The Isabel Foundation
Accepts applications
The Isabel Foundation is a private foundation in Flint, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$88.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 83 | $75.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 70 | $83.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 82 | $88.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Isabel Foundation 111 East Court Street Suite 3D, Flint, MI 48502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (810) 767-0136 |
| What to submit | Initial submission should be made online at isabel.org |
| Deadlines | February 1st |
| Restrictions | The organization was formed to maintain a fund or funds so the income therefrom and the principal thereof can be used to provide financial support to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities either directly, or through direct contributions, gifts and grants to other organizations, which carry on such activities and are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The majority of, and at least seventy-five percent of, contributions, gifts and grants made annually are to be made to other tax-exempt charitable and religious organizations dedicated to supporting or contributing to the cause of christian science. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Isabel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $548,000 |
| Missouri | 9 | $485,000 |
| Michigan | 12 | $481,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $352,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $350,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $190,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $175,000 |
| New York | 2 | $125,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $120,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Unlimited | 2025-2027 pledge - general operating | $250,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | 2024-2026 pledge - youth and young adult activities at the mother church | $200,000 |
| Flint Institute of Arts | Capital project | $150,000 |
| Principia the | 2024-2026 pledge - aron house girls dorm renovation and retrofit | $150,000 |
| Leaves Inc the | Christian science nurses training classrooms and practical rooms | $125,000 |
| Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the SE and MW | Camperships to cs camps | $100,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps Inc | Building the future, cherishing the past capital campaign - climbing tower project | $100,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Flint Institute of Arts | 2025-2027 pledge - art school ceramics program manager position | $85,000 |
| Camps Leelanau & Kohahna Foundation Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - vehicle, equipment, and general operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Camps Newfoundowatonna Corporation | 2024-2026 pledge - general operating | $75,000 |
| Cedars Camps the | 2024-2026 pledge - matching | $75,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating support for summer camp program | $75,000 |
| Flint Institute of Science and History | 2025 - 2026 pledge - sloan museum of discovery and longway planetarium - community partnerships | $75,000 |
| Arden Wood Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating | $60,000 |
| Broadview Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - csn training & support and general operating | $60,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | 2023-2025 pledge | $60,000 |
| Arden Wood Inc | Christian science care cooperative - west coast working session support and ad campaign | $50,000 |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - general operating | $50,000 |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc | Capital work | $50,000 |
| Fern Lodge Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - benevolence, education, outreach | $50,000 |
| Leaves Inc the | 2025-2027 pledge - staff training | $50,000 |
| Peace Haven Association | 2025-2027 pledge - christian science nurse training program | $50,000 |
| Twelveacres Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - special needs training for christian science nurses | $50,000 |
| Wide Horizon Inc | 2025-2027 pledge - general operations in 2025 and staff education and mentoring | $50,000 |
| Friends of Gya | 2025-2027 pledge - long term sustainability for swimming in grenada | $48,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint | 2023-2025 pledge - general operating | $45,000 |
| Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the SE and MW | 2024-2026 pledge - matching | $40,000 |
| Friends of Camp Bow-Isle Inc | 2024-2026 pledge - matching | $35,000 |
| Link School the | 2024-2026 pledge - tuition assistance/ general operating | $35,000 |
| Albert Baker Fund the | 2023-2025 pledge - building student learning communities to support student education and careers | $30,000 |
| Berkeley Hall School | 2025-2027 pledge - tuition support for children of christian science educators | $30,000 |
| Daystar Inc | 2023-2025 pledge - christian science nurses training and renewed engagement | $30,000 |
| Glenmont | 2023-2025 pledge - general operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Lynn House of Potomac Valley Inc | 2023-2025 pledge - general operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Principle Foundation the | Conference on christian scientists caring for their own | $30,000 |
| Sunland Home Foundation | 2025-2026 pledge - christian science nursing staff development | $30,000 |
| Sunrise of Africa School Charitable Foundation Inc | 2025-2027 pledge - general operation staff salaries | $30,000 |
| UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies | 2023-2025 pledge - summer enrichment and summer camp for students at mann ucla community school | $30,000 |
| Wildwood School | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tiffany W Lovett
- Ridgway H White
- Jennifer Hebert
Questions people ask
Does The Isabel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 1st.
How much does The Isabel Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Isabel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tiffany W Lovett (President & Trustee), Ridgway H White (V/P, Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee) and Jennifer Hebert (Trustee).
What does The Isabel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and faith communities.