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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 2025
$563,275
- Grants listed
- 199
- Assets, end of year
- $5,780,612
-
Tax year 2024
$490,630
- Grants listed
- 214
- Assets, end of year
- $5,804,795
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Tax year 2023
$398,383
- Grants listed
- 194
- Assets, end of year
- $6,075,885
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Tax year 2022
$379,653
- Grants listed
- 157
- Assets, end of year
- $6,334,281
-
Tax year 2021
$249,939
- Grants listed
- 143
- Assets, end of year
- $5,348,073
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Tax year 2020
$240,252
- Grants listed
- 132
- Assets, end of year
- $5,460,808
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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12th Street Baptist ChruchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$50,000 -
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI
Donation
$25,000 -
Centerpoint City ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$25,000 -
12th Street Baptist ChruchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$25,000 -
Kalamazoo Valley GleanersKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$20,000 -
Kalamazoo Gospel MinistriesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$20,000 -
Grace CRCKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$20,000 -
Reformed Heritage SchoolsKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Reformed Heritage SchoolsKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Kalamazoo Valley GleanersKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Grace CRCKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Covenant United Reformed ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Covenant United Reformed ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
City Church KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Centerpoint City ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
American Huey 369Peru, IN
Donation
$10,000 -
American Huey 369Peru, IN
Donation
$10,000 -
Alternatives of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Alternatives of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
12th Street Baptist ChruchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$10,000 -
Liam GlobalKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$7,500 -
Greenville SeminaryTaylors, SC
Donation
$7,500 -
Country Christian Ef ChurchScotts, MI
Donation
$7,500 -
Red Arrow MinistriesPaw Paw, MI
Donation
$5,000 -
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI
Donation
$5,000 -
Grace Christian SchoolWatervilet, MI
Donation
$5,000 -
Kalamazoo Christian SchoolKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$5,000 -
AlongsideRichland, MI
Donation
$5,000 -
Youth for ChristKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$4,000 -
Catholic Foundation of MichiganBloomfld HLS, MI
Donation
$4,000 -
Tree of Life SchoolKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$3,000 -
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN
Donation
$2,500 -
Tiller's InternationalScotts, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Shepherd's Heart IncKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Shepherd's Heart IncKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Safe Families for ChildrenChicago, IL
Donation
$2,500 -
River of Life Christian SchoolBenton Harbor, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Liam GlobalKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Liam GlobalKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Liam GlobalKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Liam GlobalKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
Liam GlobalKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,500 -
CrossexaminedorgCharlotte, NC
Donation
$2,500 -
American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DC
Donation
$2,500 -
Twelve BasketsPortage, MI
Donation
$2,000 -
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN
Donation
$2,000 -
Tree of Life SchoolKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$2,000 -
River of Life Christian SchoolBenton Harbor, MI
Donation
$2,000 -
Old Rhinebeck AerodromeRhinebeck, NY
Donation
$2,000 -
Hope's Cry International - Allen Family AfricaHammond, CA
Donation
$2,000 -
Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO
Donation
$2,000 -
Cornerstone University WCSG91Grand Rapids, MI
Donation
$2,000 -
Cornerstone University WCSG91Grand Rapids, MI
Donation
$2,000 -
Come and SeeColorado Springs, CO
Donation
$2,000 -
Safe Families for ChildrenChicago, IL
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Park Village PinesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
Focus on the FamilyKansas City, MO
Donation
$1,500 -
Country Christian Ef ChurchScotts, MI
Donation
$1,500 -
American Family AssociationTupelo, MS
Donation
$1,500 -
Reformed Heritage SchoolsKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Young America's FoundationReston, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Young America's FoundationReston, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL
Donation
$1,000 -
Univeristy of Michigancharles Woodson ClinalAnn Arbor, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN
Donation
$1,000 -
The Voice of MartyrsBartlesville, OK
Donation
$1,000 -
The River ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
The River ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
Students for Life of AmericaFredericksbrg, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Students for Life AmericaFredericksburg, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Scott's Olde Tyme Power & Equipment AscScotts, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Schoolcraft Athletic BoostersSchoolcraft, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Schoolcraft Athletic BoostersSchoolcraft, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Schoolcraft Athletic BoostersSchoolcraft, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Safe Families for ChildrenChicago, IL
Donation
$1,000 -
Kalamazoo Gospel MinistriesKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Youth for ChristKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Park Foundation of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
NavigatorsBoone, IA
Donation
$1,000 -
My Faith VotesMerrifield, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Media Research CenterHerndon, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Media Research CenterHerndon, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Luke's SocietySioux Falls, SD
Donation
$1,000 -
Liberty Christian Classical SchoolBaroda, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Liberty Christian Classical SchoolBaroda, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Lesea Global Feed the HungrySouth Bend, IN
