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 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% 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 1,846 individual grants totaling $84,451,398. 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.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY - FETZER FUNDS FAITH AND SPIRITUALLY CENTERED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE HUMAN FLOURISHING 1) BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY'S WORK CHAPLAINCY INNOVATION LAB TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL NETWORK OF SPIRITUAL CARE PROVIDERS 2) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ON BEING'S SOCIAL HEALING AND PODCAST PROGRAMMING 3) TIDE CENTER'S COLLABORATION WITH SACRED DESIGN LAB TO RESEARCH AND REPORT ON MODERN TRENDS IN SPIRITUALITY AND 4) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF WORLD CONFERENCE OF RELIGIONS FOR PEACE.
PHILANTHROPY - FETZER PARTNERS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONAL PHILANTHROPISTS TO SUPPORT HUMAN FLOURISHING THROUGH THE VALUES OF LOVE, FAITH, AND SPIRITUALITY. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS IN THIS AREA INCLUDE: 1) SUPPORTING 21/64 INC. TO CREATE TRAINING PROGRAM ON FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY FOR DONOR ADVISORS 2) TIDE CENTER'S COLLABORATION WITH THE ADDITION PROJECT TO ENGAGE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN STATES THROUGH FAITH-BASED ORGANIZERS 3) PILLARS FUND'S WORK CONNECTING MUSLIM COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND DONORS AND 4) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE LEADERSHIP LAB'S DEEP CANVASSING EFFORTS TO HARNESS LOVE AS THE BASIS FOR FINDING COMMON GROUND ACROSS DIFFERENCES.
DEMOCRACY - FETZER FUNDS EFFORTS THAT FOCUS ON THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF DEMOCRACY TO BUILD MUTUAL RESPECT AND RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCE. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS IN THIS AREA INCLUDE: 1) MILLENNIAL ACTION PROJECT'S PLURIBUS FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUNG LAWMAKERS 2) MILLIONS OF CONVERSATIONS DEPOLARIZATION SUMMIT 3) CITIZEN UNIVERSITY'S CIVIC SATURDAYS AND CIVIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS AND 4) THE AND CAMPAIGN'S VISION OF DEMOCRACY THAT HIGHLIGHTS UNDERREPRESENTED FAITH VOICES IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
EDUCATION - FETZER FUNDS CURRICULUM, PILOT PROJECTS, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT WHOLE-PERSON EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGY, WHICH INCLUDES STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS IN THIS AREA INCLUDE: 1) A PROJECT THROUGH CENTER FOR PUBLIC JUSTICE THAT MAPPED FAITH-BASED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS 2) OPEN FUTURE INSTITUTE'S DEVELOPMENT OF A QUESTION-BASED CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORING THE PURPOSE OF THEIR LIVES 3) INNER EXPLORER'S MINDFULNESS-BASED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN SCHOOLS AND 4) JUST AS I AM YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC'S WORK TO EXPAND THE MINDFUL LEADERS INSTITUTE WITH A PEER EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert A Boisture President & CEO & Trustee | 40 | $649,336 | |
Robert F Lehman President Emeritus & Trustee | 40 | $210,088 | |
Bruce M Carlson Trustee | 8 | $94,176 | |
Jonathan A Lever Executive Vice President & COO | 40 | $453,224 | |
Jennifer Bailey Helderman Trustee | 8 | $94,176 | |
Bradley S Miller Treasurer & Director Of Finance | 40 | $253,920 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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May General Contracting 20 | 6/29/23 | $570,843 |
Trustmark Health Benefits | 6/29/23 | $401,775 |
May General Contracting | 6/29/23 | $1,061,118 |
Mackenzie Investments | 6/29/23 | $350,010 |
Redrock Information Security Llc | 6/29/23 | $331,776 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,262,394 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $9,950,493 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $81,599 |
Total Revenue | $26,097,700 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $2,089,350 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $3,299,359 |
Depreciation | $1,267,802 |
Occupancy | $810,583 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $496,528 |
Printing and publications | $5,066 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $19,178,237 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $26,216,499 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $45,394,736 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $668,387 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $550,380,960 |
Other assets | $1,166,101 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $18,054,393 |
Over the last fiscal year, John E Fetzer Institute Inc has awarded $17,339,470 in support to 349 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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2164 INC PURPOSE: TO CREATE A TRAINING PROGRAM ON FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY FOR DONOR ADVISORS | $300,000 |
AMORIS CHRISTI INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
21 WILBERFORCE GLOBAL FREEDOM CENTER PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP WITH FREEDOM OF RELIGION/BELIEF WOMEN'S ALLIANCE | $48,701 |
AND CAMPAIGN (INSTITUTE) PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF UNDERREPRESENTED FAITH VOICES IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE | $186,000 |
ASHOKA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
ARIGATOU INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |