Dr Joe Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-5343138

Foundation Overview

Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Dr Joe Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $1,838,900 to organizations in Michigan, Pennsylvania and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,838,900
Total Assets
$3,496,307
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 30 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

92% 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 Kalamazoo (57%), Mattawan (28%), Schoolcraft (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+1431%

Strong 1431% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). 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 Dr Joe 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
Aacorn Farm $12,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Life Enrichment For Adults With Developmental Disabilities 2023
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2023
Chubby Goat Acres $10,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Support For Animal Rescue Housing & Medical Expenses 2023
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Support For Traumas Of Child Abuse, Addiction, And Mental Health Disorders. 2023
Family And Children Services $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Families With Immediate Crisis Needs 2023
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Shoe Fund For Students In The Kalamazoo County Public Elementary School System 2023
Hospital Hospitatlity House $12,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2023
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance For Early Childhood Education 2023
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Education - Middle School Media Center 2023
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2023
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2023
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Animal Rescue 2023
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2023
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $15,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2023
Wildpaks $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Food Assistance To Students On Weekends 2023
Aacorn Farm $12,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Life Enrichment For Adults With Developmental Disabilities 2023
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2023
Chubby Goat Acres $10,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Support For Animal Rescue Housing & Medical Expenses 2023
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Support For Traumas Of Child Abuse, Addiction, And Mental Health Disorders. 2023
Family And Children Services $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Families With Immediate Crisis Needs 2023
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Shoe Fund For Students In The Kalamazoo County Public Elementary School System 2023
Hospital Hospitatlity House $12,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2023
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance For Early Childhood Education 2023
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Education - Middle School Media Center 2023
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2023
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2023
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Animal Rescue 2023
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2023
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $15,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2023
Wildpaks $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Food Assistance To Students On Weekends 2023
Aacorn Farm $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Life Enrichment For Adults With Developmental Disabilities 2022
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2022
Chubby Goat Acres $10,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Goat Rescue 2022
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Faith And Gratitude $5,000 North Huntington, PA, US Cancer Patient Support 2022
Family And Child Services $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Isolated Families Due To Pandemic Health Crisis 2022
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Hospital Hospitatlity House $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2022
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s $5,250 Kalamazoo, MI, US Tuition Assistance For Early Childhood Education 2022
Luc's Light Youth Music & Arts $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Provide Teens Of Sw Michigan Tools & Training To Develop Artistic Talents 2022
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $5,000 Mattawan, MI, US Education 2022
Mattawan Public Schools $1,050 Mattawan, MI, US Student Basketball Admission 2022
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2022
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2022
Sparrow & Nest Designs $10,000 Oshtemo, MI, US Assistance To Homeless Transitioning To A Home 2022
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Animal Rescue 2022
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2022
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Wildpaks $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Food Assistance To Students On Weekends 2022
Aacorn Farm $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Life Enrichment For Adults With Developmental Disabilities 2022
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2022
Chubby Goat Acres $10,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Goat Rescue 2022
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Faith And Gratitude $5,000 North Huntington, PA, US Cancer Patient Support 2022
Family And Child Services $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Isolated Families Due To Pandemic Health Crisis 2022
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Hospital Hospitatlity House $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2022
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s $5,250 Kalamazoo, MI, US Tuition Assistance For Early Childhood Education 2022
Luc's Light Youth Music & Arts $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Provide Teens Of Sw Michigan Tools & Training To Develop Artistic Talents 2022
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $5,000 Mattawan, MI, US Education 2022
Mattawan Public Schools $1,050 Mattawan, MI, US Student Basketball Admission 2022
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2022
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2022
Sparrow & Nest Designs $10,000 Oshtemo, MI, US Assistance To Homeless Transitioning To A Home 2022
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Animal Rescue 2022
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2022
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Wildpaks $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Food Assistance To Students On Weekends 2022
Aacorn Farm $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Life Enrichment For Adults With Developmental Disabilities 2022
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2022
Chubby Goat Acres $10,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Goat Rescue 2022
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Faith And Gratitude $5,000 North Huntington, PA, US Cancer Patient Support 2022
Family And Child Services $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Isolated Families Due To Pandemic Health Crisis 2022
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Hospital Hospitatlity House $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2022
