FWG Foundation
FWG Foundation is a private foundation based in Rothbury, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported 70 grants totaling $1,188,450 to charitable organizations, including a Christian school, evangelical organizations, and groups involved in government, politics, and media.
FWG Foundation at a glance
In short: FWG Foundation gave $1.2M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,188,450
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,978
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,456,813
- +17.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FWG Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 528 West Garfield Road, Rothbury, MI 49452
Phone: (231) 861-5535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FWG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Era Christian School ($94K). Together the top 10 received $434K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 349 grants of 365 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (32%), Virginia (11%), Washington, DC (10%), Colorado (7%), and Texas (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is FWG Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 70 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $711K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Era Christian School New Era, MI | General Fund | $94,450 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Living on the Edge Suwanee, GA | General Fund | $55,000 |
| American Center for Law & Washington, DC | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $35,000 |
| American Family Association Tupelo, MS | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Behold Israel Monument, CO | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Family Life Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,456,813 | $2,762,477 | $1,247,906 | $1,188,450 | 70 | $1,188,450 | $584,003 | $491,556 |
| 2024 | $8,907,823 | $1,391,192 | $1,269,292 | $1,221,400 | 76 | $1,221,686 | $310,157 | $447,278 |
| 2023 | $8,779,738 | $529,977 | $1,103,055 | $1,055,145 | 73 | $1,055,407 | $482,067 | $438,166 |
| 2022 | $9,346,984 | $1,510,346 | $1,085,627 | $1,024,150 | 72 | $1,024,170 | $384,712 | $452,547 |
| 2021 | $8,916,148 | $1,729,664 | $988,830 | $933,000 | 74 | $933,409 | $657,188 | $492,662 |
| 2020 | $8,186,085 | $1,522,842 | $752,607 | $710,730 | 70 | — | $385,128 | $401,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FWG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $492K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. New Era Christian School describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered, academically challenging education for lives of Christian service. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media. Other recipients include Mercy Chefs, which provides meals during disasters and in underserved communities, and Reach A Village, which works with indigenous ministry partners to plant churches in unreached villages.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $1,188,450. Grants ranged from $500 to $94,450, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $94,450 to New Era Christian School, $75,000 to Leadership Institute, $55,000 to Living on the Edge, $50,000 to American Center for Law & Justice, and $35,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Each of these grants was listed for general fund support.
Other 2025 recipients included Behold Israel ($25,000), Mercy Chefs ($22,000), Family Research Council ($20,000), Reach A Village ($16,000), and Unknown Nations ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick F. Grice Jr. as president and Wendy L. Grice as vice president and secretary. Directors listed are Rebekah DeSarmo, Jim Eppink, Laurie Eppink, Brent DeSarmo, Mike Termer, and Nancy Termer.
FWG Foundation is led by Frederick F. Grice Jr., President on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick F. Grice Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
$1K (2025)
Brent Desarmo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1K (2025)
Jim Eppink
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1K (2025)
Laurie Eppink
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1K (2025)
Mike Termer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1K (2025)
Nancy Termer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1K (2025)
Rebekah Desarmo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1K (2025)
Wendy L. Grice
Vice President & Secretary T
On filings since 2020
$1K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Frederick F Grice Jr (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about FWG Foundation
How much does FWG Foundation give each year?
FWG Foundation gave $1.2M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 76 grants.
What is FWG Foundation's typical grant size?
FWG Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,978, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FWG Foundation give grants?
FWG Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (11%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (9 grants), Muskegon, MI (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does FWG Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of FWG Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are FWG Foundation's largest grantees?
FWG Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New Era Christian School ($94,450), Leadership Institute ($75,000) and Living on the Edge ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is FWG Foundation?
FWG Foundation reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $492K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does FWG Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. New Era Christian School describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered, academically challenging education for lives of Christian service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FWG Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FWG Foundation's EIN?
FWG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8032599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does FWG 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). FWG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fwg-foundation-morg_00b139ba80bf46dc95ec9212396437b0
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