Issachar Fund
Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 454025139 · Private foundation
Issachar Fund is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $576K in grants paid and $35.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 38 individual grants from this funder — $1.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Issachar Fund funds
Issachar Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian).
Populations it has supported include older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Edinburgh Theology of the Quantum World | New York, NY | $170K | 2020 |
| Duke University Equipping FutureChristian Thought LeadersIn Academic Health Care Yr 3 | Durham, NC | $152K | 2022 |
| Duke University Faith & Leadership | Charlotte, NC | $125K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Issachar Fund
From Issachar Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at issacharfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Issachar Fund
- Does Issachar Fund accept grant applications?
- Yes — Issachar Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Issachar Fund fund?
- Issachar Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include University of Edinburgh, Duke University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Issachar Fund give in grants?
- Issachar Fund reported $576K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 38 grants.
- Where is Issachar Fund located?
- Issachar Fund is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454025139.
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