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The Mercantile Bank Foundation: 139 grants to organizations, $310,550 (tax year ended December 2025)

The Mercantile Bank Foundation, a private foundation in Grand Rapids, MI, paid 139 grants to organizations totaling $310,550 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 8, 2026. The largest was $25,000 to Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, MI for immeasurably more tiny home campaign - general support.

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EIN
874152774
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI
Assets
$9,819,092
Grants paid
$310,550
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed May 8, 2026, IRS object ID 202601289349101100. It reported $310,550 in grants paid; 139 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIImmeasurably more tiny home campaign - general support$25,000apps.irs.gov
American Heart AssociationGrand Rapids, MIFunding for small-scale.$23,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIImagine campaign - general support$20,500apps.irs.gov
BBB Educational FoundationGrand Rapids, MI2025 program sponsorship$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cherry Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHealth leader sponsorship$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mount Pleasant Area Community FoundationMt Pleasant, MI2025 gold sponsorPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,300apps.irs.gov
Hispanic Center of Western MichiganGrand Rapids, MIHispanic festival sponsor - general supportHuman services$8,000apps.irs.gov
Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIProgram sponsorships$5,000apps.irs.gov
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MIAnnual fundEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MISafe start support - general supportHousing and shelter$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gerald R Ford FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Community College FoundationGrand Rapids, MISupport student scholarships and grantsEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Junior League of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesKalamazoo, MIGrocery pantry program - general supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
NMC FoundationTraverse City, MISupport financial education and the arts in the community$5,000apps.irs.gov
West Michigan Asian American AssociationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest MiKalamazoo, MIGold plus sponsor$4,000apps.irs.gov
North End Community MinistryGrand Rapids, MIProviding practical assistance donation$3,500apps.irs.gov
Project GreenGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHuman services$3,500apps.irs.gov
Starlight MinistriesHudsonville, MIGrief supportMental health and crisis intervention$3,500apps.irs.gov
Alano Club of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportMental health and crisis intervention$3,000apps.irs.gov
Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHuman services$3,000apps.irs.gov
Community Food ClubGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids African American Health InstituteGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Public Schools FoundationGrand Rapids, MIMindshare sponsorship - general support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Western Michigan University FoundationKalamazoo, MISosw innovation endowment fund - general supportEducation$3,000apps.irs.gov
American Red CrossGrand Rapids, MIBoard pledge southeast michigan$2,500apps.irs.gov
Arc-Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Flat River Outreach Ministries IncLowell, MIGeneral supportHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Fulton Street Farmers MarketGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$2,500apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Hospice of MichiganAda, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$2,500apps.irs.gov
Lydia's GateMio, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Michigan Casa IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$2,500apps.irs.gov
Saginaw FutureSaginaw, MIEconomic development and growthEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Senior NeighborsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Turning Point IncMt Clemens, MIEmpower servivors of domestic and sexual violenceHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Uhy CaresSterling Heights, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Youth for ChristAlma, MIBanquet sponsorship$2,500apps.irs.gov
Girls Build KalamazooKalamazoo, MIHome renovation project donationYouth development$2,100apps.irs.gov
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MIGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Creative Arts Repertoire EnsembleGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
Fishing With VeteransHolland, MISupport fishing activitesRecreation and sports$2,000apps.irs.gov
Kalamazoo Valley Community College FoundationKalamazoo, MISilver sponsorship - general supportEducation$2,000apps.irs.gov
MRC Industries IncKalamazoo, MIGeneral supportEmployment$2,000apps.irs.gov
Mosaic Film ExperienceGrand Rapids, MISponsorArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
New City NeighborsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportYouth development$2,000apps.irs.gov
Valley Family ChurchPortage, MILove week 2025 donation - general supportReligion-related$2,000apps.irs.gov
American Cancer SocietyDetroit, MIGeneral support$1,750apps.irs.gov
Girls Choral AcademyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$1,500apps.irs.gov
Gryphon PlacePortage, MISuicide prevention$1,500apps.irs.gov
Ionia County Economic AllianceIonia, MIMi pitch 2025 sponsorship - general supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$1,500apps.irs.gov
Ionia Free Fair AssociationIonia, MISponsorship - general supportRecreation and sports$1,500apps.irs.gov
Isabella County Child Advocacy CenterMt Pleasant, MIGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Theatre EnsembleRochester, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$1,500apps.irs.gov
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHuman services$1,500apps.irs.gov
