Mojo Foundation
Accepts applications
Mojo Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$86.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
20% 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 | $2.4 million | 47 | $66.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 55 | $86.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael A McGraw 5940 Tahoe Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7121 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 455-0200 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Section 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Mojo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 40 | $2.1 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $200,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $123,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $24,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olivet Nazarene University Foundation | General support | $1.3 million |
| Grand Rapids International Fellowship | General support | $700,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools | General support | $500,000 |
| Parkview Church of the Nazarene | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Homes for Hope | General support | $125,000 |
| General Board of the Church of the Nazarene | General supportgeneral support | $103,000 |
| Community Food Club of Greater Grand Rapids | General support | $100,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | General support | $50,000 |
| I Like Giving | General support | $50,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General support | $50,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | General support | $35,000 |
| Right to Life of Michigan - Educational Fund | General support | $35,000 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services | General support | $35,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes | General support | $30,000 |
| Graces Table | General support | $26,000 |
| Flat River Outreach Minstries Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Africa Nazarene University | General support | $20,000 |
| Avon Community Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Comprehensive Therapy Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone University | General support | $20,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | General support | $20,000 |
| Grace Adventures | General support | $20,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission | General support | $20,000 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | General support | $20,000 |
| Keys for Kids Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | General support | $20,000 |
| Remembrance Ranch | General support | $20,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Samaritas | General support | $20,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Young Life Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Whitecaps Community Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Kentwood Public Schools Educational Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Promise | General support | $10,000 |
| Urban Family Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| Women at Risk International | General support | $10,000 |
| World Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| Awana Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A McGraw
- Michael R McGraw
- Joshua D McGraw
Questions people ask
Does Mojo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mojo Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mojo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael A McGraw (President), Michael R McGraw (Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer) and Joshua D McGraw (Vice President).
What does Mojo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.