Brown Tassell Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 20-4012877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$251K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $50,000 |
| Saint Mary's Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $20,000 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $20,000 |
| Pine Rest | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $15,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| World Mission | Comstock Park, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operating | $10,000 |
| Michigan Veterans Home | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Operating | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens's Research Hospit | Memphis, TN | Operating | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of West Mi | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $5,000 |
| Ironman Foundation | Tampa, FL | Operating | $5,000 |
| Hope Network | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $4,000 |
| Humane Soceity | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $4,000 |
| Feeding America | Comstock Park, MI | Operating | $4,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $4,000 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | Mt Pleasant, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Kid's Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Paws With a Cause | Wayland, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Mi | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Faith Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Ele's Place - West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Pleasant Hearts Pet Food Pantry | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Da Blodget for Children | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Hospice of West Michigan | Lowell, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Exodus Place | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Emmanuel Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Clark Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Association of West Mic | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Alpha Women's Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wm | Grand Rapids, MI | Operating | $2,000 |
| Harbor Human Soceity | West Olive, MI | Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $251,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $231,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630479349100033
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4012877
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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