Herm And Shirley Geers Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1534415
Foundation Overview
Based in Kewadin, MI, Herm And Shirley Geers Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $3,135,020 to organizations in Texas, Michigan and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $300,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,135,020
Total Assets
$3,707,884
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50%
(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: 12%
4 of 34 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
44% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (41%), Lansing (14%), Southgate (11%).
Funding Trajectory
+37%
Moderate 37% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). 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 Herm And Shirley Geers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Foundation | $17,500 | Austin, TX, US | Create Opportunities For The People Of Roatan To Live A More Vibrant Life Through Community Development, Education, And Conservation. | 2023 |
| Alpha Childrens Ministries | $15,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Offer Food, Shelter, And Education To Poor Children In India. | 2023 |
| Chosen Vision | $10,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Agape | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2023 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $10,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2023 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2023 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $15,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2023 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2023 |
| Jubilee Reach | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support Families With Basic Needs | 2023 |
| Mission India | $45,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2023 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2023 |
| Sister India Fund | $15,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2023 |
| The Gideons International | $30,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2023 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2023 |
| World Renew | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2023 |
| Reach The Forgotten | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Develop Healthy Family, Church And Community Relationships | 2023 |
| Dwellingsnow | $15,000 | Bothell, WA, US | To Help As Many Families In Roatan, Honduras Make The Dream Of Owning A Home A Reality. | 2023 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | $17,500 | Austin, TX, US | Create Opportunities For The People Of Roatan To Live A More Vibrant Life Through Community Development, Education, And Conservation. | 2023 |
| Alpha Childrens Ministries | $15,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Offer Food, Shelter, And Education To Poor Children In India. | 2023 |
| Chosen Vision | $10,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Agape | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2023 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $10,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2023 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2023 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $15,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2023 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2023 |
| Jubilee Reach | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support Families With Basic Needs | 2023 |
| Mission India | $45,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2023 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2023 |
| Sister India Fund | $15,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2023 |
| The Gideons International | $30,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2023 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2023 |
| World Renew | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2023 |
| Reach The Forgotten | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Develop Healthy Family, Church And Community Relationships | 2023 |
| Dwellingsnow | $15,000 | Bothell, WA, US | To Help As Many Families In Roatan, Honduras Make The Dream Of Owning A Home A Reality. | 2023 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Opportunities For The People Of Roatan To Live A More Vibrant Life Through Community Development, Education, And Conservation. | 2022 |
| Chosen Vision | $10,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2022 |
| Dwellings Alternative Missions | $20,000 | Ferndale, WA, US | To Build Homes And Change Lives By Providing Shelter And Hope For Recipient Families As Well As A Life Changing Experience For Those Involved In The Building Process. | 2022 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Agape | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2022 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2022 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $20,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2022 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $5,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2022 |
| Inland Harvest | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | To Help Feed Hungry People | 2022 |
| Jubilee Reach | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support Families With Basic Needs | 2022 |
| Mission India | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2022 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2022 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2022 |
| The Gideons International | $20,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2022 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2022 |
| World Renew | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2022 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Opportunities For The People Of Roatan To Live A More Vibrant Life Through Community Development, Education, And Conservation. | 2022 |
| Chosen Vision | $10,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2022 |
| Dwellings Alternative Missions | $20,000 | Ferndale, WA, US | To Build Homes And Change Lives By Providing Shelter And Hope For Recipient Families As Well As A Life Changing Experience For Those Involved In The Building Process. | 2022 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Agape | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2022 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2022 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $20,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2022 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $5,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2022 |
