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The Good Part Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ann Arbor, Michigan · EIN 383558047

The Good Part Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $934,550 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $874,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $73,700 the year before.

63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$73,7006$3.0 million
2024$934,5508$2.2 million

How to apply

The Good Part 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 The Good Part Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan5$918,400
Kentucky1$15,000
Indiana1$1,000
California1$150

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Redeemer Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
General funds$874,400
Reformed Baptist Network
Grand Rapids, MI
General funds$25,000
Plymouth Christian Academy
Canton, MI
General funds$16,000
Mustard Seed Foundation
Lexington, KY
General funds$15,000
Christian School Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
General funds$2,000
Sonset Solutions
Elkhart, IN
General funds$1,000
Bigs Kids
South Lyon, MI
General funds$1,000
Students International
Visalia, CA
General funds$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Good Part Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Good Part Foundation give?

$934,550 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.

Who runs The Good Part Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Barton B Bryant (Director), Lorrraine A Bryant (Director), Lael Bryant (Pres/Sec/Tre) and Amy Bryant (Director).

What does The Good Part Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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