Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $392K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $21K.
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,528
- +153.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,790
- +262.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,178
- Total assets
- $391,529
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Therapy Dogs ($17K). Together the top 7 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 447% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $105K (2019). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Dogs Table Grove, IL | Program Support | $17,200 |
| Diocese of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $16,950 |
| Catholic Central High School Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus Parish Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $12,178 |
| Starability Foundation Naples, FL | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Church Grand Rapids, MI | Thanksgiving/Christmas Donation | $2,200 |
| Adelante Youth Mission Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $391,529 | $90,916 | $73,961 | $68,528 | 7 | $73,961 | $20,916 | $16,529 |
| 2023 | $374,720 | $50,386 | $32,454 | $27,021 | 10 | $32,454 | $10,386 | $13,820 |
| 2022 | $356,861 | $94,121 | $96,772 | $88,321 | 6 | $95,967 | $5,269 | $16,682 |
| 2021 | $359,910 | $58,655 | $84,551 | $74,478 | 7 | $84,551 | $28,655 | $18,251 |
| 2020 | $385,971 | $111,840 | $66,931 | $58,760 | 6 | — | $11,840 | $18,021 |
| 2019 | $341,153 | $109,146 | $113,332 | $105,415 | 8 | — | $9,146 | $16,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Clover, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Clover
Director & President
Director & Treasurer → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Nichols
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Chaudoir
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank Dunten (2019–2023) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation
How much does Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 10 grants.
What is Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,178, and its average grant was $9,790, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation give grants?
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Therapy Dogs ($17,200), Diocese of Grand Rapids ($16,950) and Catholic Central High School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation?
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation reported $392K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Richard J Lacks Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4091917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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