| Inland Harvest | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | To Help Feed Hungry People | 2022 |
| Jubilee Reach | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support Families With Basic Needs | 2022 |
| Mission India | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2022 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2022 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2022 |
| The Gideons International | $20,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2022 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2022 |
| World Renew | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2022 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Opportunities For The People Of Roatan To Live A More Vibrant Life Through Community Development, Education, And Conservation. | 2022 |
| Chosen Vision | $10,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2022 |
| Dwellings Alternative Missions | $20,000 | Ferndale, WA, US | To Build Homes And Change Lives By Providing Shelter And Hope For Recipient Families As Well As A Life Changing Experience For Those Involved In The Building Process. | 2022 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Agape | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2022 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2022 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $20,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2022 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $5,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2022 |
| Inland Harvest | $5,000 | Redlands, CA, US | To Help Feed Hungry People | 2022 |
| Jubilee Reach | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support Families With Basic Needs | 2022 |
| Mission India | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2022 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2022 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2022 |
| The Gideons International | $20,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2022 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2022 |
| World Renew | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2022 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | $31,000 | Austin, TX, US | Create Opportunities For The People Of Roatan To Live A More Vibrant Life Through Community Development, Education, And Conservation. | 2021 |
| Alpha Childrens Ministries | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Offer Food, Shelter, And Education To Poor Children In India. | 2021 |
| Chosen Vision | $10,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2021 |
| Dwellings Alternative Missions | $10,000 | Ferndale, WA, US | To Build Homes And Change Lives By Providing Shelter And Hope For Recipient Families As Well As A Life Changing Experience For Those Involved In The Building Process. | 2021 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2021 |
| Friends Of Agape | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2021 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $15,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2021 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $20,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2021 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $5,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2021 |
| Holy Cross Services | $10,000 | Saginaw, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2021 |
| Jubilee Reach | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | To Support Families With Basic Needs | 2021 |
| Mission India | $45,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2021 |
| New Hope Community Church | $20,000 | Williamsburg, MI, US | To Support The New Hope Church Youth Center Campaign | 2021 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2021 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2021 |
| The Gideons International | $20,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2021 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2021 |
| World Renew | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2021 |
| Alzehimer's Disease Research | $20,000 | Clarksburg, MD, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support Those Affected By Cancer | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Heart Health | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Those Affected By Disasters. | 2020 |
| Back To God Ministries International | $55,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | To Share The Gospel In Communities Worldwide Using Radio, The Internet And Other Technology. | 2020 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Create A Learning Community That Forms Church Leaders Who Cultivate Communities Of Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2020 |
| Chosen Vision | $15,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2020 |
| City Rescue Mission | $20,000 | Lansing, MI, US | To Support American's Most Vulnerable | 2020 |
| Dwellings | $8,600 | Ferndale, WA, US | To Build Homes And Change Lives By Providing Shelter And Hope For Recipient Families As Well As A Life Changing Experience For Those Involved In The Building Process. | 2020 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2020 |
| Friends Of Agape | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Help Christians Serving In Challenging Places Around The World. | 2020 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2020 |
| Growing Hope Globally | $25,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2020 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $20,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2020 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2020 |
| Hour Of Power | $5,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | To Encourage Viewers To Learn More About Who They Are In Christ Through The Process Of Formation, To Belong To His Family Of Believers And Become A Part Of The Community, And To Heal As They Are Loved And Then Love And Help Heal Others Through Mission. | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $20,000 | White Plains, NY, US | To Cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease And Myeloma, And Improve The Quality Of Life Of Patients And Their Families. | 2020 |
| Mission India | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2020 |
| Resonate Global Mission | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring The Gospel To People, Neighborhoods, Communities, Churches And The World To Embolden Them In Participating In God's Mission And Faithfully Proclaiming And Living Out The Good News Of Jesus. | 2020 |
