Build bridges between donor intent and community needs in Barry County using a framework of the Seven Elements of a Healthy Community (community stewardship, grants, scholarships, and community initiatives).
Barry Community Foundation’s grantmaking is anchored in Barry County community life, with recent support flowing to libraries, schools, health access, arts, and local service organizations. A standout recent award went to Hastings Public Library for $781,518 in general support, showing that the foundation backs core community institutions at meaningful scale. Other large grants have supported Barry County United Way, the City of Hastings, and Bcec Inc., all in Hastings, which points to a strong local funding footprint centered on organizations that serve residents directly. The foundation describes its work as building bridges between donor intent and community needs through the Seven Elements of a Healthy Community: community stewardship, grants, scholarships, and community initiatives. That framing appears across its recent grants, from general operating support to curriculum costs, scholarships, and in-kind community revival support. Recipients also include education and youth-serving organizations such as Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, YMCA of Barry County, and Delton Kellogg Schools, alongside arts and health-related grantees. The pattern suggests a place-based funder that uses multiple grant types to support everyday civic, educational, and human services infrastructure in Barry County.
Education is a recurring theme in Barry Community Foundation’s grantmaking. In 2023, it gave $278,258 to Barry County United Way for curriculum cost support, and in 2025 it awarded $122,880 to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation for general support. The foundation also granted $49,000 to Delton Area Rotary for a scholarship for career tech education, indicating support for both school-based needs and postsecondary pathways. Community and civic life are another clear priority. The foundation gave $205,514 to the City of Hastings for general support in 2024 and $84,250 to Pitsch Companies in 2025 to provide goods and services to community revival. Arts and culture appear as well: Friends of Hastings Performing Arts received $100,000 in 2025, while Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County received $46,673 in 2024. Health-related giving includes a $100,611 grant to YMCA of Barry County in 2024 and a $70,348 grant to Spectrum Health Foundation - Pennock in 2023.
$3M
$64.1M
$9M
$5.1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $49K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$49K
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Barry Community Foundation’s recent grants range from small awards near its program floors to large institutional support, with a typical grant size of $9,612 at the 25th percentile, $19,400 at the median, and $49,250 at the 75th percentile. The recent list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Barry County United Way, YMCA of Barry County, Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Delton Kellogg Schools, Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, and Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. That indicates recurring relationships rather than one-time awards only. The foundation uses general support, curriculum-cost support, scholarships, and in-kind goods and services, and it also makes program-related investments. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including scholarships, youth grants, and community improvement opportunities.
Grantmaking is highly local: 94% of grants go to recipients in Michigan, and the recent-grants list is entirely U.S.-based. Hastings appears frequently, with recipients such as Hastings Public Library, Barry County United Way, the City of Hastings, YMCA of Barry County, and Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. Other recurring Barry County places include Delton, Nashville, Shelbyville, and Lake Odessa. Outside the county, the foundation has still remained in Michigan, with grants to organizations in Holland, Hart, Grand Rapids, and Brighton.
Its recent grants and active programs point to community improvement, education and scholarships, health access, youth development, arts and culture, affordable housing, and capacity-building initiatives. Named programs include Barry Health Access, Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors, Youth Advisory Council Grants, and scholarship opportunities.
Yes. Recent grants include curriculum cost support to Barry County United Way, general support to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, and a scholarship for career tech education to Delton Area Rotary. The foundation also lists a centralized scholarships portal with multiple available scholarships.
Very local. The giving scope is listed as local, 94% of grants go to recipients in Michigan, and the recent grants are all to U.S. organizations. Recent recipients cluster in Hastings and other Barry County communities such as Delton, Nashville, Shelbyville, and Lake Odessa.
Several active programs do, including Barry Health Access, Barry County Bar Association Community Improvement Grant, Wilson H. Craig, Jr. Fund, Youth Advisory Council Grants, GFWC - Gun Lake Area Visual & Performing Arts Grant, BCBA Community Improvement Grants, Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors, and Barry Community Foundation Scholarships.
The typical grant size is $9,612 at the 25th percentile, $19,400 at the median, and $49,250 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also show a wide range, from smaller program grants to large general-support grants for major local institutions.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Barry Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Programs and projects aligned with one of the Seven Elements of a Healthy Community are given priority; supports nonprofit, educational, and government partners.
