FWG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
FWG Foundation is a private foundation in Rothbury, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $94,450. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$94,450
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 73 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 76 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 70 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
FWG 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 FWG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 29 | $374,450 |
| Virginia | 4 | $135,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $117,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $85,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $73,000 |
| California | 4 | $65,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $32,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Era Christian School | General fund | $94,450 |
| Leadership Institute | General fund | $75,000 |
| Living on the Edge | General fund | $55,000 |
| American Center for Law & | General fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General fund | $35,000 |
| American Family Association | General fund | $25,000 |
| Behold Israel | General fund | $25,000 |
| Family Life | General fund | $25,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General fund | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | General fund | $25,000 |
| Liberty Counsel | General fund | $25,000 |
| Life Outreach | General fund | $25,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | General fund | $25,000 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wallbuilders Presentations LLC | General fund | $25,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christi | General fund | $22,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General fund | $22,000 |
| Discovering the Jewish Jesus | General fund | $20,000 |
| Family Policy FDTN | General fund | $20,000 |
| Family Research Council | General fund | $20,000 |
| Intercessors for America | General fund | $20,000 |
| Mission Avation Fellowship | General fund | $20,000 |
| Navigators | General fund | $20,000 |
| Oceana Christian School | General fund | $20,000 |
| Smile FM | General fund | $20,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | General fund | $20,000 |
| Turning Point | General fund | $20,000 |
| Run Ministries | General fund | $18,000 |
| Reach A Village | General fund | $16,000 |
| WCSG Cornerstone University Radio | General fund | $16,000 |
| A21 Campaign Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Christian Healthcare Centers | General fund | $15,000 |
| Colson Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| Eagle Village | General fund | $15,000 |
| Guiding Light Ministries | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mama Bear Apologetics | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mel Trotter | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mennonite Home Communities | General fund | $15,000 |
| Seed Company | General fund | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick F Grice Jr
- Wendy L Grice
- Rebekah Desarmo
- Jim Eppink
- Laurie Eppink
- Brent Desarmo
- Mike Termer
- Nancy Termer
Questions people ask
Does FWG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does FWG Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs FWG Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick F Grice Jr (President), Wendy L Grice (VP and Sec T), Rebekah Desarmo (Director) and Jim Eppink (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does FWG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.