University of Giving
University of Giving is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Grandville, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K.
University of Giving at a glance
In short: University of Giving gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,167
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,564
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Giving funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Covenant House Michigan ($5K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University of Giving gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Welcome Home Ministries Africa Brea, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Holland, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mission 26 Grandville, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Family Hope Foundation Jenison, MI | General Support | $500 |
| Hunt 2 Heal Grandville, MI | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,564 | $2,397 | $13,184 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $615 |
| 2024 | $18,351 | $17,789 | $13,926 | $13,000 | 5 | $13,000 | $491 |
| 2023 | $14,488 | $47,669 | $40,460 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $444 |
| 2022 | $7,240 | $35,950 | $37,735 | $13,500 | 6 | $13,500 | $291 |
| 2021 | $9,025 | $41,636 | $33,349 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $275 |
| 2020 | $740 | $5,750 | $18,117 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, University of Giving reported a distributable amount of $615 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Giving is led by Richard E. Williams, President & S since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard E. Williams
President & S
President, S & Director → President & S, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aliceson J. Milanowski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cindra Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Pretty
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy G. Nash
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Yff
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 University of Giving
How much does University of Giving give each year?
University of Giving gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 5 grants.
What is University of Giving's typical grant size?
University of Giving's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does University of Giving give grants?
University of Giving gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grandville, MI (2 grants).
Does University of Giving give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of University of Giving's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are University of Giving's largest grantees?
University of Giving's largest 2025 grantees include Covenant House Michigan ($5,000), Welcome Home Ministries Africa ($5,000) and Camp Sunshine ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is University of Giving?
University of Giving reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $615 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is University of Giving?
University of Giving is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Grandville, MI. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2025.
What is University of Giving's EIN?
University of Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1801208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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