Cornucopia Family Foundation
Cornucopia Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and activities connected to homelessness, Christian ministry and outreach, mental health, arts and culture, education, and music.
Cornucopia Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cornucopia Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Michigan. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,947,456
- +158.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,144
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,667
- Total assets
- $3,229,228
- -22.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cornucopia Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 231 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2668
Phone: (616) 530-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cornucopia Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Fulton Units Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 149 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 11% to recipients in Colorado. Florida accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cornucopia Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $182K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $32K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $569K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Fulton Units Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Homeless Shelter | $1,048,075 |
| Stephens Children Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Christian Ministry | $105,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Christian Global Outreach | $100,000 |
| Family Promise Grand Rapids Colorado Springs, CO | Homelessness | $100,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Mental Health Resource | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | Art Museum | $83,333 |
| Association of Just Society Grand Rapids, MI | Christian Ministry | $75,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | College Tuition | $60,625 |
| Biologos Grand Rapids, MI | Christian Ministry | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Grand Rapids, MI | Gateway to Music Funds | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,229,228 | $897,200 | $1,982,598 | $1,947,456 | 24 | $1,947,456 | $174,999 | $156,608 |
| 2023 | $4,158,578 | $1,495,207 | $773,531 | $754,611 | 31 | $754,611 | $70,086 | $203,836 |
| 2022 | $3,436,902 | $1,415,164 | $893,754 | $869,439 | 35 | $869,439 | $70,225 | $153,636 |
| 2021 | $3,029,282 | $387,298 | $688,682 | $663,170 | 28 | $663,190 | — | $150,783 |
| 2020 | $3,281,200 | $423,614 | $584,313 | $568,777 | 31 | — | $10,428 | $159,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cornucopia Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Pine Rest Foundation says it supports Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, whose mission is to provide behavioral health care with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion. The Grand Rapids Art Museum describes its mission as connecting people through art, creativity, and design, while Calvin University says it equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in justice, music, and education. The Association for a More Just Society says it is dedicated to doing justice in Honduras and inspiring others to seek justice in their own contexts. The Grand Rapids Symphony Society says it shares great music and provides distinctive musical experiences for diverse audiences throughout West Michigan. Grand Rapids Christian Schools says it prepares students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $1,947,456. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,048,075, with a median of $31,666. Its largest 2024 grant was $1,048,075 to East Fulton Units Foundation for a homeless shelter. Other notable grants included $105,000 to Stephens Children Foundation for Christian ministry; $100,000 each to Compassion International for Christian global outreach, Family Promise Grand Rapids for homelessness, and Pine Rest Foundation for mental health resources; and $83,333 each to the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Paulus C Heule — President
- Rosemary Heule — Vice President
- Marielle Vandervennen — Director
- Paulina Heule Timmer — Director
- Marjorie Heule — Director
- FF Caroline Heule — Director
- Dafna Heule — Director
Cornucopia Family Foundation is led by Rosemary Heule, V. President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary Heule
V. President
Director → V. President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulus C. Heule
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marielle Vandervennen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Heule
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dafna Heule
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ff Caroline Heule
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulina Heule Timmer
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Paulina Heule (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paulus C. Huele (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marnix Van Rij (2020) — Director
- Former: Rosemary (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cornucopia Family Foundation
How much does Cornucopia Family Foundation give each year?
Cornucopia Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $755K across 31 grants.
What is Cornucopia Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cornucopia Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $31,667, and its average grant was $81,144, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cornucopia Family Foundation that year got $182K on average.
Where does Cornucopia Family Foundation give grants?
Cornucopia Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (13 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Cornucopia Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Cornucopia Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (8 grants).
Who are Cornucopia Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cornucopia Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include East Fulton Units Foundation ($1,048,075), Stephens Children Foundation ($105,000) and Compassion International ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cornucopia Family Foundation?
Cornucopia Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cornucopia Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cornucopia Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cornucopia Family Foundation's EIN?
Cornucopia Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8080952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cornucopia Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cornucopia Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cornucopia-family-foundation-morg_3804436b9e0b4fbba3c6292c112f5225
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