Overcoming Barriers Inc
Overcoming Barriers Inc is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Muskegon, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $168K.
Overcoming Barriers Inc at a glance
In short: Overcoming Barriers Inc gave $168K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $168K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $168,475
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $168,475
- Median grant
- $168,475
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Overcoming Barriers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Health West ($168K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health West Muskegon, MI | Serving People W Disabilities | $168,475 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $184,900 | $125,138 | $168,475 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Overcoming Barriers Inc is led by Kaja Thornton-Hunter, President on the 2021 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kaja Thornton-Hunter
President
New on the 2021 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2021)
Aaron Brown
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Hunter
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Thornton Jr.
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Thornton
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shanik Brown
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $50K, to Kaja Thornton-Hunter (President).
Frequently asked questions about Overcoming Barriers Inc
How much does Overcoming Barriers Inc give each year?
Overcoming Barriers Inc gave $168K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Overcoming Barriers Inc?
Overcoming Barriers Inc is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Muskegon, MI.
Where does Overcoming Barriers Inc operate?
Overcoming Barriers Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Overcoming Barriers Inc's EIN?
Overcoming Barriers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0896658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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