Rings Ministries | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-4241439
Foundation Overview
Based in Battle Creek, MI, Rings Ministries has awarded 187 grants totaling $718,817 to organizations in Michigan, Colorado and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $21 to $17,299, with a median award of $3,556.
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New Applicant Friendliness
21 of 25 recipients (84%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
93% 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 Battle Creek (73%), Kalamazoo (5%), Grand Rapids (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 486% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (61%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rings Ministries'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Church | $2,800 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Assist In Auto Purchase For Citylinc | 2025 |
| Healthycharity | $1,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Solar Lights For People Of Uganda | 2025 |
| Faith Fueled Garage | $4,924 | Sevierville, TN, US | Seed Money For Parts And Repair Of Vehicles | 2025 |
| Misfits Car Club | $250 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Aid In Purchase Of Kevlar Vests For Police Doga | 2025 |
| Church Of Living Water | $500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Bike Project | 2025 |
| William Case | $4,752 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Anastacia Outman | $7,430 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Michelle Carter | $771 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Compassion International | $516 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Sponsorship Of Child | 2025 |
| Angela Rosa | $5,613 | Lansing, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Christin Akers | $707 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Yin Htay | $5,131 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Christina Davies | $7,403 | Portage, MI, US | 2007 Toyota Camry | 2025 |
| Estelle Gaylord | $5,554 | Sherwood, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Gary Goodman | $5,019 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Ellen Nichol | $5,835 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Kaitlin Diaz | $1,571 | Mattawan, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Jose Sanon | $4,877 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Kathy Banazak | $5,833 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Rachael Behr | $4,997 | Athens, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Keith Barnes | $21 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Tonya Feight | $33 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Rebekah Jackson | $511 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Ryan Saitz | $4,128 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Robert Holley | $1,856 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2025 |
| Goodwill | $76 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Alternatives Of Battle Creek | $1,850 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Assistance To Women | 2024 |
| Downtown Church | $500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Geberal Operations | 2024 |
| Compassion International | $387 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Sponsorship Of Child | 2024 |
| Emily Metzger | $6,134 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Odyessey Williams | $2,454 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Jessica Jordan | $1,267 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Robert Scott | $988 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Laurence Campbell | $534 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Samuel Bennett | $6,865 | Fulton, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Randi Ruff | $2,415 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Christine Verile | $3,556 | Homer, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Brian Spitters | $619 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Kyler Martinson | $1,540 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Eric Deyoung | $2,001 | Monroe, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Kayla Aimsbury | $5,761 | Ashville, NC, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Reagan Shaver | $6,699 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Robert Holley | $2,874 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Whitney Kirk | $6,489 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Richard Mathiak | $12,533 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Teresa Dale | $6,962 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Charliejo Sauceda | $876 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Woodland Church | $3,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Partner Video Information Electronic Board | 2024 |
| Healthycharity | $1,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Solar Lights For People Of Uganda | 2024 |
| Rhea Bennett | $8,070 | Fulton, MI, US | 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2024 |
| Goodwill | $76 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Alternatives Of Battle Creek | $1,850 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Assistance To Women | 2024 |
| Downtown Church | $500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Geberal Operations | 2024 |
| Compassion International | $387 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Sponsorship Of Child | 2024 |
| Emily Metzger | $6,134 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Odyessey Williams | $2,454 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Jessica Jordan | $1,267 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Robert Scott | $988 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Laurence Campbell | $534 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Samuel Bennett | $6,865 | Fulton, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Randi Ruff | $2,415 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Christine Verile | $3,556 | Homer, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Brian Spitters | $619 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Kyler Martinson | $1,540 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Eric Deyoung | $2,001 | Monroe, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Kayla Aimsbury | $5,761 | Ashville, NC, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Reagan Shaver | $6,699 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Robert Holley | $2,874 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Whitney Kirk | $6,489 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Richard Mathiak | $12,533 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Teresa Dale | $6,962 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Charliejo Sauceda | $876 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Personal Transportation | 2024 |
| Woodland Church | $3,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Partner Video Information Electronic Board | 2024 |
| Healthycharity | $1,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Solar Lights For People Of Uganda | 2024 |
| Rhea Bennett | $8,070 | Fulton, MI, US | 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2024 |
| Haven Of Rest | $200 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| Robins Nest Foundation | $590 | Castle Rock, CO, US | Animal Therapy | 2023 |
| Alternatives Of Battle Creek | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Pregnancy Services | 2023 |
| Citylinc | $1,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Foster Care Services | 2023 |
