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FundersMIThe Mercantile Bank Foundation › 2023

Grants paid by The Mercantile Bank Foundation, tax year 2023

EIN 87-4152774 · Grand Rapids, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T21

In tax year 2023, The Mercantile Bank Foundation (EIN 87-4152774) reported 161 grants paid totaling $517,820. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Every grant, 2023

Grants reported by The Mercantile Bank Foundation for tax year 2023
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2023Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MIB$75,000paidIMMEASURABLY MORE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023West Michigan Sports Commission Grand Rapids, MIB$30,000paidWINNING STREAK CAMPAIGN DUGOUT SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Heart of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids, MIB$27,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MIU$17,500paidFINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$12,500paidLATINX YOUTH CONFERENCE 2024; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties Mt Pleasant, MIB$10,500paidADOPT A FAMILY SPONSOR 2023; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Southwest Michigan First Corporation Kalamazoo, MIU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Iccf Community Home Grand Rapids, MIB$8,500paidHOUSES TO HOMES GALA 2024202401359349105010
2023Opportunity Resource Fund Grand Rapids, MIC$7,500paidAFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAMS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Genesis Non-Profit Housing Corporation Grand Rapids, MIC$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Winning Futures Warren, MIC$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan Educational Foundation Grand Rapids, MIU$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Start Garden LLC Grand Rapids, MIB$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Junior Achievement USA Grand Rapids, MIB$6,500paidCONSTRUCTION ACADEMY SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc Kalamazoo, MIB$6,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023University Rehabilitation Alliance Inc Mason, MIB$6,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Habitat for Humanity International Inc Kalamazoo, MIU$6,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Habitat for Humanity of Michigan Inc Lansing, MIU$6,000paidHOUSING COUNSELING & EDUCATION DONATION202401359349105010
2023Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$6,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Linc Up Nonprofit Housing Corporation Grand Rapids, MIB$6,000paidCSA 2023 SPONSOR; HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM202401359349105010
2023Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MIB$5,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Gildas Club Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MIB$5,500paidLAUGHFEST SPONSOR; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Samaritas Detroit, MIC$5,000paidALLEN MANOR AHP PROJECT202401359349105010
2023Capital Area Housing Partnership Lansing, MIC$5,000paidBUILDING CAPITAL PROGRAM202401359349105010
2023First Steps Kent Grand Rapids, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Community Housing Network Inc Troy, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Bethany Christian Services Inc Grand Rapids, MIU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival Grand Rapids, MIB$5,000paidGLOBAL WATER FEST202401359349105010
2023Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Inc Traverse City, MIB$5,000paidFINANCIAL EDUCATION DONATION202401359349105010
2023Angels of Action Big Rapids, MIB$5,000paidLIGHT UP THE NIGHT SPONSOR 2023202401359349105010
2023Hispanic American Council Incorporated Kalamazoo, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Fair Housing Center of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MIB$5,000paid2024 FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP SERIES202401359349105010
2023Messiah Baptist Church Grand Rapids, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Guiding Light Mission Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Disability Advocates of Kent County Grand Rapids, MIB$4,700paidEMPLOYMENT READINESS CLASSES; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Kent County Habitat for Humanity Grand Rapids, MIC$4,000paidFINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES202401359349105010
2023Ecumenical Senior Center Kalamazoo, MIB$4,000paidFINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMMING202401359349105010
2023Rockford Community Service Center Rockford, MIB$4,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Seeds of Promise Grand Rapids, MIB$3,700paidPEACE MEAL SPONSOR; FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Community Homeworks Kalamazoo, MIB$3,500paidBUILDING & EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Sparrow Foundation Lansing, MIB$3,200paidEVERY STORY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN202401359349105010
2023Ebony Road Players Grand Rapids, MIC$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Telamon Corporation Raleigh, NCB$3,000paidHOUSING & FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM202401359349105010
