NSF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
NSF Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,300. 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$64,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,300
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,200 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,900 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $54,200 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $64,500 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
NSF 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 NSF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $58,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Repair Services Home Repair Services | Poverty relief | $11,300 |
| Revive and Thrive Project Revive and Thrive Project | Provide meals and job skills | $11,300 |
| Fueling Kids Futures Fueling Kids Futures | Hunger relief | $11,300 |
| Camp Quality USA Inc Camp Quality | Camp for kids with cancer | $8,000 |
| Paws With A Cause Paws With A Cause | Enhancing life for people with disab | $5,000 |
| Boyne City Food Pantry Boyne City Food Pantry | Serve people experiencing food insec | $5,000 |
| Kids Food Basket Kids Food Basket | Hunger relief | $4,600 |
| HRDC Human Development Resource Cen Human Development Resource Centers | Building a better community | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Equal Justice Initiative | Protect human rights for vulnerable | $2,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Children's Advocacy Center | Serve child victims of abuse | $2,000 |
| Odyssey House of Utah Odyssey House of Utah | Drug & alcohol rehabilitation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Jo Trapp
- Richard Trapp Jr
- Judith A Boos
- Donald B Boos
- Janet Boos
Questions people ask
Does NSF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NSF Foundation give?
$64,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs NSF Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Jo Trapp (Treasurer), Richard Trapp Jr (Director), Judith A Boos (Secretary) and Donald B Boos (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does NSF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.