| River Terrace Church | $50,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Mission Of The Church | 2020 |
| Sister India Fund | $30,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries. | 2020 |
| The Als Association | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Treat And Cure Als Through Global Research And Nationwide Advocacy While Also Empowering People With Lou Gehrig's Disease And Their Families To Live Fuller Lives By Providing Them With Compassionate Care And Support. | 2020 |
| The Gideons International | $60,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. | 2020 |
| The Timothy Initiative | $5,000 | Raleigh, FL, US | To Advance Christ's Kingdom By Planting Multiplying Churches And Missional Communities In America And Around The World. | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America | $20,000 | Lansing, MI, US | To Support Those In Need Of Shelter | 2020 |
| World Renew | $55,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Those Affected By Disasters. | 2018 |
| Back To God Ministries International | $30,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | To Share The Gospel In Communities Worldwide Using Radio, The Internet And Other Technology. | 2018 |
| Brightfocus Foundation - Alzheimer's Disease Research | $15,000 | Clarksburg, MD, US | We Drive Innovative Research Worldwide And Support Awareness To End Alzheimer's, Macular Degeneration, And Glaucoma. | 2018 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Create A Learning Community That Forms Church Leaders Who Cultivate Communities Of Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2018 |
| Chosen Vision | $25,300 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2018 |
| Christian Reformed World Missions | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Glorify God By Leading The Crc To Respond Obediently To The Lord's Commission To Witness To The Good News Of God's Kingdon And Make Disciples Of All Nations. | 2018 |
| Foods Resources Bank | $10,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2018 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2018 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $9,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2018 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $5,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2018 |
| Hour Of Power | $25,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | To Encourage Viewers To Learn More About Who They Are In Christ Through The Process Of Formation, To Belong To His Family Of Believers And Become A Part Of The Community, And To Heal As They Are Loved And Then Love And Help Heal Others Through Mission. | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $9,000 | White Plains, NY, US | To Cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease And Myeloma, And Improve The Quality Of Life Of Patients And Their Families. | 2018 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Patients With The Best Care Available, And To Discover More Effective Strategies To Prevent, Control, And Ultimately Cure Cancer. | 2018 |
| Mission India | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2018 |
| River Terrace Church | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Grant | 2018 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2018 |
| Smile Train | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries.to Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries. | 2018 |
| The Als Association | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Treat And Cure Als Through Global Research And Nationwide Advocacy While Also Empowering People With Lou Gehrig's Disease And Their Families To Live Fuller Lives By Providing Them With Compassionate Care And Support. | 2018 |
| The Gideons International | $15,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2018 |
| The Navigators | $9,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Advance The Gospel Of Jesus And His Kingdom Into The Nations Through Spiritual Generations Of Laborers Living And Discipling Among The Lost. | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. | 2018 |
| World Renew | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2018 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research | $13,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2018 |
| Holy Cross Services | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Bring Hope, Promote Change, And Help People Live Free, Healthy And Productive Lives. | 2018 |
| Adventures In Missions | $5,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | To Raise Up A Generation Of Radically-committed Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Help Those Affected By Disasters. | 2017 |
| Back To God Ministries International | $5,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | To Share The Gospel In Communities Worldwide Using Radio, The Internet And Other Technology. | 2017 |
| Brightfocus Foundation - Alzheimer's Disease Research | $5,000 | Clarksburg, MD, US | We Drive Innovative Research Worldwide And Support Awareness To End Alzheimer's, Macular Degeneration, And Glaucoma. | 2017 |
| Christian Reformed World Missions | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Glorify God By Leading The Crc To Respond Obediently To The Lord's Commission To Witness To The Good News Of God's Kingdon And Make Disciples Of All Nations. | 2017 |
| Foods Resources Bank | $5,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2017 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2017 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $3,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2017 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $3,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2017 |
| Hour Of Power | $8,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | To Encourage Viewers To Learn More About Who They Are In Christ Through The Process Of Formation, To Belong To His Family Of Believers And Become A Part Of The Community, And To Heal As They Are Loved And Then Love And Help Heal Others Through Mission. | 2017 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $3,000 | White Plains, NY, US | To Cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease And Myeloma, And Improve The Quality Of Life Of Patients And Their Families. | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Patients With The Best Care Available, And To Discover More Effective Strategies To Prevent, Control, And Ultimately Cure Cancer. | 2017 |
| Mission India | $10,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2017 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2017 |
