Hackett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 87-3913508 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$765K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $39,500.
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
30% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | General operating | $125,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Strickland Global Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $90,500 |
| Design Museum in Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $75,000 |
| Madison County Food Pantry | London, OH | General operating | $39,500 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | General operating | $30,000 |
| First Presbyterian Child Center | London, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Football Alumni of America | Ann Arbor, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Santa Claus Girls | Comstock Park, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Refugee Education Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $12,500 |
| Wmcat | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | Santa Fe, NM | General operating | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kidpower Teenpower | Santa Cruz, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hand 2 Hand | Jenison, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| In the Image | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $7,500 |
| I Understand | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $765,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3913508
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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