Deus Caritas Est Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 26-1582798

Deus Caritas Est Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $32K.

Key facts about Deus Caritas Est Foundation

EIN: 26-1582798
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $32,775
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $2,731
Median grant: $3,250
Total assets: $193,125
Primary geography: Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Deus Caritas Est Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Deus Caritas Est Foundation's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (10 grants). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food, Shelter, Clothing" (12 grants).

How Deus Caritas Est Foundation gives

Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 447% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$193K

+26.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$33K

+3.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+3.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deus Caritas Est Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Deus Caritas Est Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $33K (100%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Michigan

Cities

Grand RapidsKentwoodWyoming

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$193,125	$152,361	$126,019
Revenue	$78,999	$70,017	$55,389
Expenses	$38,302	$35,418	$27,811
Qualifying Distributions	$36,075	$34,069	$25,650
Net Investment Income	$32,397	—	—
Distributable Amount	$8,063	$7,610	$6,171

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Clara M Shannon ($3,250), Fannie Jenkins ($3,250), Janet Pawloski ($3,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CLARA M SHANNON Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
FANNIE JENKINS Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
JANET PAWLOSKI Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
LULU BELL LOWE Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
MARY L MCNEIL Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
MARY LOVE Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
PATRICIA SINGH Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
PATRICIA ZECH Kentwood, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
TERRY LEE MCNEIL Grand Rapids, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$3,250
ALTHEA SOPHIA SMITH Wyoming, MI	FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING	$1,375

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John E Anding	President/Treasurer	1	—
Bruce Tuttleman	Member	1	—
Stacey Bybee	Member	1	—
Morgan Anding Gomes	Member	1	—
Pedro Gomes	Member	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deus Caritas Est Foundation?

Deus Caritas Est Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $193K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Deus Caritas Est Foundation?

As of 2024, Deus Caritas Est Foundation holds $193K in total assets with $79K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $33K in 2024.

Where does Deus Caritas Est Foundation operate?

Deus Caritas Est Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Deus Caritas Est Foundation award?

In 2024, Deus Caritas Est Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Deus Caritas Est Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Deus Caritas Est Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.