Fetzer Institute

The Fetzer Institute is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, founded in 1962 by John E. Fetzer. Its mission is to help build a loving world by integrating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of human experience. The Institute focuses on spiritual transformation as a means to drive social change, emphasizing the sacredness of reality and the importance of Spirit.

Fetzer supports its mission through grantmaking, research, and collaboration with thought leaders and organizations. Key program areas include Democracy, Education, Faith & Spirituality, and Organizational Culture. The Institute operates two retreat centers: The Seasons, which hosts partner convenings, and the GilChrist Retreat Center, offering public contemplative and spiritual programs. It serves as a hub for a community of funders and organizations dedicated to applying spiritual solutions to social issues, aiming to empower a movement that centers the Sacred in philanthropy and social innovation.