Deadline: October 15
Who can apply: The organization applying must be a 501c3 nonprofit; the grant must be written by a Barry County youth; and the grant must help with youth issues or benefit youth of Barry County.
Deadline: March 15 & October 15
Who can apply: Supports educational opportunities for K-12 students in the listed subject areas.
Deadline: April 30 and October 31
Who can apply: Supports educational activities of the students and teachers of the Delton Kellogg Area School District.
Deadline: Offered year-round
Who can apply: Supporting classroom grants for Martin Public Schools; applications accepted during the school year.
Deadline: Applications accepted during the school year
Who can apply: Program must assist in smoking cessation.
Deadline: August 15
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 E MILLS LLC | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1,650,000 | 2026 | HASTINGS RIVERWALK APARTMENTS CONSTRUCTION |
| GREEN GABLES HAVEN | HASTINGS, MI | $285,806 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS - HELPING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY | HASTINGS, MI | $253,637 | 2026 | HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FUNERAL EXPENSES, MEDICAL BILLS, VEHICLE REPAIR, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS |
| BARRY COUNTY JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION | HASTINGS, MI | $136,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, MI | $101,474 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION |
| YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY | HASTINGS, MI | $58,132 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS |
| THORNAPPLE MANOR | HASTINGS, MI | $45,000 | 2026 | VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING RESIDENTS |
| LAKE ODESSA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | LAKE ODESSA, MI | $37,823 | 2026 | ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION |
| THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY | HASTINGS, MI | $35,356 | 2026 | ARTS AND CULTURE SUPPORT |
| PITSCH COMPANIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE | NASHVILLE, MI | $25,000 | 2026 | PAUL HENRY TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, GRANT TO VILLAGE |
| DELTON AREA ROTARY CLUB | DELTON, MI | $24,750 | 2026 | QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS FOR IMAGINATION, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DELTON KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL | DELTON, MI | $24,099 | 2026 | CLASSROOM PROJECTS |
| COREWELL HEALTH (PENNOCK) FOUNDATION | HASTINGS, MI | $21,766 | 2026 | SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TELEMED PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HASTINGS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION | HASTINGS, MI | $20,276 | 2026 | HEEF SCHOLARSHIPS |
| DELTON KELLOGG ELEMENTARY | DELTON, MI | $18,480 | 2026 | CLASSROOM PROJECTS |
| THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL | MIDDLEVILLE, MI | $17,899 | 2026 | CLASSROOM PROJECTS |
| HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | HASTINGS, MI | $17,523 | 2026 | HHS FOOTBALL GEAR |
| HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY | HASTINGS, MI | $17,074 | 2026 | LIBRARY ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION |
| PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE | HASTINGS, MI | $15,976 | 2026 | ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION, POLLINATION AND BIRD EXPLORATION EDUCATION FUNDING |
| MANNA'S MARKET INC | WOODLAND, MI | $14,323 | 2026 | DELIVERY TRUCK - FOOD ACCESS |
| DELTON KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL | DELTON, MI | $14,171 | 2026 | CLASSROOM PROJECTS |
| FRIENDS OF LAKE ODESSA COMMUNITY LIBRARY | LAKE ODESSA, MI | $12,608 | 2026 | MORRIS 2024 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION TO LAKE ODESSA PUBLIC LIBRARY |
| JORDAN LAKE TRAIL BOARD | LAKE ODESSA, MI | $12,608 | 2026 | CONSERVATION OF LAKE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION |
| JOURNEY CHURCH | CALEDONIA, MI | $12,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH FUNDRAISING EFFORT |
| TRUMBLE INSURANCE AGENCY | HASTINGS, MI | $10,550 | 2026 | BACKPACK GIVEAWAY |
| ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL | HASTINGS, MI | $10,269 | 2026 | CLASSROOM PROJECTS, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION |
| BARRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE | HASTINGS, MI | $10,200 | 2026 | BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, B. HEALTHY CHAMBER AND EDA MEMBERSHIP |
| BARRY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | HASTINGS, MI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PINE REST CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $10,000 | 2026 | PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND |
| HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK | HASTINGS, MI | $10,000 | 2026 | TRACKCHAIR FOR ACCESSIBLE PARK ACCESS |
| PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY | NASHVILLE, MI | $8,750 | 2026 | COMPUTER REPLACEMENT FOR LIBRARY |
| NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL | HASTINGS, MI | $8,455 | 2026 | PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| COLDSPRING | CHICAGO, IL | $8,259 | 2026 | COLUMBARIUM CONSTRUCTION |
| HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL | HASTINGS, MI | $7,951 | 2026 | ROBOTICS, LIFE SCIENCES, AND BUSINESS CLASS GRANTS |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BARRY COUNTY | HASTINGS, MI | $7,755 | 2026 | HOUSING |
