UFP Industries Foundation
UFP Industries Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 117 grants totaling $1,264,970, with listed awards supporting organizations working in areas that include disaster response, community service, housing, and children’s and family services.
UFP Industries Foundation at a glance
In short: UFP Industries Foundation gave $1.3M across 117 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Michigan. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,264,970
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 117
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,812
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $19,088,082
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (67 of 117, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (25% 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 UFP Industries Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9680
Phone: (616) 364-6161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who UFP Industries Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Home Depot Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $705K.
Grant Size Distribution
447 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 435 grants of 447 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Michigan (25%), Texas (23%), Georgia (17%), Washington, DC (8%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 117 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is UFP Industries Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 67 of 117 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2021) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 117 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot Foundation Atlanta, GA | Outreach | $200,000 |
| Lowe's Foundation Austin, TX | Outreach | $175,000 |
| Trust for the National Mall Washington, DC | Outreach | $55,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Outreach | $50,000 |
| Job Creators Network Addison, TX | Outreach | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Outreach | $50,000 |
| Libre Institute Albuquerque, NM | Outreach | $35,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundationskills USA Santa Monica, CA | Outreach | $30,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Haslet, MI | Outreach | $30,000 |
| The Hunt Preservation Society Hunt, TX | Outreach | $30,000 |
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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 | $19,088,082 | $1,676,137 | $1,455,886 | $1,264,970 | 117 | $1,264,970 | $1,198,025 | $1,082,491 |
| 2024 | $19,284,165 | $3,670,606 | $1,185,129 | $1,034,750 | 98 | $1,034,750 | $1,692,723 | $988,928 |
| 2023 | $17,886,313 | $3,680,142 | $1,784,707 | $1,681,553 | 110 | $1,681,553 | $396,087 | $811,180 |
| 2022 | $15,793,828 | $4,703,035 | $710,980 | $635,200 | 67 | $635,200 | $248,414 | $640,950 |
| 2021 | $11,692,823 | $3,525,129 | $381,420 | $300,910 | 55 | $297,910 | $291,294 | $480,991 |
| 2020 | $8,587,197 | $1,686,472 | $518,294 | $478,220 | 56 | — | $1,024,172 | $339,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, UFP Industries Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Habitat for Humanity of Kent County says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Da Blodgett–St. John says it helps children and empowers families through safety, advocacy, and support.
Other supported organizations describe missions involving disability inclusion and community service: Able to Serve says it equips adults with disabilities with opportunities to serve others, while SW Michigan Miracle League says it provides children of all abilities opportunities to play sports.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 117 grants totaling $1,264,970. Awards ranged from $600 to $200,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed awards included $200,000 to The Home Depot Foundation and $175,000 to Lowe’s Foundation, both for “outreach.” Other notable awards included $55,000 to Trust for the National Mall, $50,000 each to American Red Cross, Job Creators Network, and Team Rubicon, and $25,000 to Able to Serve.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew J. Missad as chairman, president, and director; Heather A. Plain as treasurer and director; David A. Tutas as secretary and director; and Michael R. Cole and Brandon H. Froysland as directors.
UFP Industries Foundation is led by Matthew J. Missad, Chairman, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew J. Missad
Chairman, President & Director
President Director → Chairman, President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon H. Froysland
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Tutas
Secretary & Director
Secretary Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heather A. Plain
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer Director, 2024
Treasurer Director → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael R. Cole
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Angelynn A Afendoulis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Gauthier (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 UFP Industries Foundation
How much does UFP Industries Foundation give each year?
UFP Industries Foundation gave $1.3M across 117 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 98 grants.
What is UFP Industries Foundation's typical grant size?
UFP Industries Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $10,812, across 117 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from UFP Industries Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does UFP Industries Foundation give grants?
UFP Industries Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and Georgia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (35 grants), Tampa, FL (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Hunt, TX (2 grants).
Does UFP Industries Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 117 grants with a stated purpose on UFP Industries Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach" (117 grants).
Who are UFP Industries Foundation's largest grantees?
UFP Industries Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Home Depot Foundation ($200,000), Lowe's Foundation ($175,000) and Trust for the National Mall ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is UFP Industries Foundation?
UFP Industries Foundation reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does UFP Industries Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UFP Industries Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is UFP Industries Foundation's EIN?
UFP Industries Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3161777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does UFP Industries Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 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 July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). UFP Industries Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ufp-industries-foundation-morg_b3520078768f48e1b6aa04fe38e96af9
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