Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $448,861 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $73,077 and the largest $146,153. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$448,861
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$73,077
- Largest grant$146,153
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2023 was up from $439,678 the year before.
17% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $439,678 | 5 | $8.2 million |
| 2023 | $448,861 | 6 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Wade E & Viola Sackner 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 Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $448,861 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Fund | Grant was used for the purpose of assisting disabled children. | $146,153 |
| American Cancer Society Michigan Division | Grant was used to further the chartiable purpose of the american cancer society.grant was used to further the cancer society's charitable purpose. | $73,077 |
| American Red Cross of West Michigan | Grant was used to further the red cross' charitable purpose. | $73,077 |
| Saladin Shrine Trust for Children | Grant was for the purpose of assisting disabled children. | $73,077 |
| The Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grant was used to further the united way's charitable purpose. | $73,077 |
| George Slykhouse Scholarship Co Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grant was used to sponsor scholarships awarded by the economic club. | $10,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle van Dyke
- Mary Beth Brown
- Jason Fulton
- Mitch Devries
- Tony Gerheiser
- John T McFarland
Questions people ask
Does Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation give?
$448,861 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $73,077.
Who runs Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Michelle van Dyke (President/Treasurer), Mary Beth Brown (Trustee), Jason Fulton (Trustee) and Mitch Devries (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, youth programs and human services.