Friends of Kenyan Orphans
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$385K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of Kenyan Orphans?
Friends of Kenyan Orphans is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($115K), Pulte Family Charitable Foundation ($113K), University of Notre Dame du Lac ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $385K in grants to Friends of Kenyan Orphans between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $115,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | $113,361 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $54,550 | 1 | 2025 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | $27,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation | $24,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | $13,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third | $12,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bloomer Family Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $5,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family | $3,700 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Faith and Works Foundation | $1,800 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $1,700 | 7 | 2021–2024 |
| Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies | $1,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Castaing Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
| American Express Foundation | $402 | 6 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $99K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $67K.
What grants has Friends of Kenyan Orphans received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $54,550 |
| 2025 | Wayne County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Bloomer Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Bennett-Schmidt Philanthropies | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Wayne County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Bloomer Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE WORK | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE RESCUE AND EDUCATION OF KENYAN ORPHANS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $500 |
| 2024 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $250 |
| 2023 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | To support the purchase of a van for students at the St Clare Centre for Girls | $49,800 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND - ATTENTION BUD OZAR | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE RESCUE AND EDUCATION OF KENYAN ORPHANS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $250 |
| 2022 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | TO CONSTRUCT A PERIMETER WALL AT ST LUCY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND IN KENYA | $50,561 |
| 2022 | Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE RESCUE AND EDUCATION OF KENYAN ORPHANS | $11,000 |
| 2022 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | HUMAN SERVICES-MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE WORK | $1,200 |
| 2022 | The Faith and Works Foundation | Feed needy children | $800 |
| 2022 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $250 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4 |
| 2021 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | TO PURCHASE CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND BEDDING FOR ORPHANED GIRLS AT THE ST. CLARE CENTRE FOR GIRLS IN MERU, KENYA | $13,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Kenyan Orphans?
Friends of Kenyan Orphans is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($115K), Pulte Family Charitable Foundation ($113K), University of Notre Dame du Lac ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $385K in grants to Friends of Kenyan Orphans between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of Kenyan Orphans's largest funder?
The Ayco Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Kenyan Orphans, with $115K across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Friends of Kenyan Orphans received?
IRS 990 filings record $385K in grants to Friends of Kenyan Orphans across 48 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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