Joe D Pentecost Foundation
The Joe D. Pentecost Foundation is a private foundation based in East Lansing, Michigan. Established in 2002, it supports educational, social, and economic life in the greater Lansing area, including programs benefiting underprivileged children and adults with alcohol or drug problems.
Joe D Pentecost Foundation at a glance
In short: Joe D Pentecost Foundation gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,135,000
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,222
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,604,682
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Joe D Pentecost Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an application process, but the stated deadline of September 30, 2026, has passed; the website says approved grants are funded in December of the same calendar year.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists September 30 as the annual application deadline. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists September 30 as the annual application deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1651 West Lake Lansing Road 100, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 336-5000
Website: https://jdpfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe D Pentecost Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mid Michigan Recovery Services Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $708K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($115,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 202 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it primarily benefits the greater Lansing, Michigan area. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joe D Pentecost Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 43 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $934K (2019) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Michigan Recovery Services Inc Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $200,000 |
| Wai-IAM Inc Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $178,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $115,000 |
| MSU Breslin and Champions Edge East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Davies Project for Mid Michigan Children Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Aitch Foundation Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $45,000 |
| The House of Promise Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $40,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
| Child & Family Charities Lansing, MI | Fund the Mission Sponsor | $25,000 |
| Endeavor House Ministries Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
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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 | $27,604,682 | $1,722,047 | $1,685,248 | $1,135,000 | 45 | $1,335,793 | $1,372,592 | $1,342,821 |
| 2024 | $26,348,971 | $1,706,945 | $1,526,735 | $1,010,500 | 39 | $1,193,285 | $1,373,495 | $1,318,828 |
| 2023 | $25,483,892 | $1,819,106 | $1,632,525 | $1,119,665 | 35 | $1,301,572 | $1,483,154 | $1,231,578 |
| 2022 | $23,961,114 | $1,331,239 | $1,847,675 | $1,250,000 | 41 | $1,435,862 | $993,242 | $1,278,902 |
| 2021 | $20,207,781 | $2,934,657 | $1,392,200 | $941,327 | 42 | $1,117,869 | $2,668,011 | $1,309,491 |
| 2020 | $18,665,324 | $1,244,079 | $1,388,274 | $957,214 | 40 | — | $982,733 | $1,216,241 |
| 2019 | $18,809,519 | $1,003,149 | $1,345,943 | $934,160 | 43 | — | $768,818 | $1,112,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe D Pentecost Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to support and enrich the educational, social, and economic life of the greater Lansing area. Its website says it is organized for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes and aims to benefit poor, needy, undereducated, and oppressed people.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, WAI-IAM Inc. describes its mission as providing prevention, awareness, and post-treatment services related to substance abuse disorder. An individual recipient says it helps students access higher education through readiness and scholarships. The Davies Project for Mid Michigan Children describes transportation support for seriously ill children, pregnant people, and families with newborns in intensive care. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve providing a safe haven for girls affected by trafficking or sexual abuse, educating people about the natural environment, supporting people in recovery, and encouraging hands-on science exploration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,135,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Mid Michigan Recovery Services Inc., $178,000 to WAI-IAM Inc., $115,000 to an individual recipient, and $100,000 to MSU Breslin and Champions Edge. Other notable grants included $50,000 to The Davies Project for Mid Michigan Children, $45,000 to Aitch Foundation, and $40,000 to The House of Promise.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also describes an application process for eligible organizations: a completed application, evidence of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a project budget, and supporting materials are requested. The website’s guidelines call for information about the organization, the project’s need and goals, implementation timetable, evaluation, other funding, and plans for future support. It says proposals passing initial evaluation may be considered by the board, which may request more information, conduct site visits, or invite organizations to meet. Its stated restrictions include organizations whose contributions are not tax deductible, organizations that discriminate, and political organizations or organizations seeking to influence legislation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Victor Loomis as president; Carrie Freeman as vice president; Rita Stoskopf as treasurer and secretary; and Gary Hurand, G Tobin Heaton, and Carmen Moultrie-Turner as directors.
Joe D Pentecost Foundation is led by Victor Loomis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victor Loomis
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Gary Hurand
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $6K (2025)
G. Tobin Heaton
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Carmen Moultrie-Turner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Rita F. Stoskopf
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $123K (2025)
Carrie Ihrig Freeman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert J. Phipps (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Vic Loomis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Calvin C. Lutz (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $123K, to Rita Stoskopf (Treasurer and Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joe D Pentecost Foundation
How much does Joe D Pentecost Foundation give each year?
Joe D Pentecost Foundation gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 39 grants.
What is Joe D Pentecost Foundation's typical grant size?
Joe D Pentecost Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,222, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joe D Pentecost Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Joe D Pentecost Foundation give grants?
Joe D Pentecost Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (32 grants) and East Lansing, MI (6 grants).
Does Joe D Pentecost Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Joe D Pentecost Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joe D Pentecost Foundation's largest grantees?
Joe D Pentecost Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mid Michigan Recovery Services Inc ($200,000), Wai-IAM Inc ($178,000) and MSU Breslin and Champions Edge ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($115,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joe D Pentecost Foundation?
Joe D Pentecost Foundation reported $27.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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.
What does Joe D Pentecost Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support and enrich the educational, social, and economic life of the greater Lansing area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe D Pentecost Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joe D Pentecost Foundation's EIN?
Joe D Pentecost Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2178154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joe D Pentecost 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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