Announcing Our 2025 Grant Recipients
Each year, our Family Foundation is humbled by the number of incredible organizations working
to make a difference in our communities. This year, we received more than 100 grant
requests—each one representing meaningful work, passionate people, and important missions.
As a small, self-funded foundation, selecting recipients is never easy. While we wish we could
support every organization that applies, we focus our giving on four key areas that reflect our
family’s values: Veterans, Youth Empowerment, Animals, and Recreation and Conservation. We
are honored to support the following organizations whose work inspires us and strengthens our
communities.
Supporting Veterans and their Families
We proudly awarded grants to organizations dedicated to serving those who have served us all:
• Folds of Honor in loving memory of Lawrence Henderlong
• Fisher House
• Blue Star Service Dogs
Youth Empowerment
We believe in investing in the next generation and supporting programs that help young people
learn, heal, and thrive:
• Children’s Healing Center
• Whitmore Lake Community Scholarship Fund
• Bottomless Toy Chest
• Educate Youth
• YMCA of Greater Michiana
• Realities for Children
• Special Olympics Colorado
Animals and Animal Welfare
These organizations are making a life-changing difference for animals and the people who rely
on them:
• Paws with a Cause
• Elevate Equine
• Humane Society of Huron Valley
• Leader Dogs for the Blind
• NOCO Humane
• Animal Friends Alliance
Recreation and Conservation
Protecting natural spaces and ensuring access to the outdoors remains a core part of our
mission:
• TART Trails
• Grand Traverse Conservation District
• Kalamazoo Nature Center
• Woldumar Nature Center
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the organizations that applied, and to those working
tirelessly in our mission areas every day. Your dedication and passion inspire us.
Though we are small, it is our privilege to contribute in ways that bring lasting impact—and we
look forward to continuing this work in partnership with our community.
Thank you for helping us make a difference.
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