Beyond26Grand Rapids, MITo help adults with disabilities find employmentEmployment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Child AdvocacyAlma, MIPartner in charge$1,000apps.irs.gov
Community Healing CentersKalamazoo, MIBronze sponsor$1,000apps.irs.gov
Da Blodgett St John'sGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ebony Road PlayersGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Encounter More MinistriesByron Center, MIGeneral supportReligion-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Endless OpportunitiesGrand Rapids, MIEtiquette dinner sponsorHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Family Promise of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Friendship VillageKalamazoo, MI50th anniversary gala donation - general support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Gratiot County PlayersAlma, MIGold circle sponsor - general support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Great Lakes Bay FoundationBay City, MIGeneral supportHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Lansing Food BankLansing, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Ionia CountyIonia, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Holland HospitalHolland, MI2025 culinary cabaret donation - general support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Housing Resources IncKalamazoo, MIFunds to aid housing assistance and prevent homelessness$1,000apps.irs.gov
I Understand Love HealsAda, MI100 heart for 100,000 reasons sponsor - general support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Junior AchievementGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kelsea's Sacred DwellingsGrandville, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Mid Michigan College FoundationHarrison, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Midtown Neighbordhood AssociationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Munson Healthcare FoundationsTraverse City, MIPower of the purse sponsor - general support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Opera Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Puritan Reformed Theological SeminaryGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Little LeagueGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Southwest Michigan Land ConservancyGalesburg, MIWetland sponsor - general supportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
The B FoundationBelding, MIGeneral supportDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tri-Unity ChristianWyoming, MIGold sponsor$1,000apps.irs.gov
Women of ColorsSaginaw, MIGospel fest sponsor - general supportRecreation and sports$1,000apps.irs.gov
Community Housing NetworkTroy, MIGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$750apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels Western MichiganGrandville, MICapital campaignFood, agriculture and nutrition$750apps.irs.gov
Veterans Serving Veterans IncCadillac, MIGeneral supportHuman services$750apps.irs.gov
Alveus Sanctuary IncCedar Park, TXCheers for peers donation$500apps.irs.gov
American Bankruptcy InstituteAlexandria, VAGeneral supportEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Arbor Circle CorporationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Arts in Motion Studio West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Belding Area Community FundBelding, MIGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$500apps.irs.gov
Bradley Jacob Dow FoundationPortage, MIGeneral supportMental health and crisis intervention$500apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough T1DHagerstown, MDGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Clothing IncMt Pleasant, MITrain fundraiser sponsorHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Communities in SchoolsKalamazoo, MIEmphasize positive relationships and interactions$500apps.irs.gov
Confident SoleKalamazoo, MIGeneral supportHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Faith Community Christian AssociationBelding, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Haslett SchoolsHaslett, MIViking bold sponsor - general support$500apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare ConsortiumGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportAnimal-related$500apps.irs.gov
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MICorporate patron sponsor - general supportEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Kalamazoo Youth Development NetworkKalamazoo, MISponsorship - general supportYouth development$500apps.irs.gov
Kelly's Heart To Heart Pet AdoptionWalker, MICheers for peers donation$500apps.irs.gov
Kenowa AmbucsGrandville, MIFinancial education support$500apps.irs.gov
Leelanau Christian NeighborsLake Leelanau, MIRun for the roses derby party - general supportReligion-related$500apps.irs.gov
Life Choices Resource CenterWest Branch, MIGeneral supportHealth care$500apps.irs.gov
Love Your NeighborHudsonville, MIYear end fundraiser sponsor - general support$500apps.irs.gov
Luciana's LegacySterling Heights, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Money Matters for YouthDetroit, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Pillows and PrayersGrand Rapids, MIC4p donation - general supportHealth care$500apps.irs.gov
Pine River Superfund Citizen Task ForceSt Louis, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Red White & Blue Collar FestivalMio, MIBusiness sponsorshipCommunity improvement and capacity building$500apps.irs.gov
Refugee Education CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
South End Community Outreach MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Susan Mast Als FoundationWalker, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
The Grand Rapids Red ProjectGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHealth care$500apps.irs.gov
The Green Apple PantryGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
The Path FoundationBrighton, MIGeneral supportEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MICheers for peers donationHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
United Way of Gratiot & Isabella CountiesMt Pleasant, MIHealthy pine river bronze sponsor$500apps.irs.gov
Belding Labor Day Committee IncBelding, MIChampion sponsorship - general support$300apps.irs.gov
Belding Youth Ball LeagueBelding, MIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$250apps.irs.gov
