Grants paid by River City Foundation
EIN 38-2966996 · Dexter, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
River City Foundation of Dexter, MI (EIN 38-2966996) reported 108 grants paid totaling $7,491,768 to 41 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$7,491,768
108 grants
Recipients
41
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 | $218,631 | — |
| 2019 | 25 | $143,500 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | $1,184,706 | — |
| 2021 | 4 | $150,800 | — |
| 2022 | 12 | $1,364,352 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | $227,021 | — |
| 2024 | 13 | $2,852,743 | — |
| 2025 | 7 | $1,350,015 | — |
Top recipients
The 41 recipients receiving the most from River City Foundation, by grants paid, out of 41 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation 38-2877959 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 4 | $2,004,114 | 2025 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation 46-1164285 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 4 | $971,113 | 2025 |
| John Ball Zoo 38-6076879 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 5 | $808,112 | 2025 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kent County | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 4 | $610,756 | 2025 |
| Blandford Nature Center 20-0739420 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $418,032 | 2025 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc 38-2255529 | B | Ann Arbor, MI | 4 | $399,953 | 2025 |
| Grand Rapids Civic Theatre 38-1398828 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 6 | $323,419 | 2024 |
| Spectrum Health Foundation | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 3 | $308,784 | 2020 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation 38-6087967 | B | Ann Arbor, MI | 6 | $268,030 | 2024 |
| North Kent Connect 38-2066893 | B | Rockford, MI | 6 | $235,896 | 2025 |
| Habitat of Humanity of Kent County | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $199,942 | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Trust 36-2167000 | C | Chicago, IL | 3 | $170,100 | 2024 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital 38-1359265 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $152,580 | 2020 |
| German School Chicago Nfp 26-1632141 | D | Chicago, IL | 5 | $129,000 | 2022 |
| Michigan State University College of Medicine | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $93,248 | 2023 |
| Camp Henry | U | Newaygo, MI | 2 | $81,205 | 2024 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church 38-1415419 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $60,398 | 2022 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc 38-2263817 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 6 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| Luke Project 52 Clinic 86-3472175 | D | Detroit, MI | 1 | $30,000 | 2019 |
| Daycroft Montessori School | U | Ann Arbor, MI | 3 | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation 38-3172025 | C | Lansing, MI | 2 | $20,000 | 2019 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative 82-1605735 | C | Chelsea, MI | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc 38-2938949 | B | Rockford, MI | 1 | $18,086 | 2024 |
| Heartside Ministries 38-2477760 | C | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Children's Assessment Center 38-3042396 | C | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Liz's House | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Family Futures 38-2605028 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Degage Ministries 38-1912094 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Van Andel Institute 52-2000820 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Faith in Action 38-2463646 | B | Chelsea, MI | 2 | $7,000 | 2020 |
| Washtenaw Housing Alliance 38-3551639 | B | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum 38-1387136 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $3,000 | 2019 |
| Greenhills School 38-6143974 | B | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $2,000 | 2020 |
| Land Conservancy of West Mi 38-2363129 | D | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp 38-1811838 | B | Twin Lake, MI | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| Wmeac | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts 38-1689022 | B | Interlochen, MI | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| Westie Rescue of Missouri | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $2,000 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 108 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $500,004 | paid | COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING PROJECT | 202620479349100607 |
| 2025 | Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $300,000 | paid | CHILDRENS REHAB HOSPITAL AND PEDIATRIC INITIATIVE PROGRAM | 202620479349100607 |
| 2025 | Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI | B | $200,002 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202620479349100607 |
| 2025 | Hospice of Michigan Inc Ann Arbor, MI | B | $100,009 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202620479349100607 |
| 2025 | John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202620479349100607 |
| 2025 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202620479349100607 |
| 2025 | North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202620479349100607 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,001,788 | paid | COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING PROJECT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $500,711 | paid | PEDIATRIC INITIATIVE PROGRAM | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | U | $301,098 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | B | $293,883 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI | B | $218,030 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | B | $107,998 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Civic Theater Grand Rapids, MI | C | $101,043 | paid | BEHIND THE CURTAIN CAMPAIGN | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Hospice of Michigan Inc Ann Arbor, MI | B | $100,079 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | B | $71,930 | paid | KITTENDORF FUND | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | B | $70,000 | paid | BETZ THORNTON FAMILY FUND | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Camp Henry Newaygo, MI | U | $63,097 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc Rockford, MI | B | $18,086 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2024 | Home Repair Services of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500659349100800 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $48,717 | paid | FUND FOR COMMUNITY GOOD | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | Michigan State University College of Medicine Grand Rapids, MI | U | $39,865 | paid | PAT BREWER AND KEN BETZ 'SPARTARINE' ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR HUMAN MEDICINE | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $30,489 | paid | PEDIATRIC INITIATIVE PROGRAM | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | B | $29,907 | paid | BUILDING CONNECTIONS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Civic Theater Grand Rapids, MI | C | $19,714 | paid | BEHIND THE CURTAIN CAMPAIGN | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | U | $18,794 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | Camp Henry Newaygo, MI | U | $18,108 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | B | $16,427 | paid | TIME TO SOAR CAMPAIGN | 202401049349100710 |
