The Shine Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5940421
Foundation Overview
Based in Zeeland, MI, The Shine Foundation has awarded 235 grants totaling $10,266,872 to organizations in Michigan, Minnesota and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $650,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$10,266,872
Total Assets
$7,339,061
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$32,500
% Median Grant Growth
+7%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
7 of 28 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
77% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (53%), Holland (36%), Walker (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+29%
Moderate 29% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Shine Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Mentoring | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Aya Youth Collective | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Baxter Community Center | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Bellringer | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Grand Rapids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $37,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Escape Ministries | $35,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Family Promise | $200,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | $80,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Neihiemiah Project | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| I Am Academy | $32,500 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance | $15,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Latin Americans United For Progress Inc | $30,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates | $40,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Living Stones Academy | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| New City Kids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Treetops Collective | $32,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Women's Resource Center | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Best Pals Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities Inc | $42,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| I Know Jack Foundation | $15,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| New City Neighbors | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| No Surrender Running Club Inc | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Paddle Antrim | $10,000 | Elk Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Storehouse Of Community Resources | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2023 |
| Affinity Mentoring | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Aya Youth Collective | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $30,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Action House | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Holland Zeeland | $16,718 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Escape Ministries | $35,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | $60,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Neihiemiah Project | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| I Am Academy | $30,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance | $15,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates | $40,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $200 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| New City Kids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Odc Network | $250,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| The Storehouse | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Treetops Collective | $130,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Women's Resource Center | $140,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Grand Rapids | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Bellringer | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Holland | $5,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Family Promise | $650,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Latin Americans United For Progress Inc | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Step Up Youth Productions | $1,000 | Walker, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Affinity Mentoring | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Aya Youth Collective | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $30,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Action House | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Holland Zeeland | $16,718 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Escape Ministries | $35,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | $60,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Neihiemiah Project | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| I Am Academy | $30,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance | $15,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates | $40,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $200 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| New City Kids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Odc Network | $250,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| The Storehouse | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Treetops Collective | $130,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Women's Resource Center | $140,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Grand Rapids | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Bellringer | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Holland | $5,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Family Promise | $650,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Latin Americans United For Progress Inc | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Step Up Youth Productions | $1,000 | Walker, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Affinity Mentoring | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Aya Youth Collective | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Baxter Community Center | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $30,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Action House | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Holland Zeeland | $16,718 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Escape Ministries | $35,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | $60,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Neihiemiah Project | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| I Am Academy | $30,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance | $15,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates | $40,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $200 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| New City Kids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Odc Network | $250,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| The Storehouse | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Treetops Collective | $130,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Women's Resource Center | $140,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Grand Rapids | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Bellringer | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Holland | $5,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Family Promise | $650,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Latin Americans United For Progress Inc | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Step Up Youth Productions | $1,000 | Walker, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2022 |
| Affinity Mentoring | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Aya Youth Collective | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Baxter Community Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $22,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Community Action House | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| First Descents | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| New City Kids | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| The Storehouse | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Back On My Feet | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $10,000 | Kanab, UT, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | $200 | Traverse City, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Escape Ministries | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center | $2,500 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Hand2hand | $25,000 | Hudsonville, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Living Stones Academy | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| I Am Academy | $24,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Mosaic Counseling | $25,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Odc Network | $250,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| The Bridge Youth Center | $10,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Treetops Collective | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Women's Resource Center | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2021 |
| Aya Youth Collective | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Baxter Community Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Bridge Street Ministries | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Community Action House | $50,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $26,209 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Children's Hope Chest | $5,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| First Descents | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Godfrey Lee Public Schools | $75,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Kids Food Basket | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $200 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| New City Kids | $35,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Next Steps Of West Michigan | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Oaisd | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Other Way Ministries | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Samaritas | $7,650 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| The Storehouse | $16,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| West Michigan Center For Arts And Technology | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Holland Zeeland | $110,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's Home | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Center For Community Transformation | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Student Advancement Fund | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2020 |
| Best Freinds Animal Society | $5,000 | Kanab, UT, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Children's Hope Chest | $5,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Dallas Pets Alive | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Jdrf | $400 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Kids Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $304,217 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Oaisd | $25,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Pelotonia | $167 | Columbus, OH, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Special Olympics | $15,000 | Mount Pleasant, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| The Last Mile | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Cancer For College | $5,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Children's Cancer Association | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Da Blodgett - St Johns Home | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Dkms | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Ottawa County | $3,000 | West Olive, MI, US | Lakeshore Drive Bike Path | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $311 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2018 |
| Camp Sunshine | $11,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Children's Hope Chest | $4,560 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Davis Phinney Foundation | $2,500 | Boulder, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| First Descents | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Student Adv Foundation | $12,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Hand Up Fund | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Kids Food Basket | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $393,832 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Oaisd | $13,571 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Pelotonia | $200 | Columbus, OH, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Special Olympics | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| Water Missions | $5,000 | North Charleston, SC, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2017 |
| 22 Until None | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Begin With One | $12,000 | Ada, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $2,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Charity Ball | $1,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Children's Cancer Assocation | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Children's Hope Chest | $4,560 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Driven To Cure | $1,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| First Descents | $5,250 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Flyin' Heros | $1,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Haiti Foundation Against Poverty | $5,000 | Midland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Kids Food Basket | $7,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Livestrong Foundation | $394,803 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Love Hope Strength Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Michigan State University | $1,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Pathways | $25,488 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| People Helping People Of Pullman | $1,000 | Pullman, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Special Olympics | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Spectrum Health Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Team Rubicon | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| African Children's Mission | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Hollandzeeland | $8,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Cure International | $1,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Family Promise Of Grand Rapids | $200,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Student Adv Foundation | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Greater Ottawa Cty United Way | $3,600 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Holland | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Iowa Foundation | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| West Michigan Miracle League | $10,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| Zeeland High School | $100 | Zeeland, MI, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
| I Live Here I Give Here | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Grant To General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Shine Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-5940421 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 451 Zeeland, MI 49464-0451 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Shine Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Jeffrey Mulder |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Jeri Mulder |
| Trustee | Jennifer Mesler |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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This comprehensive foundation profile for The Shine Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.