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 20212024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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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

$37,000
2021
$58,250
2022
$74,875
2023
$63,250
2024

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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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.