| 2023 | Home Repair Services of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202401049349100710 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $453,605 | paid | FUND FOR COMMUNITY GOOD | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | B | $196,009 | paid | TIME TO SOAR CAMPAIGN | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | U | $190,864 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $139,913 | paid | PEDIATRIC INITIATIVE PROGRAM | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapids Civic Theater Grand Rapids, MI | C | $91,838 | paid | BEHIND THE CURTAIN CAMPAIGN | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | B | $80,200 | paid | KITTENDORF FUND | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Michigan State University College of Medicine Grand Rapids, MI | U | $53,383 | paid | PAT BREWER AND KEN BETZ 'SPARTARINE' ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR HUMAN MEDICINE | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | C | $53,200 | paid | BETZ THORNTON FAMILY FUND | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Westminster Presbyterian Church Grand Rapids, MI | B | $40,349 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | B | $37,991 | paid | BUILDING CONNECTIONS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | German International School Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $26,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202320399349100202 |
| 2022 | Westie Rescue of Missouri Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202320399349100202 |
| 2021 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | B | $72,900 | paid | KITTENDORF FUND | 202230339349100603 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | C | $46,900 | paid | BETZ THORNTON FAMILY FUND | 202230339349100603 |
| 2021 | German International School Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $26,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202230339349100603 |
| 2021 | Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | HOMEOWNER CELEBRATION EVENT | 202230339349100603 |
| 2020 | Spectrum Health Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | U | $303,784 | paid | CAR-T CELL PROGRAM | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | B | $201,793 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Habitat of Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | U | $199,942 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids, MI | B | $152,580 | paid | PEDIATRIC INITIATIVE PROGRAM | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Grand Rapids, MI | B | $100,824 | paid | BUILDING PROJECT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Hospice of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | B | $99,734 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | B | $41,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | German International School Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $26,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Westminster Presbyterian Church Grand Rapids, MI | B | $20,049 | paid | CAMP HENRY | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative Chelsea, MI | C | $20,000 | paid | B2B TRAILS | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Daycroft Montessori School Ann Arbor, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Faith in Action Chelsea, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2020 | Greenhills School Ann Arbor, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202120419349100407 |
| 2019 | Luke Project 52 Clinic Detroit, MI | D | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | German School Chicago Nfp Chicago, IL | D | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation Lansing, MI | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Daycroft Montessori School Ann Arbor, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Heartside Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Degage Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Children's Assessment Center Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Faith in Action Chelsea, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Family Futures Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Liz's House Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Ronald Mcdonald House Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Spectrum Health Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Da Blodgett - St John's Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Westie Rescue of Missouri Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Wmeac Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Land Conservancy of West Mi Grand Rapids, MI | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2019 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202010279349100301 |
| 2018 | Hospice of Michigan Ada, MI | C | $100,131 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | German School Chicago Nfp Chicago, IL | D | $26,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Daycroft Montessori School Ann Arbor, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation Lansing, MI | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Liz's House Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Children's Assessment Center Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Family Futures Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Washtenaw Housing Alliance Ann Arbor, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Heartside Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Degage Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Ronald Mcdonald House Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Spectrum Health Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Wmeac Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Da Blodgett - St John's Grand Rapids, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
| 2018 | Land Conservancy of West Mi Grand Rapids, MI | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201900679349100705 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-11-30 | not stated | 2024v5.5 | 202620479349100607 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-11-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202500659349100800 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-11-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202401049349100710 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-11-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202320399349100202 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-11-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202230339349100603 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-11-30 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202120419349100407 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-11-30 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 202010279349100301 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-11-30 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201900679349100705 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/382966996.json.
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