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John E Fetzer Institute Inc

Kalamazoo, Michigan  ·  EIN 386052788  ·  Private foundation

John E Fetzer Institute Inc is a Michigan-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $9.8M in annual giving against $566.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,273 grants for John E Fetzer Institute Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$9.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$566.1M
Assets (FY2020)
1,273
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What John E Fetzer Institute Inc funds

John E Fetzer Institute Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, indigenous, rural communities, older adults, women girls.

black communitieschildrenindigenousrural communitiesolder adultswomen girls

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
World Conference of Religions for Peace
TO PROMOTE SHARED FLOURISHING WITHIN RELIGIONS FOR PEACE'S GLOBAL NETWORK
New York, NY$2.4M2025
Pvblic Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION FOR FAITH & MEDIA
Atlanta, GA$2.0M2025
Chapman University
SUPPORT FOR A RESEARCH COLLABORATION BETWEEN NEUROSCIENTISTS AND PHILOSOPHERS
Orange, CA$1.4M2023

How to apply for funding from John E Fetzer Institute Inc

John E Fetzer Institute Inc'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 fetzer.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John E Fetzer Institute Inc

Does John E Fetzer Institute Inc accept grant applications?
John E Fetzer Institute Inc'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 John E Fetzer Institute Inc fund?
John E Fetzer Institute Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include World Conference of Religions for Peace, Pvblic Foundation, Chapman University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does John E Fetzer Institute Inc give in grants?
John E Fetzer Institute Inc reported $9.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $51.3M over 1,273 grants.
Where is John E Fetzer Institute Inc located?
John E Fetzer Institute Inc is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386052788.
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About this profile. This page is built from John E Fetzer Institute Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John E Fetzer Institute Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.