Corewell Health Group Return
Grand Rapids, MI · EIN 61-1740292. Reported 139 grants totalling $10.4M to 95 organizations across tax years 2021-2024, on Form 990 Schedule I.
Does this grantmaker accept applications?
Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.
Three things in the filing do bear on it:
- What kind of organization it is. For Corewell Health Group Return, the IRS classifies it under health care rather than as a grantmaker (NTEE E21) -- it is an operating charity that also makes grants.
- How spread out its giving is. 95 distinct organizations, with 9% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.
- How much its list changes. 27% of one year's grantees are funded again the next, across 3 year-to-year transitions. That is below the 57% median for grantmaking charities, and well below the 67% private foundations manage. A list that turns over this much is one a newcomer can realistically join.
How big are its grants?
The median reported grant is $40,000. Half of what it reported fell between $20,000 and $80,000; the smallest was $6,440 and the largest $903,518. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by the EIN the filer reported, not by name, so an organization that was typed differently in two years appears once rather than twice.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $917,561 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Cherry Street Services Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $866,150 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids Nonprofit Housing Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | $723,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $382,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Food Clubs | Grand Rapids, MI | $360,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $340,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| City of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Diatribe Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $300,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $290,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Arbor Circle Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | $263,727 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Our Mental Health Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | $261,125 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $245,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Lifequest Urban Outreach Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $225,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Rebuilders | Grand Rapids, MI | $220,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Family Outreach Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $210,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Barry County Community Foundation | Hastings, MI | $200,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Realism Is Loyalty | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Thresholds Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $200,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $174,583 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Access of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $160,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Refugee Education Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Health Net of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $145,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Puertas Abiertas | Grand Rapids, MI | $136,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Corewell Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $134,147 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catherines Health Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $130,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | $119,522 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance | Troy, MI | $117,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $115,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | $115,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $90,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| A Glimpse of Africa | Grand Rapids, MI | $79,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation | Benton Harbor, MI | $75,576 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor Michigan | Benton Harbor, MI | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $75,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dearborn Community Fund | Dearborn, MI | $70,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| New City Kids Inc | Jersey City, NJ | $70,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Michiana Inc | Niles, MI | $68,991 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Friends of Grand Rapids Parks | Grand Rapids, MI | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| True North Community Services | Fremont, MI | $60,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kingdom Life Ministries Community Development Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | $58,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| D a Blodgett-St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | $58,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology | Grand Rapids, MI | $57,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Lahc Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities | Dearborn, MI | $55,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Housing Stability Alliance | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Michigan's Great Southwest Strategic | Benton Harbor, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| New Heights Christian Community Development Association | St Joseph, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Senior Services of Van Buren County Inc | South Haven, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Womens Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| African American Health Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | $47,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Hoap Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Michigan Advocacy Program | Ypsilanti, MI | $42,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $41,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| FITKIDS360 | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,342 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Urban League Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Montcalm Community College Foundation | Sidney, MI | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Tri Cities | Grand Haven, MI | $37,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | $36,100 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ready for School | Holland, MI | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Linc Up Nonprofit Housing Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Samaritas | Detroit, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Transportation Riders United Inc | Detroit, MI | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Krasl Art Center Inc | Saint Joseph, MI | $27,737 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Healthy Homes Coalition of Westmichigan | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Michiana Family Center | Edwardsburg, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Affinity Mentoring | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alternative Directions | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kent County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Loyola Work Experience Program Inc | Detroit, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| No Surrender Running Club Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Start Garden LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | $18,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| City of Ludington | Ludington, MI | $17,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Southwest Michigan | Benton Harbor, MI | $16,480 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Amity Foundation | Dearborn, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kaleidoscope Evaluation LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| City of Romulus | Romulus, MI | $14,439 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | South Bend, IN | $12,850 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan | Saint Joseph, MI | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi | Fulton, MI | $10,650 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Crossroads Recreation Connection | Reed City, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Friends of Berrien County Trails | Benton Harbor, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lakeshore Advantage Corporation | Holland, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Truenorth Community Services | Fremont, MI | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Corewell Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $9,290 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Province of St Joseph of the Capuchin Order Inc | Detroit, MI | $8,265 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Aunt Bertha a Public Benefit Corp | Austin, TX | $8,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| City of Belleville | Belleville, MI | $6,881 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Friends of New Troy | New Troy, MI | $6,440 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
33 of 95 (35%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose column of its filings, largest first. This is the closest thing to a statement of what it funds, in its own words.
- Cherry Street Health Services
Increased Access Dental Services - Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
Racial Health Equity Investment - Mental Health Clinicians of Color in Grand Rapids
TO SUPPORT EXPEMPT PURPOSE - Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
After School Arts and Library - Grand Rapids Public Schools
TO SUPPORT SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Corewell Health Foundation West Michigan
TRANSFER OF GIFT SHOP PROFITS TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION
What kind of organizations it funds
By each recipient's own IRS classification, for the 67 of 95 recipients we could match to a registered organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses -- Schedule I reports the recipient's EIN, so this is a lookup rather than a name match.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants reported | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | $4,794,585 | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 50 | $2,951,997 | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | $2,469,627 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | $171,647 | $20,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.
Where its money goes
99% of its giving went to organizations in Michigan. Community foundations and federated funds are usually the most geographically bounded funders there are -- being outside the footprint is normally disqualifying in a way that a weak programme fit is not.
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How to approach this grantmaker
- Look for a published programme first. Unlike most private foundations, organizations of this kind often do run open, deadlined grant cycles with written guidelines. Its own website is the authority on that; this page is the authority on who it has actually paid.
- Check you are its size. The median reported grant is $40,000 -- and because grants under $5,000 need not be reported, it very likely writes smaller cheques than this page can see.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving concentrates in Michigan.
- Read the recipient list for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer and a cheap one to get.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Corewell Health Group Return's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred or estimated.
On its most recent return it told the IRS it made grants to 3 section 501(c)(3) organizations and 0 other organizations. That is the filer's own count for one year; the totals above cover every year we hold.
Address of record on the latest return: 100 Corewell Dr Nw Attn Tax, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
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