Press on Foundation
Press on Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $2K.
Press on Foundation at a glance
In short: Press on Foundation gave $31K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,000
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,875
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $76,452
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Press on Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Set Free Ministries ($10K). Together the top 8 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Press on Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 795% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $68K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Set Free Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Pastors in Prayer Roanoke, IN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Walking by Faith Grandville, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| New Life Ministries Lake Forest, CA | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Grand Haven Christian Schools Grand Haven, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| International Promise Foundation Byron Center, MI | General Fund | $2,400 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Across My Heart Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $600 |
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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 | $76,452 | $13,259 | $31,844 | $31,000 | 8 | $31,000 | $1,654 | $3,899 |
| 2024 | $95,037 | $10,521 | $28,172 | $26,200 | 7 | $26,200 | $1,495 | $4,943 |
| 2023 | $112,688 | $6,685 | $31,347 | $29,150 | 8 | $29,150 | $1,560 | $5,696 |
| 2022 | $137,350 | $18,534 | $71,176 | $68,315 | 12 | $68,315 | $1,171 | $8,427 |
| 2021 | $189,992 | $14,144 | $61,883 | $58,800 | 16 | $58,800 | $2,038 | $11,654 |
| 2020 | $237,731 | $9,189 | $60,654 | $57,320 | 16 | — | $2,940 | $13,246 |
| 2019 | $289,196 | $18,059 | $28,228 | $24,700 | 3 | — | $3,678 | $13,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Press on Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Press on Foundation is led by Tony L. Groll, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tony L. Groll
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Blake E. Groll
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Chase R. Groll
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tamedy J. Bultema
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kandy K. Groll
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Press on Foundation
How much does Press on Foundation give each year?
Press on Foundation gave $31K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 7 grants.
What is Press on Foundation's typical grant size?
Press on Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Press on Foundation give grants?
Press on Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (16%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Press on Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Press on Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Press on Foundation's largest grantees?
Press on Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Set Free Ministries ($10,000), Pastors in Prayer ($5,000) and Walking by Faith ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Press on Foundation?
Press on Foundation reported $76K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Press on Foundation's EIN?
Press on Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4074288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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