| Smile Train | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries.to Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries. | 2017 |
| The Als Association | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Treat And Cure Als Through Global Research And Nationwide Advocacy While Also Empowering People With Lou Gehrig's Disease And Their Families To Live Fuller Lives By Providing Them With Compassionate Care And Support. | 2017 |
| The Gideons International | $18,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Reach And Uplift All People And Bring Them To The Knowledge And Active Service Of God. | 2017 |
| World Renew | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2017 |
| Chosen Vision | $300,000 | Grand Ledge, MI, US | To Empower Developmentally Disabled Adults To Live Life As It Should Be. | 2017 |
| The Navigators | $3,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Advance The Gospel Of Jesus And His Kingdom Into The Nations Through Spiritual Generations Of Laborers Living And Discipling Among The Lost. | 2017 |
| Alternative Missionsdwellings | $70,000 | Ferndale, WA, US | To Build Homes And Change Lives By Providing Shelter And Hope For Recipient Families As Well As A Life Changing Experience For Those Involved In The Building Process. | 2017 |
| Back To God Ministries International | $10,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | To Share The Gospel In Communities Worldwide Using Radio, The Internet And Other Technology. | 2016 |
| Brightfocus Foundation - Alzheimer's Disease Research | $3,000 | Clarksburg, MD, US | We Drive Innovative Research Worldwide And Support Awareness To End Alzheimer's, Macular Degeneration, And Glaucoma. | 2016 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Create A Learning Community That Forms Church Leaders Who Cultivate Communities Of Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2016 |
| Christian Reformed World Missions | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Glorify God By Leading The Crc To Respond Obediently To The Lord's Commission To Witness To The Good News Of God's Kingdon And Make Disciples Of All Nations. | 2016 |
| Foods Resources Bank | $5,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Frb Raises Money To Help People In Developing Countries Grow Their Own Food. Each Year More Than 200 U.s. Growing Projects, Volunteers, Companies, And Organizations Raise $3.5-4 Million To Support 50-60 Overseas Programs. To Administer These Programs, Frb Works Through A Network Of 16 Member Organizations And Local Partner Organizations In More Than 29 Countries Around The World. | 2016 |
| Forgotten Man Ministries | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Bring Together Inmates, Chaplains, And Lay-workers In The Study And Ministry Of God's Word. | 2016 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Provides Emergency Food To Individuals And Families In Need In Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella And Gratiot Counties | 2016 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | $3,000 | Southgate, MI, US | Hyc Is A Non-denominational Christian Camp Committed To Introducing Christ To Those Who Have Yet To Know Him | 2016 |
| Hour Of Power | $6,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | To Encourage Viewers To Learn More About Who They Are In Christ Through The Process Of Formation, To Belong To His Family Of Believers And Become A Part Of The Community, And To Heal As They Are Loved And Then Love And Help Heal Others Through Mission. | 2016 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $4,000 | White Plains, NY, US | To Cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease And Myeloma, And Improve The Quality Of Life Of Patients And Their Families. | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Patients With The Best Care Available, And To Discover More Effective Strategies To Prevent, Control, And Ultimately Cure Cancer. | 2016 |
| Mission India | $10,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Equip India's Christians To Share Their Faith, Mentor New Disciples, And Plant Reproducing Churches. | 2016 |
| Shining A Light | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | To Accelerate The Global Effort To Eliminate Alzheimer's Disease. | 2016 |
| Sister India Fund | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | To Provide Education In Reading, Writing, And Math To Indian Women. | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries.to Provide Cleft Lip And Palate Surgeries To Children In Develping Countries. | 2016 |
| The Als Association | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Treat And Cure Als Through Global Research And Nationwide Advocacy While Also Empowering People With Lou Gehrig's Disease And Their Families To Live Fuller Lives By Providing Them With Compassionate Care And Support. | 2016 |
| The Gideons International | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Win Others For The Lord, Jesus Christ, Through The Association Of Christian Business And Professional Men For Service, The Personal Testimony And Personal Work By Individual Gideons, And The Placing Of The Bible Or Portions Thereof, In Hotels, Hospitals, Schools, Institutions, And Also Through The Distribution Of Same For Personal Use. | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $4,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Reach And Uplift All People And Bring Them To The Knowledge And Active Service Of God. | 2016 |
| World Renew | $20,420 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Engage God's People In Redeeming Resources And Developing Gifts In Collaborative Activities Of Love, Mercy, Justice, And Compassion. | 2016 |
| Operation Provider | $1,000 | Rim Forest, CA, US | Grant | 2016 |
| The Packinghouse | $2,000 | Redlands, CA, US | To Fund Missions Around The World. | 2016 |
| Inland Harvest | $1,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Grant | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Grant | 2016 |
| River Terrace Church | $50,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Grant | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Herm And Shirley Geers Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-1534415 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2741 N WEST TORCH LAKE DR Kewadin, MI 49648-9058 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Herm And Shirley Geers Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | David Geers |
|---|---|
| Director | Gregory Geers |
| Director | Jeff Geers |
Forms 990-PF
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