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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-5091795

The Meijer Foundation

A private foundation in Grand Rapids, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 67 grants and $7.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,406,667

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $194,957,436

  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

67 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $800,000
  2. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $666,667
  3. Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports FoundationLansing, MI

    Capital campaign

    $500,000
  4. Grand Action FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $333,334
  5. Gerald R Ford FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $333,333
  6. Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $333,333
  7. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Scholarships

    $300,000
  8. Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth CommonwealthGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $250,000
  9. Michigan Trail FundLansing, MI

    Capital campaign

    $250,000
  10. Nature Conservancy - Michigan ChapterLansing, MI

    General operating support

    $250,000
  11. National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    General operating support

    $240,000
  12. Van Andel Research InstituteGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $215,000
  13. Make-A-Wish Foundation of MichiganSouthfield, MI

    General operating support

    $200,000
  14. Family Promise of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $166,667
  15. American Writers Museum FoundationChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  16. The Ferris FoundationBig Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $150,000
  17. Kent County Habitat for HumanityGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $133,333
  18. Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    Project/program support

    $110,000
  19. The Ferris FoundationBig Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $110,000
  20. Amplify GRGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  21. Childrens Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  22. Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  23. Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $100,000
  24. Ottawa County Parks Foundation IncWest Olive, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  25. The Center for US Global LeadershipWashington, DC

    Project/program support

    $100,000
  26. United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  27. The Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    Project/program support

    $93,500
  28. Conductive Learning Center of North AmericaGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $60,000
  29. Catholic Central High SchoolGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $50,000
  30. Family Outreach CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  31. Family Promise of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  32. Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  33. Michigan Humanities CouncilMarshall, MI

    Project/program support

    $50,000
  34. Muskegon Museum of Art FoundationMuskegon, MI

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  35. St Cecilia Music SocietyGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  36. STEM Greenhouse IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $50,000
  37. Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $40,000
  38. Momentum CenterGrand Haven, MI

    Capital campaign

    $40,000
  39. Opera Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $40,000
  40. The Storehouse of Community ResourcesGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $40,000
  41. World Affairs Council of Western MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $35,000
  42. Safe Haven Ministries IncGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $30,000
  43. Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $25,000
  44. Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  45. Catholic Charities West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  46. Childrens Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $25,000
  47. Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  48. Holland Historical TrustHolland, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  49. Mid Michigan Honor Flight IncFrederic, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  50. Regents of the University of MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  51. The Refugee Education CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  52. Tri-Cities Family YMCAGrand Haven, MI

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  53. Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  54. YMCA of Greater MichianaNiles, MI

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  55. Specialized Language Development CenterPortage, MI

    Project/program support

    $20,000
  56. The Greenville Area Community FoundationGreenville, MI

    Project/program support

    $20,000
  57. West Michigan Aviation Academy FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $16,000
  58. Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $15,000
  59. Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $12,000
  60. Alpha Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  61. The Netherland-America FoundationNew York, NY

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  62. Willard G Pierce and Jessie M Pierce FoundationHastings, MI

    Project/program support

    $10,000
  63. Grand Valley University FoundationAllendale, MI

    Project/program support

    $5,000
  64. HAND2HANDJenison, MI

    Project/program support

    $5,000
  65. The ALS AssociationSt Paul, MN

    Project/program support

    $5,000
  66. Van Andel Research InstituteGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $5,000
  67. Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and LibertyGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $3,500

Approved for future payment

39 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $3,200,000
  2. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $666,667
  3. Gerald R Ford FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $666,666
  4. Grand Action FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $666,666
  5. Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $666,666
  6. Van Andel Research InstituteGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $600,000
  7. The Ferris FoundationBig Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $450,000
  8. American Writers Museum FoundationChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $300,000
  9. Childrens Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $300,000
  10. Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI

    Capital campaign

    $300,000
  11. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Scholarships

    $300,000
  12. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    Scholarships

    $300,000
  13. Kent County Habitat for HumanityGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $266,666
  14. Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $200,000
  15. Family Outreach CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $150,000
  16. National Kidney Foundation IncAnn Arbor, MI

    Project/program support

    $133,334
  17. Conductive Learning Center of North AmericaGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $120,000
  18. Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    Project/program support

    $110,000
  19. Amplify GRGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  20. Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $100,000
  21. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre IncGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $100,000
  22. Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $100,000
  23. United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MI

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  24. Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $75,000
  25. Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $75,000
  26. Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $66,667
  27. Ele's PlaceLansing, MI

    Project/program support

    $60,000
  28. Boy Scouts of America - Michigan Crossroads CouncilGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $50,000
  29. Corner Health CenterYpsilanti, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  30. Diatribe IncGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  31. Michigan Humanities CouncilMarshall, MI

    Project/program support

    $50,000
  32. St Cecilia Music SocietyGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  33. Hawk Migration Association of North America IncHancock, NH

    Project/program support

    $40,000
  34. World Affairs Council of Western MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $35,000
  35. Association for the Blind and Visually ImpairedGrand Rapids, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  36. Kent School Services NetworkGrand Rapids, MI

    General operating support

    $25,000
  37. Muskegon Museum of Art FoundationMuskegon, MI

    Project/program support

    $25,000
  38. West Michigan Symphony the BlockMuskegon, MI

    General operating support

    $10,000
  39. Central Michigan UniversityMt Pleasant, MI

    Project/program support

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health6 grants $1,036,66723% of the total
  2. Education8 grants $806,33318% of the total
  3. Mental health1 grant $800,00018% of the total
  4. Arts and culture7 grants $445,00010% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter5 grants $311,6677% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $263,5006% of the total
  7. 10 other causes15 grants $823,50018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan59 grants $6,483,167
  2. Ohio1 grant $300,000
  3. Illinois2 grants $243,500
  4. Pennsylvania1 grant $240,000
  5. District of Columbia1 grant $100,000
  6. California1 grant $25,000
  7. New York1 grant $10,000
  8. Minnesota1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Hendrik G MeijerDIRECTOR Hours 0.64Pay $0
  • Douglas F MeijerDIRECTOR Hours 0.41Pay $0
  • Mark D MeijerDIRECTOR Hours 1.03Pay $0
  • David HookerPRESIDENT Hours 2.31Pay $27,820
  • Beth SynderEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 36Pay $170,795
  • Hilary RoelofsTREASURER Hours 2.33Pay $15,852

The return

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