Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $211,361 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$211,361
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $212,350 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $212,350 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $211,361 | 17 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $198,861 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Heights | General support | $55,000 |
| Exalta Health | General support | $30,000 |
| Safe Haven | General support | $20,000 |
| Holland Home | General support | $20,000 |
| Iccf | General support | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | General support | $12,000 |
| Wedgewood Christian Services | General support | $11,500 |
| Second Christian Reformed | General support | $11,111 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | General support | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | General support | $7,000 |
| Road for Recovery | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | General support | $5,000 |
| All Belong | General support | $2,500 |
| Cord Group | General support | $1,500 |
| Project Hope | General support | $500 |
| The Banner | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Kool
Questions people ask
Does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation give?
$211,361 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Kool (Trustee).
What does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.