Our secret ingredient? You.

The Mitten Foundation has made an incredible impact over the last ten years — but the secret sauce is neighbors like you. Be the spark that helps our West Side community grow, create, and thrive.

CHANGE LIVES TODAY

Big Hearts. Bold Impact.

At Mitten Foundation, we are committed to impacting the lives of our westside neighbors through pizza, beer, and community engagement.

Our year-round fundraising, special events and regular partnership nights at Mitten Brewing supports kids in our neighborhood schools, amplifies the voices of our neighbors, and walks alongside them in a constant push for equity in our communities.

Since 2012, The Mitten Brewing Company and Mitten Foundation have raised more than $300,000 for local organizations to benefit residents on the Westside of Grand Rapids.

Rooted in the West Side since 2012 — here's the story behind the numbers.

  • A DECADE OF GIVING

    Since opening its doors, The Mitten Brewing Company and Mitten Foundation have raised more than $300,000 for local organizations — all benefiting residents on the West Side of Grand Rapids.

  • BORN FROM A BREWERY

    Founded in 2012 alongside The Mitten Brewing Co., the foundation has always been rooted in the West Side — turning pints and pizza into real, measurable change for those who need it the most in our community.

  • A PUSH FOR EQUALITY

    The West Side has a median household income significantly below city average. The Mitten Foundation works year-round to amplify voices and support community with the goal of true equity.

  • COMMUNITY EMPHASIS

    From mobile food pantries to ADA accessible playgrounds, Mitten Foundation invests in the people and places that make the West Side home.

$66,000+ RAISED FOR THE WEST SIDE IN 2025

  • 180,000

    free meals provided to food insecure families of Grand Rapids’ West Side

  • $2,875

    in books provided to children through community partnerships

  • $14,000

    in surprise holiday groceries across the West Side in 2025

  • $2,647

    for teen mothers covering everything from housing stability to college funds

  • 400

    volunteer hours logged by our board members in direct service to the West Side community

  • $3,539

    in funds raised to help children with disabilities walk, talk, learn, and play

  • $3,949

    In no-cost mental health benefits for employees

  • $5,109

    In donations to other local disability nonprofits

A FEW OF OUR PARTNERS