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Private Foundation
JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC
JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in KALAMAZOO, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $66.1M, expenses of $42.4M, total assets of $829.6M. Imperigo tracks 1,845 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $67.2M.
EIN: 386052788
KALAMAZOO, MI
Religion-Related N.E.C.
NTEE: X99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$66.1M
Total Expenses$42.4M
Total Assets$829.6M
Grants Given1,845
Grant Total$67.2M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Given
WORLD CONFERENCE OF RELIGIONS FOR PEACE
TO PROMOTE SHARED FLOURISHING WITHIN RELIGIONS FOR PEACE'S GLOBAL NETWORK
$2,350,000
PVBLIC FOUNDATION
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION FOR FAITH & MEDIA
$2,000,000
INNER-CITY MUSLIM ACTION NETWORK
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$500,000
ON BEING PROJECT
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$500,000
2164 INC
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$300,000
Showing up to 5 of 1,845 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Anna Sun
TREASURER & DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Bradley S Miller
TRUSTEE
Carolyn T Brown
CHAIRPERSON OF BOARD
Daniel J Cardinali
TRUSTEE
Jennifer Bailey Helderman
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO
Jonathan A Lever
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66.1M | $42.4M | $829.6M |
| 2024 | $46.8M | $34.1M | $778.7M |
| 2023 | $11.7M | $33.8M | $737.8M |
| 2021 | $156.4M | $35.9M | $817.3M |
| 2020 | $15.3M | $25.1M | $566.1M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $15.3M to $66.1M (+331%), with total assets most recently reported at $829.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, and 4 other states.
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