| Jane Groppi-rewolinski | $7,515 | New Berlin, WI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Taneka Thomas | $1,817 | Jackson, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Sarah Northrup | $5,104 | Springfield, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Jennifer Williams | $7,101 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Dasha Craig | $2,764 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Cathleen Honeysette | $5,096 | Comstock Park, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Ricci Ashley | $6,255 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Heather Case | $4,620 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Radiah Brayton | $173 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Alysa Clines | $2,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Randi Ruff | $4,490 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Sarah Asaro | $7,000 | Galesburg, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Gloria Givhan | $5,620 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Afi Adjeoda | $3,955 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Veyraceli Galaviz | $2,057 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Adriana Flores | $17,299 | Portage, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Nathan Alvarez | $2,717 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Dannielle Cordero | $6,483 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Raven Anderson | $1,599 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Crystal Asher | $4,624 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Haven Of Rest | $200 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| Robins Nest Foundation | $590 | Castle Rock, CO, US | Animal Therapy | 2023 |
| Alternatives Of Battle Creek | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Pregnancy Services | 2023 |
| Citylinc | $1,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Foster Care Services | 2023 |
| Jane Groppi-rewolinski | $7,515 | New Berlin, WI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Taneka Thomas | $1,817 | Jackson, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Sarah Northrup | $5,104 | Springfield, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Jennifer Williams | $7,101 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Dasha Craig | $2,764 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Cathleen Honeysette | $5,096 | Comstock Park, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Ricci Ashley | $6,255 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Heather Case | $4,620 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Radiah Brayton | $173 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Alysa Clines | $2,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Randi Ruff | $4,490 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Sarah Asaro | $7,000 | Galesburg, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Gloria Givhan | $5,620 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Afi Adjeoda | $3,955 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Veyraceli Galaviz | $2,057 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Adriana Flores | $17,299 | Portage, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Nathan Alvarez | $2,717 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Dannielle Cordero | $6,483 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Raven Anderson | $1,599 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Crystal Asher | $4,624 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Vehicle For Transportation | 2023 |
| Journey Church | $7,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Student | 2022 |
| Alternatives Of Battle Creek | $1,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Assistance To Women With Pregnancy Problems Tithe. | 2022 |
| Kristine Dennis | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Amy Wilkerson | $5,603 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Michael Perry | $5,800 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Vern Gordon | $3,070 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Peterson | $1,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Jamie West | $5,729 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Samantha Twomley | $4,105 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Korey Roe | $5,505 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Reece Adkins | $3,500 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Stephanie Aderibigbe | $5,775 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Lenny Luchetti | $6,862 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Michelle Wilson | $4,863 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Rebecca Grabill | $3,056 | Ada, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Katrina Morgan | $769 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Amanda Corey | $4,793 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Johnay Gamble | $379 | Albion, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Toni Simons | $8,089 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Chris Paavola | $6,118 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Devon Shephard | $5,762 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Journey Church | $7,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Student | 2022 |
| Alternatives Of Battle Creek | $1,500 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Assistance To Women With Pregnancy Problems Tithe. | 2022 |
| Kristine Dennis | $2,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Amy Wilkerson | $5,603 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Michael Perry | $5,800 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Vern Gordon | $3,070 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Peterson | $1,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Jamie West | $5,729 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Samantha Twomley | $4,105 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Korey Roe | $5,505 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Reece Adkins | $3,500 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Stephanie Aderibigbe | $5,775 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Lenny Luchetti | $6,862 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Michelle Wilson | $4,863 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Rebecca Grabill | $3,056 | Ada, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Katrina Morgan | $769 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Amanda Corey | $4,793 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Johnay Gamble | $379 | Albion, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Toni Simons | $8,089 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Chris Paavola | $6,118 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Devon Shephard | $5,762 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation For Needy Individual | 2022 |
| Matthew Haywood | $1,333 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Michelle Wilson | $954 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Dante Barnes | $4,754 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Melanie Farkas | $5,999 | Bellevue, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Da-shon King | $1,721 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Earlene Nelson | $1,579 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Stephanie Jackson | $6,377 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Micaela Ziegler | $4,619 | Otsego, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Beth Long | $478 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Joe Harris | $2,318 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Debbie Stokes | $5,125 | Albion, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Marissa Sherlock | $3,648 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Cassandra Smith | $4,808 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Matthew Haywood | $1,889 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Sue Deskins Pike | $4,072 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Michelle Wilson | $2,142 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Nadia Payton | $5,854 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Katrina Morgan | $5,509 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Transportation | 2021 |
| Timothy Hill | $5,768 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | To Provide A Dependable Vehicle For Transportation | 2020 |
| Samuel E Marks | $2,541 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Reliable Vehicle For Transportation | 2020 |
| Anne C Cook | $2,460 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Reliable Vehicle For Transportation | 2020 |
| Taylor Boyd | $3,223 | Battle Creek, MI, US | Reliable Vehicle For Transportation | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Rings Ministries as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-4241439 |
| Website | http://www.ringsministries.com |
| Address | 680 COUNTRY CLUB DR Battle Creek, MI 49015-3651 |
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Forms 990-PF
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