Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3147551 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$256K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
34% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure International Children's Hospitals | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Potters House | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Da Blodgett St Johns Home | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Grand Valley University | Allendale, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Unity Spiritual Community Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Project Hope | Dorr, MI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| First Hand Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Latvian Club of Saginaw | Midland, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Forest Hills Presbyterian Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cascade Christian Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan | Ada, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Susan Mast Als Foundation | Walker, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cherry Street Health Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Help Pregnancy Aid | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Operation Santa Claus | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| Kent Medical Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $300 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $200 |
| Compassion & Choices | Etna, NH | Charitable | $200 |
| Mouth & Foot Painting Artists | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $100 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $100 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Paintsville, KY | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,500 | 32 |
| 2024 | $117,040 | 33 |
| 2023 | $81,920 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101567
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3147551
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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