Deus Caritas Est Foundation
Deus Caritas Est Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to individuals for food, shelter, and clothing.
Deus Caritas Est Foundation at a glance
In short: Deus Caritas Est Foundation gave $42K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,525
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,595
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $205,383
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Deus Caritas Est Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 80 Ottawa Ave Nw Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 454-8300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deus Caritas Est Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Althea Sophia Smith ($3K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Deus Caritas Est Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 443% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Althea Sophia Smith Wyoming, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Clara M Shannon Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Janet Pawloski Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Mary L McNeil Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Mary Love Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Otis Elms Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Patricia Singh Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Patricia Zech Kentwood, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Terry Lee McNeil Grand Rapids, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
| Sabir Perez Walker, MI | Food, Shelter, Clothing | $3,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,383 | $57,657 | $45,369 | $41,525 | 16 | $41,867 | $3,155 | $9,455 |
| 2024 | $193,125 | $78,999 | $38,302 | $32,775 | 12 | $36,075 | $32,397 | $8,063 |
| 2023 | $152,361 | $70,017 | $35,418 | $31,638 | 12 | $34,069 | — | $7,610 |
| 2022 | $126,019 | $55,389 | $27,811 | $25,650 | 1 | $25,650 | — | $6,171 |
| 2021 | $100,382 | $44,170 | $21,660 | $19,950 | 1 | $19,950 | — | $5,053 |
| 2020 | $96,946 | $39,130 | $19,630 | $18,287 | 1 | — | — | $4,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deus Caritas Est Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were designated for food, shelter, and clothing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $41,525. Grant amounts ranged from $550 to $3,300, with a median of $3,300.
Recipients receiving $3,300 each included nine individual recipients, and Sabir Perez. Each grant was designated for food, shelter, and clothing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John E Anding as president/treasurer. It lists Bruce Tuttleman, Stacey Bybee, Morgan Anding Gomes, and Pedro Gomes as members.
Deus Caritas Est Foundation is led by John E. Anding, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John E. Anding
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Anding Gomes
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Bybee
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Tuttleman
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pedro Gomes
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane Kramer (2020–2023) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Deus Caritas Est Foundation
How much does Deus Caritas Est Foundation give each year?
Deus Caritas Est Foundation gave $42K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 12 grants.
What is Deus Caritas Est Foundation's typical grant size?
Deus Caritas Est Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,300, and its average grant was $2,595, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deus Caritas Est Foundation give grants?
Deus Caritas Est Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (11 grants) and Kentwood, MI (2 grants).
Does Deus Caritas Est Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Deus Caritas Est Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food, Shelter, Clothing" (16 grants).
Who are Deus Caritas Est Foundation's largest grantees?
Deus Caritas Est Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Althea Sophia Smith ($3,300), Clara M Shannon ($3,300) and Janet Pawloski ($3,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deus Caritas Est Foundation?
Deus Caritas Est Foundation reported $205K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deus Caritas Est Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were designated for food, shelter, and clothing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deus Caritas Est Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Deus Caritas Est Foundation's EIN?
Deus Caritas Est Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1582798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Deus Caritas Est 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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