Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation
The Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its stated mission is to “Transform Worldly Resources into Heavenly Riches through Extravagant Generosity,” and its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $1,625,431.
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation at a glance
In short: Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation gave $1.6M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Florida. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,625,431
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,795
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $45,258,776
- +96.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (22 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 190 E 8Th Street PO Box 1726, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 315-0215
Website: https://kirkcousins.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Discovery Church ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 203 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (63%), Michigan (27%), Georgia (5%), California (3%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 32 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $138K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $3.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Church Orlando, FL | General Funds | $1,000,000 |
| Holland Christian Schools Holland, MI | General Funds | $222,024 |
| Community Church of Douglas Douglas, MI | General Funds | $52,500 |
| Compassionate Heart Ministries Zeeland, MI | General Funds | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon Westchester, CA | General Funds | $50,000 |
| Ecobuns Baby CO Holland, MI | General Funds | $36,305 |
| Berea Evangelical Lutheran Church Inver Grove Heights, MN | General Funds | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Falcons Football Club LLC Flowery Branch, GA | General Funds | $24,982 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Sarasota, FL | General Funds | $20,520 |
| Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids, MI | General Funds | $20,403 |
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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 | $45,258,776 | $19,298,276 | $1,898,830 | $1,625,431 | 32 | $1,686,269 | $1,068,280 | $1,727,450 |
| 2023 | $22,982,854 | $967,732 | $1,770,364 | $1,474,268 | 33 | $1,571,495 | $677,227 | $1,055,259 |
| 2022 | $21,006,028 | $14,787,673 | $4,129,574 | $3,905,695 | 40 | $3,977,359 | $1,010,535 | $671,152 |
| 2021 | $12,971,265 | $4,906,540 | $3,113,807 | $3,068,402 | 55 | $3,071,441 | $1,158,822 | $516,949 |
| 2020 | $10,344,603 | $5,948,711 | $1,290,669 | $1,269,362 | 43 | — | $332,294 | $326,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to “Transform Worldly Resources into Heavenly Riches through Extravagant Generosity.” Its 2024 recipients illustrate a range of work. For example, Team Rubicon describes its mission as serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises; Compassionate Heart Ministries says it builds inclusive relationships in Christ for people and families living with mild to moderate disabilities; and Sacred Roots Farm describes providing a home on a sustainable farm for sexually exploited and trafficked women and their children.
Other 2024 grantees include Holland Christian Schools, Discovery Church, Helping Hands Ministries, Autism Delaware, and Family Central. Family Central describes its mission as providing services to improve the quality of life for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $1,625,431. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $6,750. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Discovery Church in Orlando, Florida, and $222,024 to Holland Christian Schools in Holland, Michigan. Other notable grants were $52,500 to Community Church of Douglas, $50,000 each to Compassionate Heart Ministries and Team Rubicon, and $36,305 to EcoBuns Baby Co.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kirk D. Cousins as president, Julie H. Cousins as vice president, Ken Filippini as secretary/treasurer, and Jonathan Filippini as director.
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation is led by Kirk D. Cousins, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kirk D. Cousins
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Filippini
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Ken Filippini
Secretary
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$26K (2022) → $23K (2024)
Julie H. Cousins
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff Nienhuis (2022–2023) — Foundation M
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Ken Filippini (Secretary/Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation
How much does Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation give each year?
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation gave $1.6M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 33 grants.
What is Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's typical grant size?
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $50,795, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation give grants?
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (8 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Flowery Branch, GA (2 grants).
Does Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's largest grantees?
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Discovery Church ($1,000,000), Holland Christian Schools ($222,024) and Community Church of Douglas ($52,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation?
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation reported $45.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “Transform Worldly Resources into Heavenly Riches through Extravagant Generosity.” Its 2024 recipients illustrate a range of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's EIN?
Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0555966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julie and Kirk Cousins 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 September 2026.
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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