2023Treetops Collective Grand Rapids, MIB$3,000paidCONCENTRIC PROGRAM SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Davids House Ministries Wyoming, MIB$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Beautiful You by Profile Comstock Park, MIB$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023New Hope Shelter Cadillac, MIB$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Lydias Gate Inc Mio, MIB$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Safe Haven Ministries Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Positive Impact for Life Grand Rapids, MIC$2,900paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Capital Area Humane Society Lansing, MIB$2,750paidFUR BALL GOLD TABLE, HELPING HAND PARTNER202401359349105010
202392 for 22 Allendale, MIC$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Grand Rapids Pride Center Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidCOMMUNITY PARTNER DONATION202401359349105010
2023Exalta Health Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MIC$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Boys and Girls Club of Lansing Lansing, MIB$2,500paidA NIGHT TO REMEMBER202401359349105010
2023Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids Nonprofit Housing Corporation Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Community Action House Holland, MIB$2,500paidCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DONATION202401359349105010
2023I Understand Love Heals Ada, MIC$2,500paidPOWER OF SHARING SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Grand Rapids Childrens Museum Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Mrc Industries Incorporated Kalamazoo, MIB$2,500paidFINISH LINE SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023United Church Outreach Ministry Incorporated Wyoming, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Fulton Street Farmers Market Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Alano Club of Kent County Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Grand Rapids, MID$2,500paidTURKEY TROT SILVER SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Greater Gratiot Development Inc Ithaca, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023African American Health Institute Grand Rapids, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Saginaw Future Inc Saginaw, MIB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Petoskey, MIB$2,000paidWINTER SPORTS PARK FUND; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Little League Baseball Inc Lowell, MIC$2,000paidYOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX DONATION202401359349105010
2023Greater Lansing Food Bank Lansing, MIC$2,000paid15TH EMPTY PLATE; FOOD BANK DONATION202401359349105010
2023Abayomi Community Development Corporation Detroit, MIB$2,000paidKIDZ ZONE SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023American Cancer Society of Michigan Detroit, MID$2,000paidRELAY FOR LIFE; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Valley Family Church Portage, MIB$2,000paidLOVE WEEK 2023 DONATION202401359349105010
2023Heartside Gleaning Initiative Inc Ada, MIU$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Mission Field Grand Rapids, MIB$1,500paidWHIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Gratiot County Hope House St Louis, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023West Michigan Asian American Association Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Womens Resource Center Grand Rapids, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Georgetown Harmony Homes Jenison, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023The Refugee Education Center Kentwood, MIC$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation Grand Rapids, MIB$1,500paidLEGACY AWARDS GALA202401359349105010
2023American Heart Association Inc Grand Rapids, MIU$1,500paid2023 KALAMAZOO HEART WALK; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Missaukee Humane Society Lake City, MIB$1,250paidFUNDRAISER DINNER SPONSOR; GENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MIB$1,200paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan Inc Kalamazoo, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology Grand Rapids, MIB$1,000paidCONFLUENCE THOUGHT SERIES202401359349105010
2023Michigan Sheriffs Association Educational Services Inc Lansing, MIB$1,000paidTRAINING LUNCHES SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Service Corps of Retired Executives Association Grand Rapids, MIU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Humane Animal Treatment Society Mt Pleasant, MIC$1,000paidLAUGH YOUR HATS OFF SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Endless Opportunities Grand Rapids, MIB$1,000paidEQUITY SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Bronson Health Foundation Inc Kalamazoo, MIU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Mt Pleasant Public Schools Foundation Inc Mt Pleasant, MIU$1,000paidGRAPES & GRAINS202401359349105010
2023Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Affordable Housing Alliance Midland County Non Profit Housing Corp Midland, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Bsna Council of Neighbors Grand Rapids, MIU$1,000paidCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DONATION202401359349105010
2023Greater Ottawa County United Way Inc Holland, MID$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023South Christian High School Byron Center, MIB$1,000paidSTRONG FOUNDATIONS 5K SPONSORSHIP202401359349105010
2023Gryphon Place Portage, MIC$1,000paidSUICIDE PREVENTION202401359349105010
2023The Salvation Army Kalamazoo, MIC$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Community Compassion Network Mt Pleasant, MIC$1,000paidFOOD PANTRY DONATION202401359349105010
