Word Investments Inc
Historical FunderAda, Michigan · EIN 38-2470907 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CLARE DEGRAAF |
|---|---|
| Address | 7163 HEADLEY ST SE STE B, ADA MI 49301 |
| Phone | 6164855016 |
| Form and materials | PERSONAL LETTER STATING NEEDS, GOALS, FUNDING DESIRED AND NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CHARITABLE & RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SEC 501(C) (3) OR QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER IRC SEC 170 (B) (1) (I) - (VIII) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seed Company | Conyers, GA | Religious | $80,000 |
| Cure International | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $51,035 |
| Master's Ranch and Christian Academy | Myrtle, MO | Religious | $50,278 |
| Calvary Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $31,158 |
| Jones-Johnson Family Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $30,000 |
| Door | Zeeland, MI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | Clearwater, FL | Chartiable | $14,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Englewood, CO | Religious | $12,750 |
| Network 20 International | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Christian Life Ministries | Flower Mound, TX | Religious | $12,500 |
| New City Networks | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $12,000 |
| Unity Church | Kentwood, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Grace Global Ministries | Cedarville, OH | Religious | $10,000 |
| Church Planters Training International | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| Coram Deo Association of Churches | Holland, MI | Religious | $6,000 |
| Grace Explorations | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Global Hope Network International | Orlando, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Grand Awakening | Kentwood, MI | Religious | $4,000 |
| Two Fish Foundation | Ada, MI | Religious | $3,500 |
| The Way Microchurches | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $3,500 |
| Treetops Collectiv | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $3,189 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ International | Orlando, FL | Religious | $3,000 |
| Mentor Me | Jenison, MI | Religious | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Religious | $2,500 |
| Ambassadors of Christ International | Marietta, GA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Mission Enablers Internation | Bentonville, AR | Religious | $1,000 |
| Les Tunner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Religious | $568 |
| Assemblies of God | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($260,843). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $664,321 | 29 |
| 2024 | $432,691 | 20 |
| 2023 | $407,955 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641419349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2470907
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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