Rottman Family Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-3566006

Foundation Overview

Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Rottman Family Charitable Foundation has awarded 220 grants totaling $2,925,503 to organizations in Michigan, Colorado and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,600, with a median award of $9,945.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,925,503
Total Assets
$741,472
Median Grant (all grants)
$9,945

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-7% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%

3 of 13 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

72% 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 (75%), Wyoming (6%), Rockford (3%).

Funding Trajectory
-46%

Declining funding trend with 46% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

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 Rottman Family Charitable 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
Bridging Bionics $25,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2024
Calvin University $12,240 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Living Stones Academy $15,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Operation Smile $10,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2024
High Five Foundation $25,000 Truckee, CA, US Operational Purposes 2024
Celebration Fellowship $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Treetops Collective $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
The Carter Center $7,500 Atlnta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2024
All Belong Center For Inclusive Education $10,000 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Van Andel Institute $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Inner City Christian Federation $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Flat River Ministries $5,000 Lowell, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Asj Association For Just Societies $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2024
Bridging Bionics $20,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2023
Calvin University $10,764 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Living Stones Academy $31,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Operation Smile $4,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2023
High Five Foundation $25,000 Truckee, CA, US Operational Purposes 2023
Celebration Fellowship $7,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Treetops Collective $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Bridging Bionics $20,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2023
Calvin University $10,764 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Living Stones Academy $31,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Operation Smile $4,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2023
High Five Foundation $25,000 Truckee, CA, US Operational Purposes 2023
Celebration Fellowship $7,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
Treetops Collective $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2023
All Belong $25,000 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Assoc For A Just Society (honduras) $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Bridging Bionics $20,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2022
Calvin Seminary $9,890 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Carter Center $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2022
Celebration Prison Ministries $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Eastern Ave Christian Reformed Church $48,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Iccf $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Living Stones Academy $35,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Return To Dirt $20,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US Operational Purposes 2022
Treetops Collective $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Van Andel Educational Institute $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Case Western Reserve Universiry $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2022
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Operation Smile $19,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2022
All Belong $25,000 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Assoc For A Just Society (Honduras) $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Bridging Bionics $20,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2022
Calvin Seminary $9,890 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Carter Center $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2022
Celebration Prison Ministries $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Eastern Ave Christian Reformed Church $48,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Iccf $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Living Stones Academy $35,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Return To Dirt $20,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US Operational Purposes 2022
Treetops Collective $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Van Andel Educational Institute $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Case Western Reserve Universiry $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2022
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Operation Smile $19,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2022
All Belong $25,000 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Assoc For A Just Society (Honduras) $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Bridging Bionics $20,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2022
Calvin Seminary $9,890 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Carter Center $7,500 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2022
Celebration Prison Ministries $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Eastern Ave Christian Reformed Church $48,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Iccf $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Living Stones Academy $35,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Return To Dirt $20,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US Operational Purposes 2022
Treetops Collective $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Van Andel Educational Institute $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Case Western Reserve Universiry $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2022
Grand Valley State University $5,000 Allendale, MI, US Operational Purposes 2022
Operation Smile $19,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2022
All Belong $50,600 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Assoc For A Just Society (honduras) $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Baxter Community Center $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Bridging Bionics $25,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2021
Calvin Seminary $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Calvin Uni - Summer Research $9,030 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Camp Roger $20,000 Rockford, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Carter Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2021
Celebration Prison Ministries $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Colorado Rocky Mt School $2,000 Carbondale, CO, US Operational Purposes 2021
Cwru - Medical School $30,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2021
Doctors Without Borders $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational Purposes 2021
Eastern Ave Christian Reformed Church $45,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Flat River Outreach $5,000 Lowell, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Humanity For Prisoners $5,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Iccf $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Living Stones Academy $35,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Partners In Health $5,000 Boston, MA, US Operational Purposes 2021
Planned Parenthood $3,000 Washington, DC, US Operational Purposes 2021
Return To Dirt $25,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US Operational Purposes 2021
Treetops Collective $15,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
Van Andel Educational Institute $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
New City Kids $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2021
All Belong $3,500 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Assoc For A Just Society (hondourus) $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Baxter Community Center $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Bread For The World $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operational Purposes 2020
Bridging Bionics $34,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2020
Calvin Seminary $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Calvin Uni - Summer Research $8,800 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Calvin Uni - General Fund $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Camp Roger $25,000 Rockford, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Carter Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2020
Celebration Fellowship $15,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Colorado Rocky Mt School $3,000 Carbondale, CO, US Operational Purposes 2020