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s $5,250 Kalamazoo, MI, US Tuition Assistance For Early Childhood Education 2022
Luc's Light Youth Music & Arts $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Provide Teens Of Sw Michigan Tools & Training To Develop Artistic Talents 2022
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $5,000 Mattawan, MI, US Education 2022
Mattawan Public Schools $1,050 Mattawan, MI, US Student Basketball Admission 2022
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2022
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2022
Sparrow & Nest Designs $10,000 Oshtemo, MI, US Assistance To Homeless Transitioning To A Home 2022
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Animal Rescue 2022
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2022
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Wildpaks $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Food Assistance To Students On Weekends 2022
Hospital Hospitatlity House $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational Programs For Children 2021
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2021
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2021
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2021
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2021
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2021
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2021
Chubby Goat Acres $7,500 Schoolcraft, MI, US Goat Rescue 2021
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $7,500 Mattawan, MI, US Education 2021
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2021
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2021
The Miracle League Of Southwest Michigan $5,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Sporting Activities For Children With Disabilities 2021
Family And Child Services $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Isolated Families Due To Pandemic Health Crisis 2021
The Salvation Army $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Provide Food, Clothing, And Other Assistance To Indigent Families 2021
Wildpaks $7,500 Mattawan, MI, US Food Assistance To Students On Weekends 2021
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Animal Rescue 2021
Mattawan Consolidated School $20,000 Mattawan, MI, US High School Building Upgraded Faucets 2020
Hospital Hospitatlity House $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational Programs For Children 2020
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2020
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2020
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2020
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2020
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2020
Minstry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2020
Chubby Goat Acres $3,500 Schoolcraft, MI, US Goat Rescue 2020
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $5,000 Mattawan, MI, US Education 2020
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2020
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Augusta, MI, US Activities And Therapies To Special Needs Individuals 2020
The Miracle League Of Southwest Michigan $15,000 Schoolcraft, MI, US Sporting Activities For Children With Disabilities 2020
Mattawan High School Wiredcats Frc Robotics Team $7,500 Mattawan, MI, US Assistance To High School Students 2019
Family And Children Services $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2019
Hospital Hospitatlity House $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational Programs For Children 2019
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2019
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission $7,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2019
Community Healing Centers $20,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2019
The Salvation Army $7,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2019
Helen L Fox Gospel Music Center $5,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Music Education For Urban Youth 2019
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2019
Pretty Lake $10,000 Mattawan, MI, US Sponsor Camp For Youth And Their Families 2019
Miistry With Community $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Daytime Shelter And Resource Center 2019
Spca Of Southwest Michigan $7,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Rescuing Homeless Animals 2019
Chubby Goat Acres $7,500 Schoolcraft, MI, US Goat Rescue 2019
Wildpaks $7,500 Mattawan, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Students 2019
Mattawan Public Education Foundation $7,500 Mattawan, MI, US Education 2019
First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2019
The First Day Shoe Fund $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
Family And Children Services $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
Hospital Hospitatlity House $25,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational Programs For Children 2018
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $30,000 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2018
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
Community Healing Centers $15,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
The Salvation Army $7,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
Open Doors $7,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation $12,500 Hilton Head Island, SC, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2018
4 Paws For Ability $12,000 Xenia, OH, US Providing Service Dogs To Children 2018
The Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center $15,000 Augusta, MI, US Equine-assisted Activities And Therapies To Those With Special Needs 2018
Emmanuel Hospice $15,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2018
The First Day Shoe Fund $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2017
Family And Children Services $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2017
Hospital Hospitatlity House $4,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2017
Boys & Girls Clubs $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational Programs For Children 2017
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $2,500 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2017
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2017
Community Healing Centers $1,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2017
The First Day Shoe Fund $1,500 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2016
Family And Children Services $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2016
Hospital Hospitatlity House $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Housing Families Of Critically Ill 2016
Boys & Girls Clubs $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Educational Programs For Children 2016
The Walk Tall Foundation For Kids $2,500 Mattawan, MI, US Educational Programs & Scholarships 2016
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission $2,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2016
Community Healing Centers $1,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2016

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Contact Information

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

EIN 45-5343138
Website N/A
Address 7354 OAK SHORE DR Portage, MI 49024-7858

Key People (3)

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

Secretary Dennis Yetter
Treasurer Tim Meeker
President Sarah Yetter

Forms 990-PF

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  • 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 February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.