The Good Part Foundation
The Good Part Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $935K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Good Part Foundation at a glance
In short: The Good Part Foundation gave $935K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $934,550
- +1168.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,819
- +851.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $2,232,988
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% 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 The Good Part Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redeemer Ann Arbor ($874K). Together the top 8 received $935K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Good Part Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 752% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $935K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | General Funds | $874,400 |
| Reformed Baptist Network Grand Rapids, MI | General Funds | $25,000 |
| Plymouth Christian Academy Canton, MI | General Funds | $16,000 |
| Mustard Seed Foundation Lexington, KY | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Christian School Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | General Funds | $2,000 |
| Sonset Solutions Elkhart, IN | General Funds | $1,000 |
| Bigs Kids South Lyon, MI | General Funds | $1,000 |
| Students International Visalia, CA | General Funds | $150 |
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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 | $2,232,988 | $92,942 | $959,454 | $934,550 | 8 | $934,550 | $66,808 | $124,201 |
| 2023 | $2,975,056 | $72,728 | $91,068 | $73,700 | 6 | $73,700 | $70,492 | $139,955 |
| 2022 | $2,755,360 | $533,951 | $44,161 | $23,000 | 4 | $23,000 | $51,933 | $122,501 |
| 2021 | $2,477,891 | $3,189,399 | $2,107,230 | $2,086,977 | 3 | $2,086,977 | $357,153 | $94,669 |
| 2020 | $1,568,108 | $830,179 | $9,168 | — | — | — | $24,861 | $36,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Good Part Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Good Part Foundation is led by Lael Bryant, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lael Bryant
President, Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barton B. Bryant
Director
President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorrraine A. Bryant
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bryant
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Good Part Foundation
How much does The Good Part Foundation give each year?
The Good Part Foundation gave $935K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 6 grants.
What is The Good Part Foundation's typical grant size?
The Good Part Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $116,819, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Good Part Foundation give grants?
The Good Part Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does The Good Part Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Good Part Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Good Part Foundation's largest grantees?
The Good Part Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Redeemer Ann Arbor ($874,400), Reformed Baptist Network ($25,000) and Plymouth Christian Academy ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Good Part Foundation?
The Good Part Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $935K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Good Part Foundation's EIN?
The Good Part Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3558047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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