Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation
Private foundation · Kewadin, MI · EIN 46-1534415 · reported 2023–2025
60grants reported
$15Kmedian award
$10Klower quartile
$4,000smallest grant
$1.3Mtotal paid
12states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 12 of its 60 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $219K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
2741 N West Torch Lake Dr
Kewadin, MI 49648-9058
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission India TO EQUIP INDIA'S CHRISTIANS TO SHARE THEIR FAITH, MENTOR NEW DISCIPLES, AND PLANT REPRODUCING CHURCH | Grand Rapids, MI | $102,000 |
| Mission India TO EQUIP INDIA'S CHRISTIANS TO SHARE THEIR FAITH, MENTOR NEW DISCIPLES, AND PLANT REPRODUCING CHURCH | Grand Rapids, MI | $75,000 |
| Friends of Agape TO HELP CHRISTIANS SERVING IN CHALLENGING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD. | Colorado Springs, CO | $56,500 |
| Sister India Fund TO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN READING, WRITING, AND MATH TO INDIAN WOMEN. | Tulsa, OK | $56,500 |
| Dwellingsnow TO HELP AS MANY FAMILIES IN ROATAN, HONDURAS MAKE THE DREAM OF OWNING A HOME A REALITY. | Bothell, WA | $51,375 |
| Mission India TO EQUIP INDIA'S CHRISTIANS TO SHARE THEIR FAITH, MENTOR NEW DISCIPLES, AND PLANT REPRODUCING CHURCH | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,000 |
| The Gideons International TO WIN OTHERS FOR THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSI | Nashville, TN | $45,000 |
| World Renew TO ENGAGE GOD'S PEOPLE IN REDEEMING RESOURCES AND DEVELOPING GIFTS IN COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES OF LO | Grand Rapids, MI | $40,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH | Bellevue, WA | $35,000 |
| Growing Hope Globally FRB RAISES MONEY TO HELP PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. EACH YEAR MORE THAN 200 | Western Springs, IL | $35,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH | Bellevue, WA | $35,000 |
| Eastside Christian School ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Bellevue, MI | $35,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN INGHAM, EATON, CLINTON, SHIAWASSEE, C | Lansing, MI | $30,000 |
| Growing Hope Globally FRB RAISES MONEY TO HELP PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. EACH YEAR MORE THAN 200 | Western Springs, IL | $30,000 |
| The Gideons International TO WIN OTHERS FOR THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSI | Nashville, TN | $30,000 |
| World Renew TO ENGAGE GOD'S PEOPLE IN REDEEMING RESOURCES AND DEVELOPING GIFTS IN COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES OF LO | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 |
| The Gideons International TO WIN OTHERS FOR THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSI | Nashville, TN | $30,000 |
| Congo Peace TO BREAK THE CRONIC CYCLE OF POVERTY, VIOLENCE AND TRIBAL ANIMOSITY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OF CON | Issaquah, WA | $25,000 |
| River Terrace Church TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH | East Lansing, MI | $25,000 |
| Sister India Fund TO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN READING, WRITING, AND MATH TO INDIAN WOMEN. | Tulsa, OK | $25,000 |
| Friends of Agape TO HELP CHRISTIANS SERVING IN CHALLENGING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD. | Colorado Springs, CO | $25,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN INGHAM, EATON, CLINTON, SHIAWASSEE, C | Lansing, MI | $25,000 |
| Dwellingsnow TO HELP AS MANY FAMILIES IN ROATAN, HONDURAS MAKE THE DREAM OF OWNING A HOME A REALITY. | Bothell, WA | $20,250 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp HYC IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CAMP COMMITTED TO INTRODUCING CHRIST TO THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO | Southgate, MI | $20,000 |
| World Renew TO ENGAGE GOD'S PEOPLE IN REDEEMING RESOURCES AND DEVELOPING GIFTS IN COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES OF LO | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp HYC IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CAMP COMMITTED TO INTRODUCING CHRIST TO THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO | Southgate, MI | $20,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF ROATAN TO LIVE A MORE VIBRANT LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPM | Austin, TX | $17,500 |
| Chosen Vision TO EMPOWER DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS TO LIVE LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE. | Grand Ledge, MI | $16,000 |
