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Press on Foundation

Preselected recipients only Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 464074288

Press on Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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 in 2025 was up from $26,200 the year before.

25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,1508$109,494
2024$26,2007$92,101
2025$31,0008$67,161

How to apply

Press on 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 Press on Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan6$22,500
Indiana1$5,000
California1$3,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Set Free Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
General fund$10,000
Pastors in Prayer
Roanoke, IN
General fund$5,000
Walking by Faith
Grandville, MI
General fund$5,000
New Life Ministries
Lake Forest, CA
General fund$3,500
Grand Haven Christian Schools
Grand Haven, MI
General fund$2,500
International Promise Foundation
Byron Center, MI
General fund$2,400
Mel Trotter Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
General fund$2,000
Across My Heart Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
General fund$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Press on Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Press on Foundation give?

$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Press on Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Tony L Groll (President), Kandy K Groll (Sec/Treas), Tamedy J Bultema (Director) and Chase R Groll (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Press on Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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