Ministries | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2021 |
| Covenant House | $12,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Grant | 2021 |
| Designed To Thrive | $2,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Disability Advocates Of Kent County | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Down Syndrome Assn Of West Michigan | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Drive For Life Foundation | $1,500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Exalta Health | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Excelling Leaders | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Rockford, MI, US | Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | 2021 |
| First Christian Church | $5,000 | Dawson Springs, KY, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Generous Hands Inc | $1,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Harmony Homes - Georgetown | $5,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Heritage Crc | $1,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| High Pointe Community Church | $1,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Home Repair Services | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Hope Unexpected | $2,500 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo Christian High School | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Kids Food Basket | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Life Quest | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Oasis Of Hope Center | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2021 |
| Project Hope | $4,000 | Dorr, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Quality Affordable Homes | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| South Christian High School | $4,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Sportspersons Ministries International | $2,073 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | $500 | Monrovia, CA, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Starlite Shores | $1,500 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Streams Of Hope | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Electrical Work | 2021 |
| The Navigators | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | R House Support | 2021 |
| Treetops Collective | $199 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Woodfield Community Center | $15,520 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Young Lives | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2021 |
| Elizabeth Marcus | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Individual Person | 2021 |
| Heleon Devos Children's Hospital | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Woodfield Community Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Alternatives Of Kalamazoo Crises Pregnancy Center | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Pregnancy Assistance | 2020 |
| Byron Community Ministries | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2020 |
| Kids Food Basket | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Life Quest | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Project Hope | $4,000 | Dorr, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| The Haven Of Rest Ministries Of Battle Creek | $4,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Hope Unexpected | $3,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Missions | 2020 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Sportspersons Ministries International | $3,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Streams Of Hope | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Electrical Work | 2020 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $2,172 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2020 |
| Byron Center High School | $2,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Exalta Health | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Hugs For Horses And Children Youth Ranch | $2,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Mission | $2,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Missions | 2020 |
| Oasis Of Hope Center | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2020 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| South Christian High School | $2,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| The Navigators | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | R House Support | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Generous Hands Inc | $1,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Heritage Crc | $1,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo Christian High School | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Kids Hope Usa | $1,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Volunteers In Service | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions/community Development | 2020 |
| Young Lives | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Missions | 2020 |
| Inner City Christian Federation | $992 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Alpha Womens Center Of Lowell | $910 | Lowell, MI, US | Community Assistance | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Building Project Support | 2020 |
| Mississippi Christian Family Services Support Auxiliary | $500 | Jenison, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | $500 | Monrovia, CA, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church | $500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Brian And Tara Chapko | $500 | Carson City, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2020 |
| Love Inc Of Hudsonville | $410 | Hudsonville, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Zeeland Christian Schools | $363 | Zeeland, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ann Steenwyk | $400 | Caledonia, MI, US | Jenna Steenwyk Memorial Fundraiser | 2020 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | $210 | Mount Pleasant, MI, US | Financial Assistance | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-3314509 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2 - 84TH STREET Byron Center, MI 49315-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Buist Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Brent Brinks |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Matt Devries |
| Secretary | Andy Vermurlen |
| Director | Adam Herrema |
| Director | Scott Bishop |
Forms 990-PF
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