First Steps Kent
Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 270640886 · Private foundation
First Steps Kent is a Michigan-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $9.8M in giving and $3.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 66 grants for First Steps Kent. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What First Steps Kent funds
First Steps Kent's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Futures GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Family Futures GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1.3M | 2024 |
| Kent County GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $1.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from First Steps Kent
First Steps Kent's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at firststepskent.org.
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Frequently asked questions about First Steps Kent
- Does First Steps Kent accept grant applications?
- First Steps Kent's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does First Steps Kent fund?
- First Steps Kent's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Family Futures, Kent County. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does First Steps Kent give in grants?
- First Steps Kent's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.9M over 66 grants.
- Where is First Steps Kent located?
- First Steps Kent is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 270640886.
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