Lowell, MI

JASON KINZLER FAMILY FIRST FOUNDATION

EIN 45-4486801

Health & Wellness Grief & Bereavement Support

Mission

Helping grieving families in West Michigan move forward after unexpected loss by providing short-term financial assistance and practical support.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About JASON KINZLER FAMILY FIRST FOUNDATION

The Jason Kinzler Family First Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 45-4486801) based in Lowell, Michigan; the EIN and tax-exempt status are confirmed by digitized IRS/Nonprofit filings. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454486801?utm_source=openai))

The organization provides short-term financial assistance to families after the sudden loss of a parent or primary caregiver and connects families to local grief-support partners; this program focus and ongoing fundraising/events are described on the foundation's official site. ([kinzlerfoundation.org](https://kinzlerfoundation.org/))

The foundation reports recent, active operations and measurable financial activity (including a reported $187,212 in revenue and $156,259 in expenses for the 2024 filing), and it continues public fundraising and community events, indicating ongoing donor-facing operations. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454486801?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Over $1M distributed to grieving families

Local media reporting and organizational summaries note the foundation has distributed more than $1,000,000 in support and has helped 300+ West Michigan families affected by sudden loss. ([fox17online.com](https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/going-the-extra-mile-how-a-runners-widow-is-helping-families-through-sudden-loss?utm_source=openai))

Sustained financial activity (2024)

Most recent public filings show meaningful revenue and program spending (reported revenue $187,212; expenses $156,259; net assets $134,316 for the 2024 filing), demonstrating operational capacity to deliver services. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454486801?utm_source=openai))

Documented program outcomes (annual report)

The foundation's 2021 annual report documents program-level outputs (in 2021 the foundation reported supporting 31 families and distributing $127,000 that year, with an average support of about $4,097 per family), showing a history of direct financial assistance. ([kinzlerfoundation.org](https://kinzlerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KinzlerReport2021.pdf))

At a glance

Total assets: $134K
Annual revenue: $187K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-4486801
Location: Lowell, MI
Website: kinzlerfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured by local media (FOX17) for community impact and storytelling about the foundation's work supporting grieving families.

Included and profiled in national nonprofit data repositories (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer / IRS digitized filings), confirming tax-exempt status and filing history.

Listed on donation platforms and charity directories (Mightycause / Charity Navigator directory entries), reflecting a public donor-facing presence.

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