Bruce & Susan Neckers Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-3442952

Foundation Overview

Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Bruce & Susan Neckers Foundation has awarded 215 grants totaling $273,250 to organizations in Michigan, Ohio and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $13,000, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$273,250
Total Assets
$246,984
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 12%

3 of 25 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

91% 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 (85%), Holland (7%), Zeeland (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+265%

Strong 265% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bruce & Susan Neckers 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
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Eles Place $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2025
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Kids Food Basket $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
North End Community Ministries $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Third Reformed Church $8,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Salvation Army $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Mental Health Foundation $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Chautauqua Institution $1,000 Chautauqua, NY, US Program Funds 2025
Gr Public Museum $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Beacon Hill Foundation $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
West Side Chrisitan School $300 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Frederick Meijer Gardens $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Holland Cemetery Association $500 Clymer, NY, US Program Funds 2025
Michigan Public Radio $500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Program Funds 2025
The Ohio State University Fnd $500 Columbus, OH, US Program Funds 2025
Susan Mast Als Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Michigan State Bar Fnd $300 Lansing, MI, US Program Funds 2025
Clymer Historical Society $2,500 Clymer, NY, US Program Funds 2025
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Eles Place $1,200 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Holland Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2024
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
North End Community Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Third Reformed Church $6,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Salvation Army $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Mental Health Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Chautauqua Institution $500 Chautauqua, NY, US Program Funds 2024
Gr Public Museum $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Beacon Hill Foundation $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Robert Jackson Center $5,000 Jamestown, NY, US Program Funds 2024
West Side Chrisitan School $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Frederick Meijer Gardens $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Holland Cemetery Association $500 Clymer, NY, US Program Funds 2024
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Eles Place $1,200 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Holland Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2024
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
North End Community Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Third Reformed Church $6,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Salvation Army $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Mental Health Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Chautauqua Institution $500 Chautauqua, NY, US Program Funds 2024
Gr Public Museum $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Beacon Hill Foundation $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Robert Jackson Center $5,000 Jamestown, NY, US Program Funds 2024
West Side Chrisitan School $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Frederick Meijer Gardens $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2024
Holland Cemetery Association $500 Clymer, NY, US Program Funds 2024
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Eles Place $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Holland Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2023
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
North End Community Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Third Reformed Church $6,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Salvation Army $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Mental Health Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Chautauqua Institution $500 Chautauqua, NY, US Program Funds 2023
Gr Public Museum $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Beacon Hill Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Eles Place $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Holland Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2023
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
North End Community Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Third Reformed Church $6,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Salvation Army $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Mental Health Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Chautauqua Institution $500 Chautauqua, NY, US Program Funds 2023
Gr Public Museum $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Beacon Hill Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2023
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Eles Place $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Holland Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Hope College $10,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2022
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
North End Community Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Third Reformed Church $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Blandford Nature Center $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Eles Place $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Holland Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Hope College $10,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2022
In The Image $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
John Ball Zoo $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Kids Hope Us $500 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
North End Community Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Third Reformed Church $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
Wedgewood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2022
North End Community Ministries $3,900 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Kids Food Basket $3,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Mel Trotter Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Michigan Public Radio $500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Kids Hope Us $1,000 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Blandford Nature Center $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Frederik Meijer Gardnes & Sculpture $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Mental Health Foundation Of W Mich $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Ohio State University Foundation $1,000 Colombus, OH, US Program Funds 2021
Faith Hospice $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
In The Image $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Inner City Christian Federation $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Holland Cemetery Association $1,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Wedgewood Christian Services $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Wycliffe Bible Translators $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Program Funds 2021
Bethany Christian Services $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Land Conservancy Of West Mich $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Da Blodgett Saint Johns $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
John Ball Zoo $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Wgvu Public Media $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Silent Observor $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Susan Mast Als Foundation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Grand Rapids Public Museum $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
The Salvation Army $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Legal Assistance Center $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Reformed Church In America $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Robert Jackson Center $1,000 Jamestown, NY, US Program Funds 2021
Wscs Educational Foundation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Chautauqua Institution $1,000 Chautaucua, NY, US Program Funds 2021
Hope College $3,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2021
Grand Rapids Public Schools $13,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2020
North End Community Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2020
Kids Food Basket $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2020
Mel Trotter Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2020
Ele's Place $1,000 Lansing, MI, US Program Funds 2020
Michigan Public Radio $300 Ann Arbor, MI, US Program Funds 2020
Grand Rapids Christian Schools $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Mental Health Foundation $1,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
In The Image $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
North End Community Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Third Refored Church $3,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Wedgwood Christian Services $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
St Johns Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Kids Food Basket $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Mel Trotter Ministries $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Iccf $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Wguu $600 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Kids Hope Usa $1,000 Zeeland, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Salvation Army Of Kent County $1,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Western Theological Seminary $500 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Silent Observer $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
West Side Christian School $100 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
John Ball Zoo $500 Gran Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Blanford Nature Center $2,100 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Hauerkamp Huls $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Program Funds 2018
League Of Womens Workers $1,000 Lansing, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Ada Christian School Foundation $1,000 Ada, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Ele's Place $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Mayflower Preschool $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2018
Clymer Central School $1,650 Clymer, NY, US Program Funds 2018
Grand Rapids Christian Schools $200 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Wycliffe $500 Orlando, FL, US Program Funds 2017
Mental Health Foundation $700 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
In The Image $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
North End Community Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
The University Club $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Holland Home $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Third Refored Church $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Wedgwood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
St Johns Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Kids Food Basket $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
The Other Way Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Hope College $2,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Mel Trotter Ministries $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2017
Africa's Child $1,000 Holland, MI, US Program Funds 2016
Reformed Churches In Amercia $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
Holland Home $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
West Side Christian School $200 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
Wedgwood Christian Services $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
St Johns Home $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
Kids Food Basket $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016
Inner City Christian Federation $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Program Funds 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Bruce & Susan Neckers Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-3442952
Website N/A
Address 1919 BOSTON ST SE APT V103 Grand Rapids, MI 49506-4125

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bruce & Susan Neckers Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Bruce Neckers
Vice Preside Susan Neckers
Secretary Melissa Neckers-vanderleek

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.