Gentex Foundation
Historical FunderZeeland, Michigan · EIN 87-3434751 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,105,762 and $1,105,762.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SETH BUSHOUSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 N CENTENNIAL, ZEELAND MI 49464 |
| Phone | 6167721590 |
| SETH.BUSHOUSE@GENTEX.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA WWW.GENTEXFOUNDATION.ORG WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1 - SHORT PERSONAL ESSAY (500 WORDS OR LESS) ABOUT WHY THEY ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, OR MATHEMATICS AND A DESCRIPTION OF FUTURE GOALS AFTER COLLEGE GRADUATION 2 - HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT 3 - TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 25, 2026 |
| Restrictions | AMANDA CLARK SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1 - FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR LOCATED IN WEST MICHIGAN 2 - PURSUING A DEGREE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH AT A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 3 - HAVE A CUMULATIVE CPA OF 2.6 OR GREATER |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community - See Attached | Zeeland, MI | Community support - see attached | $1,105,762 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($517,140). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,622,902 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,009,303 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101145
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3434751
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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