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Word Investments Inc

Ada, MI  ·  EIN 382470907  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$5.2M

Total Giving

$2.6M

Grants on File

125

Average Grant

$21K

Giving Radius

Where Word Investments Inc Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — $12K across 2 grants AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — $69K across 11 grants CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — $169K across 4 grants GA — $169K across 3 grants HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — $30K across 1 grant IL — $500 across 1 grant IN — $2K across 2 grants KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — $1.7M across 73 grants MN — $3K across 3 grants MO — no grants on file MS — $2K across 2 grants MT — no grants on file NC — $252K across 4 grants ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — $3K across 1 grant OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — $14K across 3 grants SD — no grants on file TN — $28K across 3 grants TX — $139K across 3 grants UT — no grants on file VA — $5K across 1 grant VT — no grants on file WA — $2K across 4 grants WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 75 recipients across 17 states. Top concentrations: SEE CORPORATE ADDRESS ($826K, 5 grants), GRAND RAPIDS ($704K, 45 grants), THOMASVILLE ($250K, 2 grants), CONYERS ($169K, 3 grants), TARPON SPRINGS ($155K, 1 grant). Plus international giving not shown on this map.

Section I

How to Apply

Personal letter stating needs, goals, funding desired and name, address and telephone number of contact person.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Limited to charitable and religious organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) or qualified to receive deductible contributions under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(i)–(viii)

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Geneva Camp and Retreat Center $5K 2020
Humane Society of West Michigan $1K 2020
Church Planters Training International $4K 2020
The Center for Hospice Care $1K 2020
Greater Europe Mission $1K 2020
Hope College $4K 2020
Bridge Street House of Prayer $1K 2020
Celebrate Kids INC $8K 2020
Cure International $60K 2020
Family Promise of Grand Rapids $100K 2020
Grand Rapids Christian School Association $10K 2020
Grand Rapids Public Museum $2K 2020
Clear Bible INC $30K 2020
Hillsdale College $2K 2020
Benevolence $135K 2020
Both Hands Foundation $500 2020
Calvary Church $500 2020
Calvin Theological Seminary $100K 2020
Colson Center for Christian Worldview $1K 2020
Community Foundation of Hollandzeeland $2K 2020
Door $26K 2020
Ecfa $1K 2020
Good News Community Church $2K 2020
Grace Explorations $2K 2020
Journey Academy $1K 2020

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $5.3M — $787K $1.1M
2022 $5.6M — $723K $1.4M
2021 $6.7M — $578K $1.3M
2020 $7.5M — $7.3M $1.2M
2019 $6.6M — $617K $815K
2015 $8.9M — $1.4M $1.5M
2014 $8.2M — $1.3M $1.7M
2013 $8.5M — $1.7M $1.5M
2012 $8.3M — $1.6M $2.0M
2011 $7.7M — $1.6M $1.7M

Section VII

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