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Cornucopia Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$1.9M
Granted FY2024still arriving
24
Grants FY2024still arriving
3
States reached
$1.0M
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2024.

Housing & Shelter$1.5MEducation$1.4MInternational$604kReligion$522kArts & Culture$434kHealth$157kCommunity Improvement$57kCrime & Legal$38kOther$0
02FY2024 · 24 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k7 grants · $25k
  • $10k–50k7 grants · $151k
  • $50k–250k9 grants · $724k
  • $250k+1 grant · $1.0M
$33,333
Median grant
3
States reached
$3.2M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
East Fulton Units Foundation$1,048,075
Stephens Children Foundation$105,000
Compassion International$100,000
Pine Rest Foundation$100,000
Family Promise Grand Rapids$100,000
Grand Rapids Art Museum$83,333
Association of Just Society$75,000
Calvin University$60,625
Grand Rapids Symphony$50,000
Biologos$50,000
Michigan Christian Study Center$36,000
Ada Township$33,333
Grand Rapids Christian Schools$30,000
Volunteers in Service$15,000
Greater Europe Mission$15,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY23–23, $15k) land where the poverty rate runs at 8%, against an area that typically sits at 9%. 33% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 9%Gravitate Queen City: $10k → 7%Samaritans Carriage: $5k → 11%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
MI
NY
SD
PA
CO
VA
NC
DC
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

60%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$2.9M · 29 repeat orgs$1.9M to everyone else

29 repeat relationships: 17 still active in FY2024, 12 since wound down; 6 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

29
43

Total granted

$2.9M
$634k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+16%
+18%

Still filing today

66%
56%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 35% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $1.3M went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24
EducationHealthInternationalHuman ServicesHousing & ShelterReligionOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CU
    CALVIN UNIVERSITY
    5× · 2020–2024 · $1.1M · revenue +6%
  • Compassion International Incorporated
    5× · 2020–2024 · $235k · revenue +16%
  • AF
    ASSOCIATION FOR A MORE JUST SOCIETY -US
    3× · 2020–2022 · $150k · revenue +11%

Funded once

  • FP
    FAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAPIDS
    one grant, 2022 · $111k · revenue -34%
  • V
    Voyeur
    one grant, 2022 · $107k
  • MS
    MADISON SQUARE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
    one grant, 2020 · $50k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Christianity Today International

Christianity Today is a global community inspired by evangelical conviction to advance the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God. Our mission is to elevate the storytellers and sages of the global church.

Religion
2
Regent University

Regent University serves as a center of Christian thought and action to provide excellent education through a Biblical perspective and global context equipping Christian leaders to change the world.

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3
Evangel University

Evangel is a comprehensive christian university that is committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become spirit empowered servants of god who will impact the church and society globally.

Education
4
Dallas International University

As a christian university, we provide education and research opportunities preparing global leaders to partner with local communities.

Education
5
Global Scholars

Global scholars exists so that christian academics are adequately equipped to have a redemptive influence among their students, colleagues, universities and disciplines, at a reasonable cost.

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6
Reformed University Inc

Provide education in theology, divinity, religious education, ministerial training, business and organizational leadership.

Education
7
Global Outreach Ministries

Global outreach ministries exists to bring transformation to the nations of latin america by training influential leaders, planting relevant churches, and mobilizing christ-followers to transform their communities.

Religion
8
Jewish Voice Ministries Intl

To proclaim the gospel, grow the messianic jewish community and engage the church concerning israel and the jewish people. this is done through education, evangelism and being a movement leader, all with excellence in order to transform…

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9
Center of Theological Inquiry

The Center of Theological Inquiry is an independent research institution with an international visiting scholar program which convenes researchers in an ideal setting for interdisciplinary inquiries where theology casts light on global…

Religion
10
Olivet University

Providing guality Christian education to the network generation

Education
11
Christian Mission for the United Nations Community

Christian Mission for the United Nations Community is a ministry aimed at leading the head of every nation and other top leaders to faith in Jesus Christ and helping them to walk in dependence upon God as they discharge the…

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12
International Leadership Institute

The international leadership institute (ili) changes history by accelerating the spread of the gospel through training and mobilizing leaders of leaders to reach their nations. ili accomplishes this purpose through cutting edge leadership…

Religion
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Elim Christian Services; the most unlike its peers is International Network for Christian Higher Education. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

48 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 48 of the 78 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

1
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
8
Early backer (in before they grew)
47/48
Grantees still filing
31/48
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

