The John C Hendry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John C Hendry Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 27 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 28 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 29 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The John C Hendry 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 The John C Hendry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 25 | $54,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Harvest | General charitble purposes | $4,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Cure Sma | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical research | $3,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Michigan | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Hospitality House Food Pantry | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Skyline Camp & Retreat Center | Scholarship fund, needy children | $2,500 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Trinity Health at Home | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Guest House | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Penrickton Ctr for Blind Children | Scholarship fund, needy children | $2,000 |
| Michigan Medical Development | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Father Solanus Guild | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Michigan Humane Society | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of Det | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| St Dominic Outreach Center | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Focus Hope | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Vista Maria | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Building Beds 4 Kids | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John G Gibbons
- Kevin J Petras
- Geralyn Vanzutphen
Questions people ask
Does The John C Hendry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John C Hendry Foundation give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The John C Hendry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John G Gibbons (President), Kevin J Petras (V.p./Treas) and Geralyn Vanzutphen (Director).
What does The John C Hendry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and food and hunger.