Wade E & Viola Sackner Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-6092077 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$449K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$73,077
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $73,077 and $73,077.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Fund | Grand Rapids, MI | Grant was used for the purpose of assisting disabled children. | $146,153 |
| American Cancer Society Michigan Division | Grand Rapids, MI | Grant was used to further the chartiable purpose of the american cancer society.grant was used to further the cancer society's charitable… | $73,077 |
| American Red Cross of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Grant was used to further the red cross' charitable purpose. | $73,077 |
| Saladin Shrine Trust for Children | Grand Rapids, MI | Grant was for the purpose of assisting disabled children. | $73,077 |
| The Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | Grant was used to further the united way's charitable purpose. | $73,077 |
| George Slykhouse Scholarship Co Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Grant was used to sponsor scholarships awarded by the economic club. | $10,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $448,861 | 6 |
| 2022 | $439,678 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349100730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6092077
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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