CALVIN UNIVERSITY: $1,108,816 · EducationCALVIN UNIVERSITYGRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: $137,125 · EducationGRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS+8 more: $138,980 · Education+8 moreEAST FULTON UNITS FOUNDATION: $1,048,075 · Housing & ShelterEAST FULTON UNITS FOUNDATIO…FAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAPIDS: $111,000 · Housing & ShelterFAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAP…+1 more: $5,000 · Housing & ShelterFamily Promise Grand Rapids: $200,000 · OtherFamily Promise Grand RapidsGrand Rapids Symphony: $121,000 · OtherGrand Rapids SymphonyVoyeur: $107,103 · OtherVoyeurBiologos: $106,000 · OtherBiologosWELL HOUSE: $100,000 · OtherWELL HOUSEAssociation of Just Society: $75,000 · OtherAssociation of Just SocietyMADISON SQUARE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: $50,000 · OtherAda Christian Schools: $50,000 · OtherADA TOWNSHIP: $49,933 · Other+43 more: $427,105 · Other+43 moreCompassion International Incorporated: $235,000 · InternationalCompassion…ASSOCIATION FOR A MORE JUST SOCIETY -US: $150,000 · InternationalASSOCIATIO…Tent Schools International: $35,500 · InternationalTent Schoo…+2 more: $11,000 · InternationalPINE REST FOUNDATION: $100,000 · Human ServicesVOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE: $65,000 · Human ServicesGravitate Queen City: $10,000 · Human Services+1 more: $5,000 · Human ServicesSTEPHEN'S CHILDREN FOUNDATION INC: $155,000 · PhilanthropyVAN ANDEL INSTITUTE: $24,150 · PhilanthropyGRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM: $176,666 · Arts & Culture+1 more: $1,000 · Arts & Culture
Education$1,384,921Housing & Shelter$1,164,075Other$1,286,141International$431,500Human Services$180,000Philanthropy$179,150Arts & Culture$177,666

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCALVIN UNIVERSITY: $1,108,816 over 5y, 0.2% of budgetEAST FULTON UNITS FOUNDATION: $1,048,075 over 1y, 61% of budgetGRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM: $176,666 over 3y, 1.7% of budgetSTEPHEN'S CHILDREN FOUNDATION INC: $155,000 over 2y, 8.1% of budgetASSOCIATION FOR A MORE JUST SOCIETY -US: $150,000 over 3y, 2.0% of budgetGRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: $137,125 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetFAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAPIDS: $111,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetPINE REST FOUNDATION: $100,000 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetWELL HOUSE: $100,000 over 2y, 12% of budgetVOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE: $65,000 over 5y, 8.8% of budgetMichigan Christian Study Center: $36,000 over 1y, 2.5% of budgetTent Schools International: $35,500 over 4y, 6.0% of budgetSPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN INC: $30,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetTRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION: $29,640 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetNORTHPOINTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: $26,940 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetTHE HUMAN TRAFFICKING INSTITUTE: $25,000 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetCALVIN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: $25,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetFacilitators International Incorporated: $25,000 over 1y, 4.2% of budgetGREATER EUROPE MISSION: $25,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetVAN ANDEL INSTITUTE: $24,150 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetEquest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc: $21,000 over 2y, 0.9% of budget3XM-USA: $20,000 over 2y, 1.5% of budgetLiving Stones Academy: $18,200 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetMIGRANT LEGAL AID INC: $10,000 over 1y, 2.1% of budgetYOUNG LIFE: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetGLOBAL HOPE NETWORK INTL INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetSOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES-USA INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetREVOLUTION5: $6,500 over 1y, 1.3% of budgetSAMARITANS CARRIAGE: $5,000 over 1y, 5.5% of budgetMYASTHENIA GRAVIS FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN: $5,000 over 1y, 6.2% of budgetSAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetSTARLIGHT MINISTRIES INC: $3,500 over 2y, 0.9% of budgetCHILDREN'S HEALING CENTER: $3,500 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetWorld Renew: $3,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetEXODUS PLACE: $3,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetTHE LUKE SOCIETY INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetROOSEVELT PARK MINISTRIES INC: $2,500 over 1y, 1.7% of budgetFaith Hospice: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetELIM CHRISTIAN SERVICES: $1,200 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetGRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetThe Potters House: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPARTNERS WORLDWIDE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBLANDFORD NATURE CENTER: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetINTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetNEW GROWTH PROJECT: $500 over 1y, 0.2% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Grand Rapids Communit…Peter C & Emajean Coo…Barnabas FoundationDick and Betsy Devos …Frey FoundationEdgar and Elsa Prince…Grand Haven Area Comm…Steve & Amy Van Andel…Cdv5 FoundationDouglas & Maria Devos…The David and Carol V…The Community Foundat…
Grand Rapids Community FoundationMI50.7× affinity23 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation · Barnabas Foundation · Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation · Frey Foundation · Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation · Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation · Cdv5 Foundation · Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation · The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation · The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Cornucopia Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Cornucopia Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%5%19%42%75%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    14report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
    05Through Plinth

    Warm introductions · Powered by PlinthPlus

    How do I get to Cornucopia Family Foundation?

    Find your warmest path to Cornucopia Family Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

    Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 78 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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