The Korth Family Foundation Inc
The Korth Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 14 grants totaling $425,000 to charitable organizations.
The Korth Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Korth Family Foundation Inc gave $425K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Michigan. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,000
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,357
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,456,940
- -6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Korth Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 468, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 560-8337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Korth Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pt Lookout Land Conservancy ($200K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 69 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (56%), Florida (27%), Delaware (7%), Colorado (6%), and Nebraska (2%). The listed 2025 grants also include a $7,000 grant to YBRP Inc in New Rochelle, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Korth Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $243K (2023) to $451K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pt Lookout Land Conservancy Ada, MI | General Donation to Charity | $200,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | General Donation to Charity | $30,000 |
| Motivational Missions Miami, FL | General Contribution to Charity | $25,000 |
| Ceibobamba Paonia, CO | General Contribution to Charity | $25,000 |
| The Kampong Miami, FL | General Donation to Charity | $25,000 |
| Brodys Be Cafe Ada, MI | General Donation to Charity | $25,000 |
| The Kiwanis of Little Havana Founda Miami, FL | General Contribution to Charity | $20,000 |
| True North Classical Academy Miami, FL | General Contribution to Charity | $20,000 |
| Villages CDC Detroit, MI | General Contribution to Charity | $15,000 |
| Dave's House Orlando, FL | General Contribution to Charity | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,456,940 | $783,678 | $582,780 | $425,000 | 14 | $440,000 | $771,071 | $304,485 |
| 2024 | $6,883,149 | $606,263 | $462,979 | $450,822 | 16 | $450,822 | $457,216 | $314,586 |
| 2023 | $6,421,035 | $444,935 | $248,567 | $243,400 | 12 | $243,400 | $443,564 | $299,471 |
| 2022 | $5,943,733 | $-479,375 | $403,663 | $309,000 | 13 | $309,000 | $253,016 | $315,942 |
| 2021 | $7,000,212 | $2,676,065 | $400,935 | $395,110 | 14 | $395,110 | $2,579,090 | $294,764 |
| 2020 | $6,418,209 | $3,355 | $293,449 | $273,500 | 14 | — | $280,873 | $285,490 |
| 2019 | $5,326,332 | $129,684 | $359,500 | $280,000 | 13 | — | $178,029 | $265,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Korth Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. PT Lookout Land Conservancy says its mission is to preserve green space, provide outdoor recreation, enhance the environment, and provide community education. True North Classical Academy says it provides students with a classical liberal arts education.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions related to supportive housing and resident services: Dave’s House says it focuses on permanent supportive housing solutions and resident development programs. YBRP Inc says it funds research and awareness related to HNRNPH2 mutations and connects affected families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $425,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to PT Lookout Land Conservancy in Ada, Michigan; $30,000 to the University of Delaware; $25,000 each to Motivational Missions, Ceibobamba, The Kampong, and Brodys Be Cafe; and $20,000 each to the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation and True North Classical Academy. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Villages CDC and $15,000 to Dave’s House, $10,000 to NextGen Leaders, and $7,000 to YBRP Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas A Korth as president; James W Korth, Colleen Korth, and Paul Korth as directors; Jennifer Korth-Llorente as secretary; and Kim Moore as treasurer.
The Korth Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas A. Korth, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas A. Korth
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Colleen Korth
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James W. Korth
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Korth
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kim Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Korth-Llorente
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robin Korth (2019–2022) — Secretary
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 The Korth Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Korth Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Korth Family Foundation Inc gave $425K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $451K across 16 grants.
What is The Korth Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Korth Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,357, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Korth Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Korth Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Korth Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Delaware (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants) and Ada, MI (2 grants).
Does The Korth Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Korth Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Korth Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Korth Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pt Lookout Land Conservancy ($200,000), University of Delaware ($30,000) and Motivational Missions ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Korth Family Foundation Inc?
The Korth Family Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $440K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Korth Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. PT Lookout Land Conservancy says its mission is to preserve green space, provide outdoor recreation, enhance the environment, and provide community education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Korth Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Korth Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Korth Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0737345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Korth Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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