Rali Ministries
Accepts applications
Rali Ministries is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $2,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$2,400
- Assets$1,733
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,462 the year before.
60% 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 | $8,250 | 4 | $7,336 |
| 2024 | $13,462 | 7 | $2,424 |
| 2025 | $7,000 | 5 | $1,733 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thad Shumway 121 E, Ste 210, Traverse City, MI 49684 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (231) 944-6242, lahtim76@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | all general non-specific requests are acceptable |
| Deadlines | open |
What Rali Ministries funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child and Family Services | End of year disbursement to local charity. | $2,400 |
| Freedom Builders | End of year disbursement to local charity. | $1,200 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Annual Year End Holiday Support | $1,200 |
| Thrive Medical Clinic | Annual Year End Holiday Support | $1,200 |
| Grand Traverse House of Prayer | General Organizational Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thad Shumway
- Michael Lahti
- Ed Roth
- Tyler Cerny
Questions people ask
Does Rali Ministries accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: open.
How much does Rali Ministries give?
$7,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs Rali Ministries?
Its 2025 filing lists Thad Shumway (President), Michael Lahti (Treasurer), Ed Roth (Secretary) and Tyler Cerny (Director).
What does Rali Ministries fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.