Beusse & Porter Family Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-6118663 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $13,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BEUSSE PORTER FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 SANTA CRUZ DRIVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49506 |
| Phone | 6167456680 |
| Form and materials | 1. LETTER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE INCLUDING REASON FOR NEED. 2. COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS IF APPLICABLE 3. LETTER FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR FINANCIAL AID OFFICER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Art enrichment | $21,000 |
| Grand Rapids Ballet | Grand Rapids, MI | Ballet | $21,000 |
| Grand Rapids Civic Theater | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | Symphony | $21,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | College | $21,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Comstock Park, MI | Charitablecharitable | $13,000 |
| Beacon Hill Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Art Therapy | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| International School of Portland | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan Public Radionpr | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Social Venture Partners of Portland | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mazamas | Portland, OR | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Billy Bear Hug Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Da Blodgett St John's Home | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Paws With a Cause | Wayland, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fruit & Flower Child Center | Portland, OR | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hearts of Gold | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Camp Henry | Newaygo, MI | Charitablecharitable | $1,500 |
| Ukandu | Portland, OR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Innovation Law Lab | Portland, OR | Charitable | $500 |
| Kind Inc | Washington DC, MI | Charitable | -$500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $197,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $167,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6118663
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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