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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$5,502,833
- Grants listed
- 63
- Assets, end of year
- $102,271,034
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Tax year 2023
$7,833,503
- Grants listed
- 85
- Assets, end of year
- $99,226,020
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Tax year 2022
$6,985,800
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $97,836,676
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Tax year 2021
$8,333,033
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $111,040,892
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Tax year 2020
$7,251,033
- Grants listed
- 64
- Assets, end of year
- $109,736,382
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Tax year 2019
$7,230,433
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $109,477,622
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Tax year 2018
$2,822,500
- Grants listed
- 70
- Assets, end of year
- $97,794,057
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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The George W Bush FoundationDallas, TX
Public policy
$1,000,000 -
University of Michigan Health-West FoundationWyoming, MI
Health & human services
$1,000,000 -
Trillium InstituteGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$500,000 -
Ada TownshipAda, MI
Community development
$375,000 -
Childrens Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$348,333 -
The Gerald R Ford FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture
$260,000 -
Bella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationMinneapolis, MN
Arts & culture
$250,000 -
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$250,000 -
Brodys Be Caf LLCAda, MI
Community development
$150,000 -
Hospice of Michigan IncAda, MI
Health & human services
$112,500 -
Corwell Health West Michigan FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$110,000 -
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding IncRockford, MI
Community development
$110,000 -
City of RockfordRockford, MI
Community development
$100,000 -
Harbor Springs Festival of the BookHarbor SPGS, MI
Arts & culture
$100,000 -
Holland HomeGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$80,000 -
Elite Greyhound Adoptions IncParis, KY
Community development
$50,000 -
Grand Rapids Public MuseumGrand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture
$50,000 -
McLaren Northern Michigan FoundationPetoskey, MI
Health & human services
$50,000 -
Saint Thomas Educational FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$50,000 -
Bethel Community EducationRockford, MI
Education
$47,000 -
Traffic Squad Fund IncGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$45,000 -
Potters HouseGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$35,000 -
University of Michigan Health-West FoundationWyoming, MI
Health & human services
$35,000 -
Worldmaker International IncCedar Rapids, IA
Health & human services
$30,500 -
Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$30,000 -
Family Promise of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$25,000 -
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$25,000 -
Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$25,000 -
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$25,000 -
Van Andel Research InstituteGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$23,000 -
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkGrand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture
$20,000 -
Friends of Grand Rapids ParksGrand Rapids, MI
Community development
$20,000 -
School Emergency Response CoalitionCedar Springs, MI
Community development
$20,000 -
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$15,000 -
Arbor Hospice IncAnn Arbor, MI
Health & human services
$12,500 -
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC
Public policy
$10,000 -
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$10,000 -
Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$10,000 -
HUNT2HEALGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$10,000 -
Senior Neighbors IncGrand Rapids, MI
Community development
$10,000 -
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
Public policy
$10,000 -
The Young Americans IncCorona, CA
Arts & culture
$10,000 -
Crooked Tree Arts Council IncPetoskey, MI
Arts & culture
$5,000 -
Guiding Light MissionGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$5,000 -
Meals on Wheels Western Michigan IncGrandville, MI
Christian institutions
$5,000 -
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$5,000 -
Northpointe Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$5,000 -
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$5,000 -
Da Blodgett - St JohnsGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$3,500 -
Folds of Honor Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Community development
$3,000 -
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture
$2,500 -
Harbor Springs Chamber FoundationHarbor SPGS, MI
Community development
$2,500 -
John Ball Zoological SocietyGrand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture
$2,500 -
Special Olympics Michigan IncGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$2,000 -
Ada Historical SocietyAda, MI
Community development
$1,000 -
Asher Legacy GroupGrand Rapids, MI
Community development
$1,000 -
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$1,000 -
Harbor Springs LibraryHarbor SPGS, MI
Education
$1,000 -
Home Repair Services of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$1,000 -
Polo Training FoundationLxhtchee GRVS, FL
Arts & culture
$1,000 -
Susan Mast ALS Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$1,000 -
National Fire Safety Council IncMichigan Ctr, MI
Community development
$500 -
Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilPetoskey, MI
Community development
$500
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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The George W Bush Presidential Library FoundationDallas, TX
Public policy
$1,000,000 -
University of Michigan Health-West FoundationWyoming, MI
Health & human services
$1,000,000 -
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$750,000 -
Ada TownshipAda, MI
Community development
$650,000 -
Trillium InstituteGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$500,000 -
Brody's Be Caf LLCAda, MI
Community development
$350,000 -
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$333,333 -
Hospice of Michigan IncAda, MI
Health & human services
$225,000 -
City of RockfordRockford, MI
Community development
$200,000 -
Corewell Health West Michigan FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$110,000 -
Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
Education
$75,000 -
Saint Thomas Educational FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$50,000 -
Arbor Hospice IncAnn Arbor, MI
Health & human services
$25,000 -
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI
Health & human services
$25,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Health5 grants $1,443,33337% of the total
- Education9 grants $1,396,00036% of the total
- Human services7 grants $651,00017% of the total
- Arts and culture4 grants $157,5004% of the total
- Animals1 grant $50,0001% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $45,0001% of the total
- 8 other causes14 grants $147,0004% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Michigan55 grants $4,141,333
- Texas1 grant $1,000,000
- Minnesota1 grant $250,000
- Kentucky1 grant $50,000
- Iowa1 grant $30,500
- District of Columbia2 grants $20,000
- California1 grant $10,000
- Florida1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Stephen A Van AndelTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
- Amy C Van AndelEXEC DIRECTO Hours 0Pay $217,654
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