Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 85-4116661 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$46.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $600,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | New York, NY | Project/Program support | $200,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Michigan | Southfield, MI | Project/Program support | $130,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation (Doug Meijer Giving Fund) | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation (Kendall Meijer Giving Fund) | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $100,000 |
| I Understand | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Alano Club of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Bissell Pet Charities | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Kent County Youth Agricultural Association | Lowell, MI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $35,000 |
| Hope Network Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $35,000 |
| Caroline's Peach Foundation | Holland, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Allartworks Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Fort Wayne, IN | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hoof & Paw Horse Haven | Oxford, MI | General operating support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,987,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $1,555,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $492,750 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4116661
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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