GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund is a public charity based in Spring Arbor, Michigan, formed in 2009. It assists qualified charitable organizations by accepting contributions from donors for charitable grant-making purposes.
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund at a glance
In short: GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund gave $2.2M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), top state Indiana. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,190,869
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,817
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,107
- Total assets
- $15,766,370
- +15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (24 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 580 8050 Spring Arbor Roa, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
Phone: (517) 750-2727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Free Methodist ChurchUSA ($580K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 241 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 itemized grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Indiana (36%) and Michigan (27%), followed by Texas (7%), Florida (5%), and Kentucky (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 50 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Methodist ChurchUSA Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Grant | $580,090 |
| Free Methodist Foundation Spring Arbor, MI | Charitable Grant | $153,474 |
| GenerationsGrace Church Spring, TX | Charitable Grant | $126,500 |
| Light & Life Lakeland Lakeland, FL | Charitable Grant | $103,500 |
| Oakdale Christian Academy Jackson, KY | Charitable Grant | $90,300 |
| Central Africa Healthcare Spring Arbor, MI | Charitable Grant | $85,076 |
| Wabash Park Camp Mooresville, IN | Charitable Grant | $63,500 |
| Crossroads Comm FM Church Ottawa Lake, MI | Charitable Grant | $60,000 |
| Aldersgate FM Church Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Grant | $56,000 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | Charitable Grant | $42,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,766,370 | $5,998,229 | $3,262,755 | $2,190,869 | 50 | $968,386 |
| 2023 | $13,616,392 | $3,710,484 | $3,261,600 | $2,175,625 | 50 | $509,136 |
| 2022 | $12,302,236 | $-3,863,481 | $3,731,108 | $2,226,492 | 50 | $-8,053,114 |
| 2021 | $12,906,058 | $6,559,111 | $3,062,947 | $1,678,630 | 50 | $370,489 |
| 2020 | $8,807,534 | $3,502,791 | $1,712,270 | $1,388,160 | 41 | $1,572,812 |
| 2019 | $7,793,752 | $1,637,605 | $2,112,279 | $1,826,652 | 46 | $-230,919 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GuideStream’s stated mission is to assist qualified charitable organizations by accepting contributions from donors for charitable grant-making purposes.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, health care, humanitarian support, and Christian ministry. For example, Spring Arbor University describes its mission as combining liberal arts learning with commitment to Jesus Christ. Southern Sudan Health Care Organization says it provides health services in the village of Maar in South Sudan and operates a mobile clinic in a displacement camp. In Better Hands Inc says it assists orphans in Myanmar and Cambodia with housing, food, medical care, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing’s itemized grant list comprised 50 grants totaling $2,190,869. Grant amounts ranged from $12,000 to $580,090, with a median of $20,106. The largest grants included $580,090 to Free Methodist ChurchUSA in Indianapolis, Indiana; $153,474 to Free Methodist Foundation in Spring Arbor, Michigan; $126,500 to GenerationsGrace Church in Spring, Texas; and $103,500 to Light & Life Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida.
It says endowment funds are invested in perpetuity, with investment income supporting future grants to organizations identified by donors, and that distributions follow a declaration.
Other listed 2024 recipients included Oakdale Christian Academy ($90,300), Central Africa Healthcare ($85,076), Wabash Park Camp ($63,500), and Crossroads Comm FM Church ($60,000). Anderson University Inc., which received $25,000, describes its mission as educating for a life of faith and service in the church and society. Asbury Theological Seminary, which received $23,123, describes its mission as preparing people for theological education and Christian ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Olson as CEO and director; Timothy Burkhart as president and director; Steven Rick as secretary and director; David Goodnight as chairman and director; Beth Hall as treasurer; Joseph Crupper as assistant secretary; and Joshua Adams as COO. It also lists Linda Adams, Edward Lamoreaux, and Fraser Venter as directors.
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund is led by Mark Olson, Ceodirector since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Olson
Ceodirector
CEO → Ceodirector, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Lamoreaux
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda J. Adams
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Fraser Venter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David R. Goodnight
Chairmandirector
Chairman → Chairmandirector, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven D. Rick
Secretarydirector
Secretary → Secretarydirector, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Burkhart
Presidentdirector
President → Presidentdirector, 2023
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Hall
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Crupper
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Adams
COO
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Daniel A. Kurtz (2019–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Gene E. Keene (2019–2021) — Former CEO
- Former: Bradley Button (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund
How much does GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund give each year?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund gave $2.2M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 50 grants.
What is GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's typical grant size?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's median grant in 2024 was $20,107, and its average grant was $43,817, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund that year got $56K on average.
Where does GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund give grants?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's top state is Indiana, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (27%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Arbor, MI (6 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants), Jackson, MI (2 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Grant" (50 grants).
Who are GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's largest grantees?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Free Methodist ChurchUSA ($580,090), Free Methodist Foundation ($153,474) and GenerationsGrace Church ($126,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund fund?
GuideStream’s stated mission is to assist qualified charitable organizations by accepting contributions from donors for charitable grant-making purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's EIN?
GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1040922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/guidestream-charitable-gift-fund-morg_6299f88250904dc3b4388e15d1d49724
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