| Preborn TO GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST BY SAVING BABIES AND SOULS | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 |
| Set Free Church TO HELP THE DOWNTRODDEN WITH FOOD, SHELTER AND THE GOSPEL | San Bernardino, CA | $15,000 |
| The Timothy Initiative TO ADVANCE CHRIST'S KINGDOM BY PLANTING MULTIPLYING CHURCHES AND MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES IN AMERICA AN | Raleigh, NC | $15,000 |
| Alpha Childrens Ministries OFFER FOOD, SHELTER, AND EDUCATION TO POOR CHILDREN IN INDIA. | Ann Arbor, MI | $15,000 |
| Growing Hope Globally FRB RAISES MONEY TO HELP PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. EACH YEAR MORE THAN 200 | Western Springs, IL | $15,000 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp HYC IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CAMP COMMITTED TO INTRODUCING CHRIST TO THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO | Southgate, MI | $15,000 |
| Sister India Fund TO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN READING, WRITING, AND MATH TO INDIAN WOMEN. | Tulsa, OK | $15,000 |
| The Timothy Initiative TO ADVANCE CHRIST'S KINGDOM BY PLANTING MULTIPLYING CHURCHES AND MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES IN AMERICA AN | Raleigh, NC | $15,000 |
| Dwellingsnow TO HELP AS MANY FAMILIES IN ROATAN, HONDURAS MAKE THE DREAM OF OWNING A HOME A REALITY. | Bothell, WA | $15,000 |
| River Terrace Church TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH | East Lansing, MI | $15,000 |
| Heartland Baptist Missions ROATAN EDUCATION FUND | Pensacola, FL | $15,000 |
| Chosen Vision TO EMPOWER DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS TO LIVE LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE. | Grand Ledge, MI | $12,500 |
| Abundant Life Foundation CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF ROATAN TO LIVE A MORE VIBRANT LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPM | Austin, TX | $10,000 |
| Calvin University CALVIN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Friends of Agape TO HELP CHRISTIANS SERVING IN CHALLENGING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD. | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 |
| Lovelife TO CREATE A CULTURE OF LOVE AND LIFE THAT WILL RESULT IN AN END TO ABORTION AND THE ORPHAN CRISIS | Charlotte, NC | $10,000 |
| Chosen Vision TO EMPOWER DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS TO LIVE LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE. | Grand Ledge, MI | $10,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN INGHAM, EATON, CLINTON, SHIAWASSEE, C | Lansing, MI | $10,000 |
| River Terrace Church TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH | East Lansing, MI | $10,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF ROATAN TO LIVE A MORE VIBRANT LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPM | Austin, TX | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Services TO BRING HOPE, PROMOTE CHANGE, AND HELP PEOPLE LIVE FREE, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. | Saginaw, MI | $10,000 |
| Heartland Baptist Missions TO EXALT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BY GETTING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE INTO THE HEARTS OF AS MANY PEOPLE AS PO | Pensacola, FL | $9,600 |
| Holy Cross Ministries TO BRING HOPE, PROMOTE CHANGE, AND HELP PEOPLE LIVE FREE, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. | Saginaw, MI | $5,000 |
| Pak 7 TO EMPOWER PAKISTANI CHRISTIANS TO SHOW THEIR NATION GODS LOVE | Greenville, SC | $5,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten TO DEVELOP HEALTHY FAMILY, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Services TO BRING HOPE, PROMOTE CHANGE, AND HELP PEOPLE LIVE FREE, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. | Saginaw, MI | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Reach TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH BASIC NEEDS | Bellevue, WA | $5,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten TO DEVELOP HEALTHY FAMILY, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary TO CREATE A LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT FORMS CHURCH LEADERS WHO CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES OF DISCIPLES OF J | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten TO DEVELOP HEALTHY FAMILY, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Calvin University CALVIN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Reframe Ministries SO THAT ALL PEOPLE WILL BE TRANSFORMED BY GODS GOSPEL MESSAGE | Grand Rapids, MI | $4,000 |
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