The Korff Foundation
Invitation OnlyComstock Park, Michigan · EIN 38-3190927 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$487K
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Michael Academy | Bronx, NY | Educational | $50,000 |
| Samartitan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Religious | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | Educational | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College K-12 Initiative | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $20,000 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $15,000 |
| Blackstone Legal Fellowship | Scottsdale, AZ | Educational | $15,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Ann's Parish and It's Missions | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $15,000 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Harbor Hospice Foundation | Muskegon, MI | Charitable | $6,400 |
| The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Adoption Solutions of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Albion College | Albion, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| American Wild Horse Conservation | Davis, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| D a Blodgett St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cathedral of St Andrew | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Clark Retirement Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | Bend, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ele's Place | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The First Tee | Kentwood, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Higher Ground at Lake Louise | Boyne Falls, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Kent Co | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Senior Neighbors | Eloy, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Turning Point | Phoenix, AZ | Educational | $5,000 |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Wolf Sanctuary | Laporte, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | Fort Collins, CO | Educational | $4,000 |
| Action Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| John Ball Zoo Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Beyond 26 | Wyoming, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Caleb Smiles | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya | Shelby, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| The Potters House | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Renew Mobility | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $3,000 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | Wyoming, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Tubac Historical Society | Tubac, AZ | Educational | $3,000 |
| West Michigan Wildlife Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge | Martinsville, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Greenwood Wildlife Ranch | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mecosta County Community Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boys Town | Boystown, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Youth Academy Inc | Sahuarita, AZ | Educational | $10,000 |
| Catholic Information Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Karin's Horse Connection | Caledonia, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $486,650 | 85 |
| 2023 | $362,400 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3190927
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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