Funding search · EIN 853452749 · Grand Rapids, MI
Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 244
- grants reported
- $233,375
- total given
- 2021–2024
- filing years
- $500
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Funding pattern
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Top recipients
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- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Michigan2 grants · $25,000
- Bluebird Cancer Retreats2 grants · $13,000
- Gilda'S Club of Grand Rapids4 grants · $11,500
- New Day Foundation for Families2 grants · $11,000
- Meals On Wheels Western Michigan2 grants · $8,000
- American Cancer Society2 grants · $6,750
- Shields of Hope2 grants · $6,500
- Emmanuel Hospice3 grants · $6,000
- Beautiful You By Profile2 grants · $5,500
- Hospice of Holland2 grants · $5,500
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 244 grants.
- $15,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2021
To provide support for the man and woman of year and the light the night walk.
- $10,000
Bluebird Cancer Retreats · Spring Lake, MI · 2022
To provide support for the gorilla golf 2021 event.
- $10,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2022
To provide support for the man and woman of year and the light the night walk.
- $10,000
New Day Foundation for Families · Rochester Hills, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $5,000
Gilda'S Club of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2022
To provide support for the west side walk.
- $5,000
Meals On Wheels Western Michigan · Grandville, MI · 2021
To provide program support.
- $3,750
American Cancer Society · Kennesaw, GA · 2022
To provide program support.
- $3,500
Shields of Hope · Zeeland, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $3,000
Lls - Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2023
Medical support
- $3,000
Beautiful You By Profile · Comstock Park, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $3,000
Hospice of Holland · Holland, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $3,000
Meals On Wheels Western Michigan · Grandville, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $3,000
American Cancer Society · Kennesaw, GA · 2021
To provide program support.
- $3,000
Bluebird Cancer Retreats · Spring Lake, MI · 2021
To provide support for the gorilla golf 2021 event.
- $3,000
Gilda'S Club of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2021
To provide support for the west side walk.
- $3,000
Shields of Hope · Zeeland, MI · 2021
To provide program support.
- $2,500
Beautiful You · Comstock Park, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Bluebird Cancer Retreats - Sl · Spring Lake, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Emmanuel Hospice · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Medical support
- $2,500
Gilda'S Club of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Hospice of Holland · Holland, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Meals On Wheels of West Michigan · Grandville, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Muskegon Ymca Livestrong Program · Muskegon, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
New Day Foundation · Rochester Hills, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Relay for Life (Acs) of Muskegon County · Norton Shores, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Shields of Hope West Mi · Zeeland, MI · 2023
Donation
- $2,500
Emmanuel Hospice · Grand Rapids, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $2,500
Muskegon Ymca Livestrong · Muskegon, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $2,500
Beautiful You By Profile · Comstock Park, MI · 2021
To provide program support.
- $2,500
Hospice of Holland · Holland, MI · 2021
To provide program support.
- $1,000
American Cancer Society · Detroit, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
Beautiful You · Comestock Park, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
Bluebird Cancer Retreats - Sl · Spring Lake, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
Emmanuel Hospice · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
Gilda'S Club of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
Hospice of Holland · Holland, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
New Day Foundation for Families · Rochester Hills, MI · 2024
Donation
- $1,000
Fertility Preservation Foundation · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Donation
- $1,000
Michelle Marie Lun Hope Foundation · Ada, MI · 2023
Donation
- $1,000
Michelle Marie Lunn Hope Foundation · Ada, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $1,000
Van Andel Institute · Grand Rapids, MI · 2022
To provide program support.
- $575
Cancer & Hematology Centers Wm · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Donation
- $500
Abbey Ritter · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Abdul Salaam · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Alan Haga · Grant, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Alan Thurston · Hesperia, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Alica Zylstra · Kentwood, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Alicia Johnson · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Allan Murdzia · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Angela Burgstiner · Ionia, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Anne Paulson · Greenville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Ashley B Ondersma · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Ashley Niswonger · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Ben Hovingh · Sidney, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Beverly Herman · South Haven, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Bob Kraai · Holland, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Calvin Pargo · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Carlton Rooker · Ada, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Carolyn Joseph · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Carolyn Rhodes · Allendale, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Casey Murray · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Chandra Green · Wyoming, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Chyanne Green · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Collette Taylor · Spring Lake, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Courtney Morefield · Grand Haven, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Craig Wood · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Dale Burke · Lakeview, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Dale Lynn Hodges · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Daniel Reynolds · Hudsonville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Danielle Hinkle · Kentwood, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
David Bray · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
David Keech · Holland, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Deb Spoors · West Olive, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Dennis Merritt · Dorr, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Diane Hamm · West Olive, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Donald Fann · Norton Shores, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Donald McGlamery · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Donald Prawdzik · Wyoming, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Edmundo Ledezma · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Elin Frietsch · Whitehall, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Franklin Tryon · Hudsonville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Gail M Rucker · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Harriet McDonald · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Holley Crandall · Wayland, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jack McPherson · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jacqueline Pierce · Hudsonville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
James Kraak · West Olive, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
James R Dearborn · Holland, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jamie Lockery · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Janet M Anderson · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jason Steiger Sr · Scottville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jeffery Bean · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jennifer L Williams · Fennville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jessica Sevarns · Whitehall, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jodi Heflin · South Haven, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jody Lynn Allen · Shelbyville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Joel Soliz · Muskegon, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Jonathan Mueller · Prudenville, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Joseph Schillaci · Holton, MI · 2024
Donation
- $500
Josue Lorenzo · Grandville, MI · 2024
Donation
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