2023Nia Centre Grand Rapids, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023The Greenville Area Community Foundation Greenville, MIB$1,000paid2023 LACF CORP SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Creston Neighborhood Association Grand Rapids, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Nmdp Foundation Minneapolis, MNB$1,000paidGARDEN SPONSORSHIP202401359349105010
2023Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan Kalamazoo, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Grand Rapids, MIC$1,000paidTRIPLE BOTTOM LINE BASH 2023 SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023We Care Shop St Helen, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Breckenridge Community Schools Educational Foundation Breckenridge, MIB$1,000paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Meals On Wheels Western Michigan Inc Grandville, MIB$750paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Eight Cap Inc Orleans, MIB$700paidMONTCALM CASA DONATION202401359349105010
2023The E Team Outdoor Ministries Greenville, MIC$700paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Clothing Inc Mt Pleasant, MIB$600paid10 YR CELEBRATION TABLE SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Ministry With Community Inc Kalamazoo, MIB$500paidWINTER WISH LIST PARTNER202401359349105010
2023Cadillac Area Oasis Family Resource Center Cadillac, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Crashs Landing Grand Rapids, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Ogemaw Orioles West Branch, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023International Rett Syndrome Foundation Cincinnati, OHC$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Ionia Free Fair Association Ionia, MIB$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MIB$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Ionia Community Awareness Week Ionia, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023City Rescue Mission of Lansing Michigan Lansing, MIC$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Maple View Assisted Living Inc Ithaca, MIB$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Care Store Mt Pleasant, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023The Pantry Grand Rapids, MIC$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Primal Outfitters Inc Bangor, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Pullen Elementary School PTO Mt Pleasant, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Community Healing Centers Kalamazoo, MIB$500paidSERVE FOR KIDS202401359349105010
2023B Foundation Inc Belding, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023STEM Greenhouse Inc Grand Rapids, MIC$500paid100 BUSINESSES THAT CARE DONATION202401359349105010
2023Safe Haven Humane Society Ionia, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Foundation for Haslett Schools Haslett, MIB$500paidVIKING FIERCE SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Veterans in Crisis Traverse City, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc Omaha, NEU$500paid100 BUSINESSES THAT CARE DONATION202401359349105010
2023Black Knights Band Boosters Inc Belding, MIB$500paidBELDING BANDS SPONSOR202401359349105010
2023Wellspring Community Church of Jenison Hudsonville, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Clare, MIU$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS202401359349105010
2023Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum Mt Pleasant, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Seeding Change Kalamazoo, MIU$500paidFALL SLAM EVENT202401359349105010
2023Living Waters Schoolcraft, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023St Charles Area Museum St Charles, MIB$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Adopt a Classroom Inc St Paul, MNC$500paidSPECIAL EDUCATION ART WITH MISS WHITNEY202401359349105010
2023Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Humane Society of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MIB$500paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Kalamazoo, MIB$320paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Gratiot County Child Advocacy Association Alma, MIB$300paidCAREGIVER APPRECIATION & CHILDREN'S GAME NIGHT202401359349105010
2023Veterans4 USA Inc Mt Pleasant, MIU$250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Christian Endeavor International Edmore, MIB$250paidEDMORE FOOD PANTRY DONATION202401359349105010
2023Cherryland Humane Society Traverse City, MIB$250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Father Fred Foundation Traverse City, MIB$250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Pine River Arts Council Inc Alma, MIB$250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Womens Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area Traverse City, MIB$250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Alma, MIB$250paidEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DONATION202401359349105010
2023Petoskey High School Ski Boosters Petoskey, MIB$250paidBEGINNER GREEN DONOR202401359349105010
2023National Black Nurses Association Inc Grand Rapids, MIB$250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023United Way of Montcalm Ionia Counties Belding, MIU$200paidSPONSOR A CLASSROOM202401359349105010
2023Baxter Community Center Grand Rapids, MIB$100paidCHEERS FOR PEERS DONATION202401359349105010
2023Hunt 2 Heal Grand Rapids, MIU$100paidGENERAL SUPPORT202401359349105010
2023Tripoint Church of God Mio, MIB$100paidFOOD PANTRY DONATION202401359349105010

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