Little Current Foundation
Little Current Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $285,500, with listed recipients including organizations in the Grand Rapids area.
Little Current Foundation at a glance
In short: Little Current Foundation gave $286K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $21,962
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,992,906
- +831.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Little Current Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 278-1258
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Little Current Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope for Single Moms (Grand Rapids) ($48K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 4% to recipients in Maine. The listed grants include multiple Grand Rapids-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Little Current Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 331% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Single Moms (Grand Rapids) Grand Rapids, MI | Support for one student in the College & Trades Program and launch of Cleaning for Hope workforce development pilot | $48,000 |
| New City Neighbors Grand Rapids, MI | On solid ground capital campaign for urban agriculture training center | $45,000 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Young Life - Greater Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Treetops Collective Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Hand2Hand Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Blanford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Once Upon a Room Grand Rapids, ME | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Other Way Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,992,906 | $7,070,171 | $303,988 | $285,500 | 13 | $292,672 | $158,370 | $88,405 |
| 2024 | $321,271 | $405,982 | — | — | — | — | $847 | $1,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Little Current Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. New City Neighbors describes itself as a faith-based community development organization that supports youth through holistic programs and long-term opportunities, including a social enterprise farm and café. Wedgwood Christian Services describes its work as helping young people and families live productive and fulfilling lives. Hand2Hand says it mobilizes schools and churches to provide nutritious weekend food to children. Treetops Collective works to connect new American women with people and opportunities in their communities. The Other Way Ministries describes its work as providing basic-needs assistance, referrals, and holistic programming to neighbors in a low-income Grand Rapids community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $285,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $48,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the listed 2025 awards, Hope for Single Moms received $48,000 for support for one student in its College & Trades Program and the launch of a Cleaning for Hope workforce development pilot. New City Neighbors received $45,000 for its On Solid Ground capital campaign for an urban agriculture training center. Wedgwood Christian Services received $40,000 for general operating support, and Family Promise of West Michigan received $35,000 for general operating support. Young Life – Greater Grand Rapids received $25,000 for general operations. Treetops Collective, Hand2Hand, and Blandford Nature Center each received $20,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alex Fortosis as president, Rochelle Roskam as treasurer, and Kelly Fortosis as secretary.
Little Current Foundation is led by Alex Fortosis, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Fortosis
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Fortosis
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Roskam
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Little Current Foundation
How much does Little Current Foundation give each year?
Little Current Foundation gave $286K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Little Current Foundation's typical grant size?
Little Current Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,962, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Little Current Foundation give grants?
Little Current Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (12 grants).
Does Little Current Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Little Current Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Little Current Foundation's largest grantees?
Little Current Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hope for Single Moms (Grand Rapids) ($48,000), New City Neighbors ($45,000) and Wedgwood Christian Services ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Little Current Foundation?
Little Current Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Little Current Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Little Current Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Little Current Foundation's EIN?
Little Current Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2231327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Little Current 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Little Current Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/little-current-foundation-morg_f10582795efd4a0e9cb93f96acbd46b2
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