Donation
$1,000 -
Lesea Global Feed the HungrySouth Bend, IN
Donation
$1,000 -
Lesea Global Feed the HungrySouth Bend, IN
Donation
$1,000 -
Leadership InstituteArlington, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Kalamazoo Scottish FestivalOshtemo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Kalamazoo Scottish FestivalOshtemo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Connections Community ChurchSchoolcraft, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Judicial WatchWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
Hospital Hospitality HouseKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Heritage Christian AcademyKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Heritage Christian AcademyKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Far East Broadcasting CoAlbert Lea, MN
Donation
$1,000 -
Family Research CouncilWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
Family Research CouncilWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
Family Radio NetworkNashville, TN
Donation
$1,000 -
Country Christian Ef ChurchScotts, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Judicial WatchWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO
Donation
$1,000 -
Come and SeeColorado Springs, CO
Donation
$1,000 -
Cary Christian Center IncCary, MS
Donation
$1,000 -
Capital Research CenterArlington, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Capital Research CenterArlington, VA
Donation
$1,000 -
Bible League InternationalCrete, IL
Donation
$1,000 -
Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
Aviation Heritage ParkBowling Green, KY
Donation
$1,000 -
Answers in GenesisHebron, KY
Donation
$1,000 -
American Decency AssociationFremont, MI
Donation
$1,000 -
American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DC
Donation
$1,000 -
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ
Donation
$1,000 -
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ
Donation
$1,000 -
Word PartnersPalos Heights, IL
Donation
$750 -
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL
Donation
$500 -
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL
Donation
$500 -
Word PartnersPalos Heights, IL
Donation
$500 -
Word PartnersPalos Heights, IL
Donation
$500 -
Unknown NationsComstock Park, MI
Donation
$500 -
Unknown NationsComstock Park, MI
Donation
$500 -
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
Donation
$500 -
The Epoch TimesNew York, NY
Donation
$500 -
The Epoch TimesNew York, NY
Donation
$500 -
ShalomKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$500 -
River of Life Christian SchoolBenton Harbor, MI
Donation
$500 -
Recycle God's LoveNorthglenn, CO
Donation
$500 -
Pray in Jesus NameWashington, DC
Donation
$500 -
Pray in Jesus NameWashington, DC
Donation
$500 -
NavigatorsColorado Springs, CO
Donation
$500 -
NavigatorsBoone, IA
Donation
$500 -
Michigan College AllianceDetroit, MI
Donation
$500 -
Media Research CenterHerndon, VA
Donation
$500 -
Luke's SocietySioux Falls, SD
Donation
$500 -
Luke's SocietySioux Falls, SD
Donation
$500 -
Institute for Creation ResearchDallas, TX
Donation
$500 -
Institute for Creation ResearchDallas, TX
Donation
$500 -
Harvest MinistriesRiverside, CA
Donation
$500 -
Harvest MinistriesRiverside, CA
Donation
$500 -
Harvest MinistriesRiverside, CA
Donation
$500 -
Harvest MinistriesRiverside, CA
Donation
$500 -
George Washington's Mt VernonMount Vernon, VA
Donation
$500 -
George Washington's Mt VernonMount Vernon, VA
Donation
$500 -
George Washington's Mt VernonMerrifield, VA
Donation
$500 -
George Washington's Mt VernonMerrifield, VA
Donation
$500 -
Focus on the FamilyKansas City, MO
Donation
$500 -
Far East Broadcasting CoAlbert Lea, MN
Donation
$500 -
Far East Broadcasting CoAlbert Lea, MN
Donation
$500 -
Family Radio NetworkNashville, TN
Donation
$500 -
Family Radio NetworkNashville, TN
Donation
$500 -
Family Radio NetworkNashville, TN
Donation
$500 -
Epoch Time AssociationWashington, DC
Donation
$500 -
Eaa Aviation FoundationOshkosh, WI
Donation
$500 -
Crossroads MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
Donation
$500 -
Crossroads MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
Donation
$500 -
Comet Boosters ClubKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$500 -
Comet Boosters ClubKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$500 -
Christian Camping MinistriesWayland, MI
Donation
$500 -
Bible League InternationalCrete, IL
Donation
$500 -
Bible League InternationalCrete, IL
Donation
$500 -
Bay Lakes Baptist AssociationColeman, WI
Donation
$500 -
Aviation Heritage ParkBowling Green, KY
Donation
$500 -
Answers in GenesisHebron, KY
Donation
$500 -
Answers in GenesisHebron, KY
Donation
$500 -
And Then There Were NoneElkton, MD
Donation
$500 -
And Then There Were NoneElkton, MD
Donation
$500 -
And Then There Were NoneElkton, MD
Donation
$500 -
And Then There Were NoneTopeka, KS
Donation
$500 -
American Family AssociationTupelo, MS
Donation
$500 -
American Decency AssociationFremont, MI
Donation
$500 -
American Decency AssociationFremont, MI
Donation
$500 -
American Battlefield TrustWashington, DC
Donation
$500 -
Gull Lake Little LeagueRichland, MI
Donation
$450 -
Word PartnersPalos Heights, IL
Donation
$250 -
Forever Strong FoundationKalamazoo, MI
Donation
$250 -
Biblical Archeology SocietyWashington, DC
Donation
$250 -
Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY
Donation
$200 -
Friends of the SmithsonianWashington, DC
Donation
$125
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Public affairs12 grants $48,50029% of the total
- Food and agriculture3 grants $32,00019% of the total
- Arts and culture9 grants $25,00015% of the total
- Education11 grants $21,50013% of the total
- Religion11 grants $16,0009% of the total
- International aid5 grants $6,5004% of the total
- 6 other causes19 grants $19,20011% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Michigan95 grants $448,200
- Indiana5 grants $23,000
- Virginia18 grants $17,000
- District of Columbia14 grants $9,875
- Illinois10 grants $9,000
- Arizona5 grants $7,500
- South Carolina1 grant $7,500
- Colorado6 grants $7,000
- California6 grants $5,000
- Kentucky5 grants $3,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Mina BalkemaSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
- Daniel BalkemaPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Ralph T BalkemaVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Michael BalkemaTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Michigan
- Private foundations in Kalamazoo
- Foundations that fund public affairs in Michigan
- Foundations that fund food and agriculture in Michigan
- Foundations that fund arts and culture in Michigan
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- The Rodney Fund 21 grants Preselected only $1,610,000 giving