John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund
John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund is a private foundation, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it made $61K in qualifying distributions.
John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $4,003,054
- -82.6% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $61,230
- Expenses (2022)
- $212,091
- -98.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund gives
- In 2022 it paid out 39% 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
In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Program Support | $30,100 |
| Theospohical Society in America Wheaton, IL | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Shamanic Studies Mill Valley, CA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of ICT4 Peace Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Institute of Combat Trafficking Dripping Springs, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Inner Peace Mill VAlley, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Edgar Cayce ARE Virginia Beach, VA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| HeartMath Institute Boulder Creek, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Irest Insitute San Rafael, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,003,054 | $212,091 | — | — | $61,230 | — | $157,852 |
| 2021 | $3,483,217 | $23,065,952 | $14,203,405 | $95,100 | 9 | — | $11,799,274 | $1,693,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund is led by Memorial Trust Wrap-Up Committee, Chairman on the 2022 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Memorial Trust Wrap-Up Committee
Chairman
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bruce Carlson PhD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce Fetzer (2021) — President
- Former: Jan Walleczek PhD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeremy Waletzky MD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Louis Leeburg (2021) — Chairman & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Gergely (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Beaver (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund
Where does John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund operate?
John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Virginia.
How much is John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $158K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund's EIN?
John E Fetzer Memorial Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3010714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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