John E Fetzer Institute Inc

Organization Overview

John E Fetzer Institute Inc is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. John E Fetzer Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, John E Fetzer Institute Inc generated $26.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.4m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, John E Fetzer Institute Inc has awarded 1,869 individual grants totaling $77,063,366. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

DEMOCRACY ACTIVATING LOVE IS THE GOAL OF FETZER'S DEMOCRACY WORK. IT SUPPORTS EFFORTS THAT FOCUS ON THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF DEMOCRACYTHAT EXPAND THE IDEA OF "WE" THE PEOPLE, BUILD MUTUAL RESPECT AND RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCE, AND EXPRESS THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF OUR CIVIC VALUES TO STRENGTHEN OUR COUNTRY'S SOCIAL FABRIC. EXAMPLES OF PARTNERS ADVANCING THIS WORK INCLUDE: 1) INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN VALUES' INTEGRATION OF LOVE INTO THE BRAVER ANGELS CROSSPARTISAN DIALOGUE METHODOLOGIES; 2) PHILANTHROPY FOR ACTIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT'S DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF A FUND FOR FAITH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT; 3) CITIZEN UNIVERISTY'S CIVIC SATURDAYS AND CIVIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS; AND 4) LISTEN FIRST PROJECT'S EFFORTS TO BRING THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS TO CONVERSE FACETOFACE ON VIDEO WITH THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND BELIEFS.


FAITH & SPIRITUALITY - FETZER'S WORK IN THIS AREA STRENGTHENS A CULTURE OF LOVE. THE INSTITUTE SUPPORTS SPIRITUAL CARE PROVIDERS, SPIRITUAL INNOVATORS, AND RESEARCHERS WHO WORK TO UNDERSTAND AND CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE OF LOVE ROOTED IN SPIRITUALITY. IT ALSO SUPPORTS RELIGIOUS LEADERS, SCHOLARS, PRACTITIONERS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN EMBODYING AND SHARING THE NARRATIVES OF LOVE THAT LIVE IN THEIR DISTINCT TRADITIONS. EXAMPLES OF PARTNERS ADVANCING THIS WORK INCLUDE: 1) BAYLOR UNIVERSITY'S LONGITUDINAL GLOBAL STUDY ON CAUSALITY IN HUMAN FLOURISHING EXECUTED BY GALLUP; 2) ON BEING PROJECT AND UNDERWRITING IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMATIC OPPORTUNITIES; 3) SAGAMORE INSTITUTE'S FOCUS ON BUILDING THE FIELD OF FAITH-FRIENDLY INTERMEDIARY NETWORKS; AND 4) COMMONWEAL'S EFFORT TO DEVELOP NETWORKS OF RETREAT CENTERS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING INNER WORK WITH OUTER ACTION.


EDUCATION - THE INSTITUTE BELIEVES THAT SPIRITUAL AWARENESS AND CONTEMPLATIVE PEDAGOGY ARE NECESSARY FOR CHILDREN TO FLOURISH. THE INSTITUTE INVESTS IN CURRICULA, DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THAT SUPPORTS WHOLE-PERSON EDUCATION. EXAMPLES OF PARTNERS ADVANCING THIS WORK INCLUDE: 1) INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE'S EXPLORATION OF THE CHALLENGE OF PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES; 2) OPEN FUTURE INSTITUTE'S DEVELOPMENT OF A QUESTION-BASED EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; 3) COLLABORATIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING'S STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE; AND 4) INNER EXPLORER'S MINDFULNESS-BASED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN MICHIGAN SCHOOLS.


PHILANTHROPY - THE FETZER INSTITUTE WORKS WITH FELLOW FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT HUMAN FLOURISHING, SPIRITUAL INNOVATION, AND MUTUAL LEARNING. EXAMPLES OF KEY PARTNERS ADVANCING THIS WORK ARE: 1) INDEPENDENT SECTOR AND ITS EFFORTS TO BRING INNER WORK PRACTICES TO CIVIL SOCIETY; 2) AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY'S PROJECT MAPPING SPIRIT-ROOTED JUSTICE WORK AND GENERAL SUPPORT; 3) THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE'S EXPANSION OF THE SPIRITUAL CIVILIZATION GROUP; AND 4) UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN SUPPORT OF A CONVENING FOR SIGNIFICANT AND DIVERSE LEADERS IN THE DEMOCRACY FIELD TO COME TOGETHER ACROSS IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $7,262,394
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $9,950,493
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $8,803,214
Capital Gain Net Income $66,341,251
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $81,599
Total Revenue $26,097,700

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, John E Fetzer Institute Inc has awarded $29,784,223 in support to 399 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO MOBILIZE A NATIONAL MOVEMENT FOR BRIDGE-BUILDING IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

$2,000,000

INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN VALUES

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: COLLABORATION TO INTEGRATE LOVE AS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT INTO THEIR WORK

$1,400,000

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS

PURPOSE: TOWARD LONGITUDINAL GLOBAL STUDY ON CAUSALITY IN HUMAN FLOURISHING EXECUTED BY GALLUP

$1,000,000

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

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Waco, TX

PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT A LONGITUDINAL GLOBAL STUDY ON CASUALITY IN HUMAN FLOURISHING EXECUTED BY GALLUP

$1,000,000

INDEPENDENT SECTOR

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: COLLABORATION TO INTRODUCE INNER WORK TO CHANGEMAKERS

$1,000,000

INITIATIVES OF CHANGE INTERNATIONAL

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL TRUSTBUILDING PROGRAM

$796,950
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that John E Fetzer Institute Inc has recieved totaling $224,285.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Initiatives

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$224,285
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