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 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert A Boisture
President & CEO & Trustee
$649,336
Robert F Lehman
President Emeritus & Trustee
$210,088
Bruce M Carlson
Trustee
$94,176
Jonathan A Lever
Executive Vice President & COO
$453,224
Jennifer Bailey Helderman
Trustee
$94,176
Bradley S Miller
Treasurer & Director Of Finance
$253,920

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
May General Contracting 20
$570,843
Trustmark Health Benefits
$401,775
May General Contracting
$1,061,118
Mackenzie Investments
$350,010
Redrock Information Security Llc
$331,776
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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
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 $17,339,470 in support to 349 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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