Quick Summary
Name: Julie And Kirk Cousins Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,474,268 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not specified - $500,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 (median) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: 190 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423-3506 Phone: 616-315-0215 Email: generosity@kirkcousins.org Website: https://kirkcousins.org/foundation/
Geographic Focus
United States (nationwide)
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Georgia
- Florida
- Major cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando
- Multiple states across the U.S.
Funding Priorities
- Faith-based organizations and churches
- Christian education institutions
- Disaster and famine relief
- Social justice and promotion of human rights
- Community development
- Bible translation and evangelism
- Housing equity initiatives
- Child welfare and crisis support
- Anti-trafficking and modern slavery initiatives
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation operates by invitation only.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Organizations are invited by the foundation trustees.
The foundation's mission is to "Transform Worldly Resources into Heavenly Riches through Extravagant Generosity" guided by five pillars: Faith, Family, Football, Generosity, and Leadership.
Recent Grant Examples
- Vikings Social Justice Committee: $500,000
- All Square (civil rights): $250,000
- Adventure Bags, Inc. (child crisis support - Georgia)
- Discovery Church (Orlando, Florida)
- Holland Christian Schools (Michigan)
- International Justice Mission (anti-trafficking)
- Urban HomeWorks (housing equity - Minneapolis/St. Paul)
- Compassionate Heart (Michigan)
- City of Refuge (crisis support)
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