Joe D Pentecost Foundation
Invitation OnlyEast Lansing, Michigan · EIN 35-2178154 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$28.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Michigan Recovery Services Inc | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $200,000 |
| Wai-Iam Inc | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $178,000 |
| Lansing Promise | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution/ scholarships | $115,000 |
| Msu Breslin and Champions Edge | East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| The Davies Project for Mid Michigan Children | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Aitch Foundation | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $45,000 |
| The House of Promise | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $40,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Child & Family Charities | Lansing, MI | Fund the mission sponsor | $25,000 |
| Endeavor House Ministries | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Mid-Michigan Tennis Association | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Woldumar Nature Association | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lansing | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Highfields Inc | Onondaga, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Impression 5 Science Center | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Michigan State University -Empowerher | East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Mid Michigan Treatment Couts | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Todd Martin Youth Leadership | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $12,500 |
| United Mentoring Program Inc | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $11,750 |
| Allen Street Neighborhood | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Capital Area College Access Network | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Ele's Place Inc | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Michigan | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Joe's Kids Mchigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Kids Repair Program | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $9,000 |
| Building Twenty One | Mason, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $8,500 |
| Annie's Big Nature Lesson | St Johns, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Michigan Dyslexia Institute | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Potter Park Zoological | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Mikey 23 Foundation | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $7,250 |
| Lions of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Aspire Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Believe Family Outreach | East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Eaton Clothing | Charlotte, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Msu Endowed Scholarship | East Lansing, MI | Endowed scholarship | $5,000 |
| Help a Willing Kid Foundation | East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| R J Scheffel Memorial Toy | Lansing, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts - Michigan Crossroads Council | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Sagiaw, MI | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,135,000 | 45 |
| 2024 | $1,010,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $1,119,665 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600629349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2178154
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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