Day Dreams IncIthaca, MIEvent sponsor - general support$250apps.irs.gov
Deer Haven Spiritual RetreatBrant, MIGeneral supportAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Kalamazoo Literacy CouncilKalamazoo, MITriple word sponsor - general supportEducation$250apps.irs.gov
Mid-Michigan Children's MuseumSaginaw, MIGeneral support$250apps.irs.gov
Pleasant Hearts Pet Food PantryGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Relief After Violent Encounter - IoniaIonia, MIGeneral support$250apps.irs.gov
The E-Team Outdoor MinistriesBelding, MIGeneral supportRecreation and sports$250apps.irs.gov
Voice for Clinton County ChildrenSt Johns, MISponsorship - general support$250apps.irs.gov
Ogemaw Kids ClubWest Branch, MIGeneral supportHuman services$200apps.irs.gov
Gratiot Animals in NeedSt Louis, MITrivia night sponsor - general support$150apps.irs.gov
Mid-Michigan Honor FlightGowen, MI2025 veterans cup sponsorship$150apps.irs.gov
Heroes CenterSt Louis, MIBlues for vets sponsor - general supportPublic and societal benefit$100apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202511339349103686. It reported $141,850 in grants paid; 51 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIImmeasurably more capital campaign; general support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIConstruction and repair of homes$20,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Community College FoundationGrand Rapids, MISupport student scholarships and grantsEducation$6,500apps.irs.gov
Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ele's Place Capital RegionLansing, MISupport grieving children, teens, young adults and their families$5,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIFaith-based educational institutionsEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hispanic Center of Western MichiganGrand Rapids, MILatinx youth conference 2024; general supportHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Junior League of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIDevelopment and promotion of leadership$5,000apps.irs.gov
NMC FoundationTraverse City, MISupport financial education and the arts in the community$5,000apps.irs.gov
SamaritasDetroit, MIAllen manor ahp projectHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Turning Point IncGrand Rapids, MIEmpower servivors of domestic and sexual violence$5,000apps.irs.gov
Starlight MinistriesHudsonville, MIGrief supportMental health and crisis intervention$3,500apps.irs.gov
American Heart AssociationGrand Rapids, MIFunding for small-scale.$2,500apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Irving S Gilmore International Piano FestivalKalamazoo, MIGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
SafecenterOwosso, MISurvivors of domestic violence$2,500apps.irs.gov
Saginaw FutureSaginaw, MIEconomic development and growthEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Beyond26Grandville, MITohelp adults with disabilities find employmentEmployment$2,000apps.irs.gov
Fishing With VeteransHolland, MISupport fishing activitesRecreation and sports$2,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Gryphon PlacePortage, MISuicide prevention$2,000apps.irs.gov
Sparrow FoundationLansing, MIEvery story capital campaignHealth care$1,800apps.irs.gov
Affinity MentoringGrand Rapids, MITo facilitate equitable growth in academics, social and emotional skills, and self-esteem$1,500apps.irs.gov
United Way of Gratiot & Isabella CountiesMt Pleasant, MIAdopt a family sponsor 2024; general support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Housing Resources IncKalamazoo, MIFunds to aid housing assistance and prevent homelessness$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ionia County Economic AllianceIonia, MIEncourage and facilitate economic developmentCommunity improvement and capacity building$1,000apps.irs.gov
JDRFKentwood, MIFunding organization to cure diabetes$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$1,000apps.irs.gov
Michigan Historic Preservation NetworkLansing, MIPreservation and revitalization of historic resources$1,000apps.irs.gov
Mid Michigan College FoundationHarrison, MITo provide scholarships and other financial support$1,000apps.irs.gov
OsofomaameGrand Rapids, MIEconomic development and growthHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Veterans4usa IncMt Pleasant, MIGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels Western MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$750apps.irs.gov
Healing Private Foundation WoundsCadillac, MIAdvance wound healing research and education$600apps.irs.gov
Artists Creating TogetherGrand Rapids, MIEmpowering individuals with disabilitiesHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Big Red FoundationHolland, MIGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$500apps.irs.gov
Can Council Great Lakes Bay RegionBay City, MIPrevent child abuse$500apps.irs.gov
Communities in SchoolsLansing, MIEmphasize positive relationships and interactions$500apps.irs.gov
Crash's LandingGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Cultivating FuturesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts Heart of MichiganKalamazoo, MIGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MIFunds for education and research supportEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Kenowa AmbucsGrandville, MIFinancial education support$500apps.irs.gov
Multitude Ministries IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$500apps.irs.gov
North End Community MinistryGrand Rapids, MIProviding practical assistance donation$500apps.irs.gov
West Michigan Sustainable Business ForumGrand Rapids, MITriple bottom line bash 2024 sponsorEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Junior League of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIWomen empoweringCommunity improvement and capacity building$250apps.irs.gov
Roscommon High School Project GraduationRoscommon, MIProvide safe and positive high school graduationCrime and legal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Ogemaw Kids ClubWest Branch, MIGeneral supportHuman services$200apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Michigan$450,900
Texas$500
Virginia$500
Maryland$500

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