| CITY OF HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT | HASTINGS, MI | $7,500 | 2026 | EMT TRAINING |
| DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT | DELTON, MI | $6,067 | 2026 | SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR DK SCHOOL |
| HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY | HASTINGS, MI | $781,518 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY | HASTINGS, MI | $250,559 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BCEC INC | HASTINGS, MI | $153,084 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, MI | $100,613 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF HASTINGS PERFORMING ARTS | HASTINGS, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GATEWAY MISSION | HOLLAND, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PITSCH COMPANIES | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $84,250 | 2025 | PROVIDE GOODS/SERVICES TO COMMUNITY REVIVAL |
| YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY | HASTINGS, MI | $65,420 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LAKE ODESSA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | LAKE ODESSA, MI | $38,087 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DELTON AREA ROTARY CLUB | DELTON, MI | $36,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY | HASTINGS, MI | $35,197 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BARRY COUNTY JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION | HASTINGS, MI | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
420 E MILLS LLC
$1,650,000HASTINGS RIVERWALK APARTMENTS CONSTRUCTION
GREEN GABLES HAVEN
$285,806SUPPORT OPERATIONS - HELPING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FUNERAL EXPENSES, MEDICAL BILLS, VEHICLE REPAIR, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
BARRY COUNTY JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION
$136,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$101,474SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS
THORNAPPLE MANOR
$45,000VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING RESIDENTS
LAKE ODESSA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$37,823ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY
$35,356ARTS AND CULTURE SUPPORT
PITSCH COMPANIES
$30,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE
$25,000PAUL HENRY TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, GRANT TO VILLAGE
QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS FOR IMAGINATION, GENERAL SUPPORT
DELTON KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL
$24,099CLASSROOM PROJECTS
SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TELEMED PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
HASTINGS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION
$20,276HEEF SCHOLARSHIPS
DELTON KELLOGG ELEMENTARY
$18,480CLASSROOM PROJECTS
THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL
$17,899CLASSROOM PROJECTS
HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
$17,523HHS FOOTBALL GEAR
HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
$17,074LIBRARY ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE
$15,976ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION, POLLINATION AND BIRD EXPLORATION EDUCATION FUNDING
MANNA'S MARKET INC
$14,323DELIVERY TRUCK - FOOD ACCESS
DELTON KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
$14,171CLASSROOM PROJECTS
FRIENDS OF LAKE ODESSA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
$12,608MORRIS 2024 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION TO LAKE ODESSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
JORDAN LAKE TRAIL BOARD
$12,608CONSERVATION OF LAKE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
JOURNEY CHURCH
$12,000SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH FUNDRAISING EFFORT
TRUMBLE INSURANCE AGENCY
$10,550BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$10,269CLASSROOM PROJECTS, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
BARRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
$10,200BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, B. HEALTHY CHAMBER AND EDA MEMBERSHIP
BARRY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK
$10,000TRACKCHAIR FOR ACCESSIBLE PARK ACCESS
PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY
$8,750COMPUTER REPLACEMENT FOR LIBRARY
NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL
$8,455PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
COLDSPRING
$8,259COLUMBARIUM CONSTRUCTION
HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
$7,951ROBOTICS, LIFE SCIENCES, AND BUSINESS CLASS GRANTS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BARRY COUNTY
$7,755HOUSING
CITY OF HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
$7,500EMT TRAINING
DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT
$6,067SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR DK SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
$781,518GENERAL SUPPORT
BCEC INC
$153,084GENERAL SUPPORT
MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$100,613GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF HASTINGS PERFORMING ARTS
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GATEWAY MISSION
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PITSCH COMPANIES
$84,250PROVIDE GOODS/SERVICES TO COMMUNITY REVIVAL
LAKE ODESSA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$38,087GENERAL SUPPORT
DELTON AREA ROTARY CLUB
$36,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY
$35,197GENERAL SUPPORT
BARRY COUNTY JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
