Events for Good

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saugatuck, MI EIN: 81-0944732

Events for Good is a private foundation based in Saugatuck, Michigan. Its 2024 filing states that it ran the Holland Hundred bike tour and that revenue generated from events goes to assist the general operations of 501(c)(3) charities and a government entity.

Events for Good at a glance

In short: Events for Good gave $39K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$38,959
-12.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
14
-6.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,783
-6.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,113
Total assets
$39,973
+205.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Michigan (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

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

How to apply to Events for Good

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: 6515 Sanctuary Trl, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Phone: (616) 299-3637

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Events for Good funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

45<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (59%), New York (35%), California (5%), Arizona (1%), and Washington, D.C. (0%).

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

DouglasGrand RapidsGrandvilleHamiltonHollandJamestownKalamazooLansingNew YorkPhoenixSaint JosephWashingtonWaterfordWest Hollywood

How Events for Good gives

  • Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. 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

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2020 5 grants2021 9 grants2022 15 grants2023 14 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $39K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
14 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$38,959
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$39,973$68,850$46,317$38,95914
2023$13,086$46,435$49,118$44,73115
2022$16,223$49,940$49,020$46,2949
2021$15,303$32,801$19,960$17,1155
2020$2,779$2,230$3,619$2,1102

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s filing describes the Holland Hundred bike tour as its direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants were reported for “general operational goals.”

Grantmaking

In 2024, Events for Good gave 14 grants totaling $38,959. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $11,521, with a median grant of $1,113. The largest grants included $11,521 to JDRF in New York, $9,000 to an individual recipient in Holland, Michigan, $6,000 to an individual recipient in Hamilton, Michigan, and $4,000 to Michigan Mountain Biking Association in Waterford, Michigan. Each was reported for general operational goals.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Cathy Coury as president, Nicole Lewis as vice president, and Katie Clark as treasurer-secretary.

Events for Good is led by Cathy Coury, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Cathy Coury

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Lewis

    Vice President

    President → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Clark

    Treasurersecretary

    Treasurer → Treasurersecretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Ellie Clark (2022–2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Nicole Nelles (2022) — President
  • Former: Chris Machuta (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Cliff Lewis (2020–2021) — Vice President

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 Events for Good

How much does Events for Good give each year?

Events for Good gave $39K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 15 grants.

What is Events for Good's typical grant size?

Events for Good's median grant in 2024 was $1,113, and its average grant was $2,783, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Events for Good give grants?

Events for Good gives mostly in Michigan: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (35%) and California (5%).

Does Events for Good give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Events for Good's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Events for Good?

Events for Good reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $69K.

What does Events for Good fund?

The foundation’s filing describes the Holland Hundred bike tour as its direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants were reported for “general operational goals.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Events for Good?

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 Events for Good's EIN?

Events for Good's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0944732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Events for Good 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 October 2026.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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