Porter Hills Foundation
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Porter Hills Foundation at a glance
In short: Porter Hills Foundation gave $346K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $115K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $346,098
- -19.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $115,366
- -19.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $139,278
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Porter Hills Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Porter Hills Presbyterian Village ($152K). Together the top 3 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2019) to $430K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Porter Hills Presbyterian Village Grand Rapids, MI | For benevolent care of residents and other needs for wellness centers and po | $152,450 |
| Meadowlark Retirement Village Grand Rapids, MI | For benevolent care of residents and other needs for wellness centers and po | $139,278 |
| Life Circles Grand Rapids, MI | For benevolent care of residents and other needs for wellness centers and po | $54,370 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $3,057,025 | $1,331,239 | $346,098 | 3 | $1,532,325 |
| 2020 | $14,069,370 | $1,390,135 | $1,195,963 | $430,466 | 3 | $226,384 |
| 2019 | $13,956,427 | $984,293 | $607,438 | $241,070 | 3 | $366,487 |
About Porter Hills Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Porter Hills Foundation is a public charity, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $346K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Porter Hills Foundation is led by Steve Fetyko, Director & Umrc CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steve Fetyko
Director & Umrc CEO
CEO → Director & Umrc CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Brightman
President
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Wisentaner
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Hogan
Vice President of Philanthropy
New on the 2021 filing
50 hrs/week
$157K (2021)
Arend D. Lubbers
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce A. Barnhart
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin J. Verduin
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Edgar
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Havard
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Raguse
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald E. Kelley
Board Member -
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member -, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. John Hagenbush
Board Member -
Vice Chair → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member -, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Grant Jr.
Board Member -
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member -, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Taylor
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Preston
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Stojak
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Hoppe
Treasurer & Umrc CFO
Treasurer → Treasurer & Umrc CFO, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wagner
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard D. Rathburn
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy O. Schad
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Stock
Board Member -
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member -, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Small
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Lori Potter (2020) — Umrc COO
- Former: Tim Schad (2020) — Director
- Former: Calvin P. Owen (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Brady (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Zeldes (2019) — Board Member -
- Former: James R. Moyer (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Musgraves (2019) — Board Member
- Former: John Wisentaner (2019) — Chair
- Former: Larry Yachcik (2019) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Nicholas A. Reister (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Robert G. Land (2019) — Board Member -
- Former: Sharon Buursma (2019) — Board Member -
- Former: Thomas J. Jackoboice (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 $157K, to Joanna Hogan (VP of Philanthropy).
Frequently asked questions about Porter Hills Foundation
How much does Porter Hills Foundation give each year?
Porter Hills Foundation gave $346K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $430K across 3 grants.
What is Porter Hills Foundation's typical grant size?
Porter Hills Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $139,278, and its average grant was $115,366, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Porter Hills Foundation give grants?
Porter Hills Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Porter Hills Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Porter Hills Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Porter Hills Foundation's EIN?
Porter Hills Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3243846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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