The Bruce and Susan Neckers Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3442952 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$500
Total assets$247K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Reformed Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $8,500 |
| Clymer Historical Society | Clymer, NY | Program funds | $2,500 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | Program funds | $2,000 |
| North End Community Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $2,000 |
| Eles Place | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $1,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $1,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $1,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | Program funds | $1,000 |
| Beacon Hill Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $1,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| In the Image | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Inner City Christian Federation | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Kids Hope US | Zeeland, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Wedgewood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Gr Public Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| Holland Cemetery Association | Clymer, NY | Program funds | $500 |
| Michigan Public Radio | Ann Arbor, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| The Ohio State University Fnd | Columbus, OH | Program funds | $500 |
| Susan Mast Als Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $500 |
| West Side Chrisitan School | Grand Rapids, MI | Program funds | $300 |
| Michigan State Bar Fnd | Lansing, MI | Program funds | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,100 | 25 |
| 2024 | $25,200 | 22 |
| 2023 | $17,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630729349100818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3442952
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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