Michael Sadler Foundation empowers students to realize their individual potential with strong character through community programs, awards and scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$285K
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3K
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+11.3% YoY
About Michael Sadler Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael Sadler Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $285K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $285,216 | $271,381 | $261,702 |
| Revenue | $74,815 | $80,801 | $57,455 |
| Expenses | $77,340 | $70,903 | $101,082 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,676 | $3,658 | $515 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen L Sadler | President | 40 | $24,000 |
| Jim Cotter | Vice President | 4 | — |
| Mindy Buell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Dantonio | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Shane Bullough | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Darqueeze Dennard | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Benny Fowler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Darien Harris | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Katherine L Sadler | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Nicole Damuth | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeff Tuori | Treasurer | 6 | — |
| Mark Reith | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Matt Tiedgen | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Joe Tessitore | Board Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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