The Mercantile Bank Foundation
Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI · EIN 87-4152774 · reported 2025
139grants reported
$1,000median award
$500lower quartile
$100smallest grant
$311Ktotal paid
4states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 14 of its 139 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $52K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mel Trotter Ministries IMMEASURABLY MORE TINY HOME CAMPAIGN - GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association FUNDING FOR SMALL-SCALE. | Grand Rapids, MI | $23,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity OF Kent County IMAGINE CAMPAIGN - GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,500 |
| Bbb Educational Foundation 2025 PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Cherry Health Foundation HEALTH LEADER SPONSORSHIP | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation 2025 GOLD SPONSOR | MT Pleasant, MI | $8,300 |
| Hispanic Center OF Western Michigan HISPANIC FESTIVAL SPONSOR - GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $8,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Foundation SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Nmc Foundation SUPPORT FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | Traverse City, MI | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Asian American Association | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Junior League OF Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Community Homeworks SAFE START SUPPORT - GENERAL SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes GROCERY PANTRY PROGRAM - GENERAL SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $5,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center ANNUAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters OF Southwest MI GOLD PLUS SPONSOR | Kalamazoo, MI | $4,000 |
| Project Green | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,500 |
| Starlight Ministries GRIEF SUPPORT | Hudsonville, MI | $3,500 |
| North End Community Ministry PROVIDING PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,500 |
| Grand Rapids African American Health Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Community Food Club | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation MINDSHARE SPONSORSHIP - GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Alano Club OF Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation SOSW INNOVATION ENDOWMENT FUND - GENERAL SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $3,000 |
| Saginaw Future ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH | Saginaw, MI | $2,500 |
| Uhy Cares | Sterling Heights, MI | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross BOARD PLEDGE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Lydia's Gate | Mio, MI | $2,500 |
| Heart OF West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Michigan Casa INC | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Turning Point INC EMPOWER SERVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | MT Clemens, MI | $2,500 |
| Arc-Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Hospice OF Michigan | Ada, MI | $2,500 |
| Senior Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Youth for Christ BANQUET SPONSORSHIP | Alma, MI | $2,500 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Fulton Street Farmers Market | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,500 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministries INC | Lowell, MI | $2,500 |
| Girls Build Kalamazoo HOME RENOVATION PROJECT DONATION | Kalamazoo, MI | $2,100 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | $2,000 |
| Mrc Industries INC | Kalamazoo, MI | $2,000 |
| Fishing With Veterans SUPPORT FISHING ACTIVITES | Holland, MI | $2,000 |
| New City Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,000 |
| Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,000 |
| Valley Family Church LOVE WEEK 2025 DONATION - GENERAL SUPPORT | Portage, MI | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation SILVER SPONSORSHIP - GENERAL SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $2,000 |
| Mosaic Film Experience SPONSOR | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Detroit, MI | $1,750 |
| Gryphon Place SUICIDE PREVENTION | Portage, MI | $1,500 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,500 |
| Theatre Ensemble | Rochester, MI | $1,500 |
| Girls Choral Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,500 |
| Isabella County Child Advocacy Center | MT Pleasant, MI | $1,500 |
| Ionia County Economic Alliance MI PITCH 2025 SPONSORSHIP - GENERAL SUPPORT | Ionia, MI | $1,500 |
| Ionia Free Fair Association SPONSORSHIP - GENERAL SUPPORT | Ionia, MI | $1,500 |
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