Cwru - Medical School $35,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2020
Eastern Ave Christian Reformed Church $45,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Farmer's Footprint Biome $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Operational Purposes 2020
First Hand Aid $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Flat River Outreach $5,000 Lowell, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Four Health Resources $2,500 Saranac, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Getting Back Up Fdn $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Guiding Light $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Habitat -- Kent Co $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Hillsdale College $2,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Iccf $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Living Stones Academy $37,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Meals On Wheels $5,000 Grandville, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Rehoboth Christian School $2,000 Rehoboth, NM, US Operational Purposes 2020
Return To Dirt $25,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US Operational Purposes 2020
Salvation Army $2,000 Alma, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
St Mary's Fdn $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Treetops Collective $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
Van Andel Educational Institute $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
West Michigan Land Conservancy $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operational Purposes 2020
World Renew $30,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2020
St Mary's Doran Foundation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
The Carter Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2018
Inner City Christian Federation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Camp Roger $25,000 Rockford, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church $45,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
The Salvation Army $2,000 Alma, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Habitat For Humanity Muskegon County $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Baxter Community Center $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Calvin College Annual Fund $14,159 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Calvin Theological Seminary $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Four Health Family Resource Center $7,500 Saranac, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Friendship Ministries $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Rehoboth Christian Schools $2,000 Rehoboth, NM, US Operational Purposes 2018
Van Andel Institute $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
World Renew $30,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Operation Smile - Rwanda $35,600 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2018
Calvin College - Research Fund $8,800 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Christian Learning Network $22,500 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
West Michigan Environmental Action Council $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Case Western Reserve University $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2018
Living Stones Academy $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Bridging Bionics $47,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2018
New City Kids $5,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Operational Purposes 2018
Celebration Fellowship $30,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Treetops Collective $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Association For A More Just Society $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Bay Cliff Health Camp $5,500 Big Bay, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Cherry Health Foundation $1,666 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Flat River Outreach Ministires $7,500 Lowell, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Guiding Light Ministries $4,666 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Hillsdale College $1,667 Hillsdale, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Land Conservancy Of West Michigan $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2018
Return To Dirt $15,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US Operational Purposes 2018
St Mary's Doran Foundation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
The Carter Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2017
Inner City Christian Federation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Camp Roger $20,000 Rockford, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church $42,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
The Salvation Army $2,000 Alma, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Habitat For Humanity Muskegon County $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Baxter Community Center $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Calvin College Annual Fund $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Calvin Theological Seminary $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Four Health Family Resource Center $10,000 Saranac, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Friendship Ministries $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Rehoboth Christian Schools $2,000 Rehoboth, NM, US Operational Purposes 2017
Land Conservancy Of West Michigan $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Van Andel Institute $28,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
World Renew $30,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Operation Smile - Rwanda $1,077 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2017
Calvin College - Research Fund $8,400 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Christian Learning Network $20,000 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
West Michigan Environmental Action Council $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Case Western Reserve University $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes 2017
Living Stones Academy $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Bridging Bionics $20,750 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes 2017
New City Kids $5,500 Jersey City, NJ, US Operational Purposes 2017
Celebration Fellowship $15,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Westminister Presbyterian Church $6,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2017
Centre De Sante Munezero $8,000 Bujumbura, KAMENGE, BY Operational Purposes 2017
St Mary's Doran Foundation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
The Carter Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Operational Purposes 2016
Inner City Christian Federation $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Camp Roger $20,000 Rockford, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Tall Turf Ministries $3,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church $43,450 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
The Salvation Army $2,000 Alma, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Bay Cliff Health Camp $7,000 Big Bay, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Habitat For Humanity Muskegon County $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Baxter Community Center $8,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Calvin College Annual Fund $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Calvin Theological Seminary $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Disability Concerns $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Four Health Family Resource Center $6,000 Saranac, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Friendship Ministries $7,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Rehoboth Christian Schools $2,000 Rehoboth, NM, US Operational Purposes 2016
Land Conservancy Of West Michigan $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Van Andel Institute $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
World Renew $27,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Operation Smile - Rwanda $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational Purposes 2016
Guiding Light Ministries $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes 2016
Calvin College - Research Fund $8,400 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes. 2016
Christian Learning Network $7,500 Wyoming, MI, US Operational Purposes. 2016
West Michigan Environmental Action Council $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Puposes. 2016
Case Western Reserve University $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US Operational Purposes. 2016
1st Hand Aid $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes. 2016
Living Stones Academy $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operational Purposes. 2016
Bridging Bionics $2,000 Basalt, CO, US Operational Purposes. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Rottman Family Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-3566006
Website N/A
Address 1911 THORN RUN CT SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8256

Key People (3)

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

President/secretary/treasurer Carol Rottman
Secretary Barbara Hoogenboom
Director Doug Rottman

Forms 990-PF

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