UFP Industries Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 1995, it is the charitable giving arm of UFP Industries, Inc., a publicly traded holding company founded in 1955 that manufactures and distributes products for residential and commercial construction, packaging, and industrial applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-38.5% YoY
Grant Count
98
-10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-30.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is rooted in UFP Industries' core values of hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to integrity. The Foundation focuses on supporting causes that help people gain self-confidence, dignity, and resilience by teaching them to overcome their own obstacles.
Primary funding areas include:
- Skilled trades training
- Sound economic policy
- Community-based problem-solving
- Environmental care
- Disaster recovery
- Improving the lives of U.S. veterans
- Higher education
- Human services and poverty alleviation
The Foundation also supports employee volunteerism and giving initiatives.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $100 to $1,027,500.
How to Apply
** Organizations seeking grants should contact the Foundation by email at the address provided or by mail to request information about the application process. The last three years of Form 990 filings are available upon request.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Georgia, and Minnesota, though it supports causes beyond these core regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $17.9 million
- Total Revenue: $3.68 million
- Total Expenses: $1.78 million
- Total Liabilities: $358,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $19.28 million
- Total Giving: $1.03 million
The Foundation maintains consistent annual giving through a structured commitment of a percentage of UFP Industries' pre-bonus operating profits.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David A Tutas | Secretary Director | — | — |
| Brandon H Froysland | Director | — | — |
| Michael R Cole | Director | — | — |
| Heather A Plain | Treasurer Director | — | — |
| Matthew J Missad | President Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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