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Adoption for Humanity

Accepts applications Detroit Lakes, Minnesota · EIN 822022898

Adoption for Humanity is a private foundation in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $11,400 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,4000$4,049
2024$11,4001$9,630
2025$14,0001$34,715

How to apply

ContactAdoption for Humanity Inc
31660 SW Pickerel Lake Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone or email(870) 456-2690
What to submitWritten application indicating purpose and anticipated results.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Adoption for Humanity funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Svay Rom Phear Childrens ProjectTo fund operating costs for orphanage.$14,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Adoption for Humanity accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Adoption for Humanity give?

$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $14,000.

Who runs Adoption for Humanity?

Its 2025 filing lists Dr Wade Wernecke (Chairman), Jann Wernecke (Secretary), Michelle Kramer (Director) and Dr Johan Mostert (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Adoption for Humanity fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and youth programs.

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