John E Fetzer Institute Inc
Preselected recipients only
John E Fetzer Institute Inc is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.1 million in 248 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2.4 million. 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$15.1 million
- Number of grants248
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$830 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8.3 million | 338 | $738 million |
| 2023 | $8.2 million | 310 | $779 million |
| 2024 | $15.1 million | 248 | $830 million |
How to apply
John E Fetzer Institute Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John E Fetzer Institute Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to New York. It also paid $45,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $4.1 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 19 | $1.3 million |
| California | 18 | $1.2 million |
| Illinois | 8 | $954,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $310,000 |
| Michigan | 126 | $277,275 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $230,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $217,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Conference of Religions for Peace | To promote shared flourishing within religions for peace's global network | $2.4 million |
| Pvblic Foundation | General operating support for the coalition for faith & media | $2.0 million |
| On Being Project | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network | General operating support | $500,000 |
| 2164 Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development International | General operating support | $300,000 |
| New Disabled South Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Inter-Religious Foundation for Community Organization Inc | General operating support | $245,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Community Partners | General operating support for the revolutionary love project | $200,000 |
| Highlander Research and Education Center | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Pastoral Care and Counseling Institute | For developing contemporary buddhist ethics to respond to pressing issues of our time | $200,000 |
| Social Impact Fund | General operating support for free america | $200,000 |
| Hindus for Human Rights Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Land Peace Foundation | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Milpa | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Mission Talk Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | General operating support for nuns & nones, an intergenerational spiritual community | $200,000 |
| Pillars Fund | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Tides Center | General operating support for kairos center for religions, rights & social justice | $200,000 |
| World Conference of Religions for Peace | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Center for Community Change | In support of united today, stronger tomorrow's faith strategy | $200,000 |
| Public Religion Research Institute | General operating support | $200,000 |
| United Nations Development Programme | General operating support for conscious food systems alliance & its consciousness based work | $200,000 |
| The Synergos Institute | In support of the spiritual civilization group | $150,000 |
| Faith in Action | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Faith in Public Life Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | General operating support for soul boom | $100,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Global Impact | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Artswestchester Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Build Up Boys | General operating support | $75,000 |
| The Aspen Institute (005) | General operating support for a global convener of changemakers building a better world | $75,000 |
| Pride in the Pews NFP Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | In support of the political climate adaption project | $50,000 |
| Proteus Fund | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Boisture - Retired 63025
- Jonathan A Lever
- Jennifer Bailey Helderman
- Bradley S Miller
- Carolyn T Brown
- Daniel J Cardinali
- Lynne Twist
- Anna Sun
Questions people ask
Does John E Fetzer Institute Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John E Fetzer Institute Inc give?
$15.1 million in tax year 2024, across 248 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John E Fetzer Institute Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Boisture - Retired 63025 (President & Ceo & Trustee), Jonathan A Lever (Executive Vice President & Coo), Jennifer Bailey Helderman (Trustee) and Bradley S Miller (Treasurer & Director of Finance) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does John E Fetzer Institute Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.