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Higher Hopes Foundation Inc: 70 grants to organizations, $123,106 (tax year ended December 2025)
Higher Hopes Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Mt Pleasant, MI, paid 70 grants to organizations totaling $123,106 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 12, 2026. The largest was $17,219 to Last Prisoner Project in Denver, CO for general operations.
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- EIN
- 923309903
- Based in
- Mt Pleasant, MI
- Assets
- $1,676
- Grants paid
- $123,106
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 12, 2026, IRS object ID 202641329349101424. It reported $123,106 in grants paid; 70 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Prisoner Project | Denver, CO | General operations | Crime and legal-related | $17,219 | apps.irs.gov |
| Angels of Hope | Shelby Township, MI | General operations | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws for Humanity | Three Oaks, MI | General operations | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Autoimmune Association | Clinton Township, MI | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan | Farmington Hills, MI | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Great Lakes Bay Pride (bay) | Bay City, MI | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ladies of Hope Ministries | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Turning Point | Mt Clemens, MI | General operations | Human services | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | Gaylord, MI | General operations | Environment | $3,887 | apps.irs.gov |
| Affirmations Community Center | Ferndale, MI | General operations | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of New Buffalo TWP Fire Department | New Buffalo, MI | General operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harbor Country Mission | Sawyer, MI | General operations | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arbor Circle Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Every Woman's Place | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Frankie's Rescue Squad | Davison, MI | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Trans Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | Clinton Township, MI | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | General operations | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Legion Post 46 | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Legion Post 89 | Allegan, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anam Cara | Laporte, IN | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bear River Primary Care | Boyne Falls, MI | General operations | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Lake Humane | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Action of Allegan | Allegan, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Compassion Network | Mount Pleasant, MI | General operations | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Living Options | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Disabled American Veterans Chapter #18 | Michigan Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elk County Animal Shelter | Atlanta, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fashion Has Heart | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fisher House Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Food Gatherers | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Veterans | Bellaire, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Great Lakes Bay Pride (midland) | Bay City, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Isabella County Restoration House | Mt Pleasant, MI | General operations | Housing and shelter | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| K-9 Camo Companions | Sparta, MI | General operations | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| K9 Jaeger Foundation | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Landing Zone - Vet Inc | Gaylord, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mana Pantry | Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mathews Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Michigan Animal Cruelty Society | Detroit, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mission for Area People | Muskegon, MI | General operations | Religion-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muskegon Pride | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Patriots Garage | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pleasant Hearts Pet Food Pantry | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pride Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | General operations | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan | Constantine, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rise Advocacy Inc | Pleasant, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Silvia's Place | Allegan Mi, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sowhope | Rockford, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Joe Community Co- Op Inc | Sturgis, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The American Legion Post in Portage | Portage, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Three Rivers Pride | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thurston Woods Village | Sturgis, MI | General operations | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Up North Pride | Traverse City, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterans Affairs of Muskegon | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterans Helping Veterans | Battle Creek, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterans Support Fund of Southern Michigan | Centreville, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vfe Post 3033 | Mt Pleasant, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wise | Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Resource Center (GR) | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Resource Center (TC) | Traverse City, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan | Petoskey, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202541339349101034. It reported $65,230 in grants paid; 35 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Network Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Funds were used to bring the zero suicide initiative to multiple hospitals in michigan | $11,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Great Lakes Bay Pride | Bay City, MI | Create and execute local lgbtq+ adult mental health programs | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 92 for 22 | Allendale, MI | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan | Farmington Hills, MI | Assist adults financially with daily need while going through blood cancer treatment | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Pride Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Create and execute local lgbtq+ adult mental health programs | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Turning Point Inc | Mt Clemens, MI | General operations | Human services | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| West Michigan Veteran Ranch | Cedar Springs, MI | General operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Up North Pride | Traverse City, MI | Funds were used to bring the zero suicide initiative to multiple hospitals in michigan | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Every Woman's Place | Every Womans Place, MI | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jaeger Foundation | North Muskegon, MI | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan Veteran Homes of Chesterfield TWP | Chesterfield TWP, MI | General operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Legion Post 46 | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mt Pleasant Pride Center | Mt Pleasant, MI | Pop up pride event | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muskegon Pride | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Patriot Garage | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pride Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | Create and execute local lgbtq+ adult mental health programs | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rise | Mt Pleasant, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Joe Community Co-Op | Sturgis, MI | Create and execute local lgbtq+ adult mental health programs | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sylvia's Place | Sylvias Place, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Three Rivers Community Players | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Three Rivers Pride | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thurston Woods | Sturgis, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| VFW Post 1518 | Gaylord, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| VFW Post 3030 | Ostego, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| VFW Post 3033 | Mt Pleasant, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterans Crisis | Traverse City, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterans Support Fund of Southern Michigan | Centerville, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterans4usa | Weidman, MI | General operations | Public and societal benefit | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vets Returning Home Foundation | Roseville, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wheels for Warriors | Richland, MI | General operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wise Against Violence | Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Resource Center GR | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Resource Northern Mi | Petoskey, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $22,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $17,219 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $11,000 |
| Public and societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Environment | $3,887 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $3,000 |
| Animal-related | $3,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Michigan | $165,117 |
| Colorado | $17,219 |
| North Carolina | $4,000 |
| New York | $1,000 |
| Indiana | $1,000 |
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Updated May 12, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.