Michael Sadler Foundation
Michael Sadler Foundation empowers students to realize their individual potential with strong character through community programs, awards and scholarships.
Michael Sadler Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Sadler Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,593
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,593
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,593
- Total assets
- $385,999
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Sadler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Forest Hills Northern High School ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Michael Sadler Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Northern High School Grand Rapids, MI | — | $4,593 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $385,999 | $208,303 | $112,318 | $4,593 | 1 | $8,820 |
| 2024 | $285,216 | $74,815 | $77,340 | $3,385 | 1 | $2,676 |
| 2023 | $271,381 | $80,801 | $70,903 | $3,041 | 1 | $3,658 |
| 2022 | $261,702 | $57,455 | $101,082 | $55,008 | 2 | $515 |
| 2021 | $305,401 | $69,939 | $24,247 | $2,500 | Total only | $233 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Michael Sadler Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael Sadler Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $386K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Sadler Foundation is led by Karen L Sadler, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen L Sadler
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $22K (2025)
Jim Cotter
President
Vice President & Interim Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darien Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darqueeze Dennard
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Tuori
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine L Sadler
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dantonio
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Tiedgen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Benny Fowler (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Tessitore (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mindy Buell (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Bullough (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Damuth (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jerome Jonckheere (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Connor Cook (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Jackson (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Waybe Dyksen (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $22K, to Karen L Sadler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Michael Sadler Foundation
How much does Michael Sadler Foundation give each year?
Michael Sadler Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Michael Sadler Foundation?
Michael Sadler Foundation reported $386K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $208K.
What is Michael Sadler Foundation?
Michael Sadler Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $386K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Michael Sadler Foundation operate?
Michael Sadler Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Texas.
What is Michael Sadler Foundation's EIN?
Michael Sadler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3567258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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