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Little Current Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ada, Michigan · EIN 332231327

Little Current Foundation is a private foundation in Ada, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $285,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $48,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$00$401,552
2025$285,50013$7.0 million

How to apply

Little Current 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Little Current Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan12$275,500
Maine1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope for Single Moms (Grand Rapids)
Grand Rapids, MI
Support for one student in the College & Trades Program and launch of Cleaning for Hope workforce development pilot$48,000
New City Neighbors
Grand Rapids, MI
On solid ground capital campaign for urban agriculture training center$45,000
Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
General Operating$40,000
Family Promise of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
General Operating$35,000
Young Life - Greater Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
General operations$25,000
Treetops Collective
Grand Rapids, MI
General operating$20,000
Hand2Hand
Grand Rapids, MI
General operating$20,000
Blanford Nature Center
Grand Rapids, MI
General Operating$20,000
Once Upon a Room
Grand Rapids, ME
General operating$10,000
The Other Way Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
General operating$10,000
ICCF Community Home
Grand Rapids, MI
General operating$5,000
Harmel Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
General operating$5,000
Revive and Thrive Project
Grand Rapids, MI
General operating$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Little Current Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Little Current Foundation give?

$285,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs Little Current Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kelly Fortosis (Secretary), Rochelle Roskam (Treasurer) and Alex Fortosis (President).

What does Little Current Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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