Foundation for the Glory of God
Foundation for the Glory of God is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $322K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $52K.
Foundation for the Glory of God at a glance
In short: Foundation for the Glory of God gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,750
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,750
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $321,721
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for the Glory of God funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parish of the Holy Spirit ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for the Glory of God gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $10K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parish of the Holy Spirit Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $7,750 |
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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 | $321,721 | $83,333 | $7,775 | $7,750 | 1 | $7,750 | $52,308 | $12,507 |
| 2023 | $246,163 | $36,602 | $10,800 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $10,802 | $10,809 |
| 2022 | $220,361 | $29,027 | $7,949 | $7,650 | 5 | $7,650 | $4,027 | $9,581 |
| 2021 | $199,283 | $10,782 | $4,700 | $4,700 | 3 | $4,700 | $3,967 | $8,994 |
| 2020 | $193,201 | $-2,372 | $4,575 | $4,575 | 6 | — | $4,625 | $8,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for the Glory of God reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for the Glory of God is led by George Pawlanta, President Treasurer Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Pawlanta
President Treasurer Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President Treasurer Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Foundation for the Glory of God
How much does Foundation for the Glory of God give each year?
Foundation for the Glory of God gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for the Glory of God?
Foundation for the Glory of God reported $322K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Foundation for the Glory of God operate?
Foundation for the Glory of God has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Foundation for the Glory of God's EIN?
Foundation for the Glory of God's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2820930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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