Jandernoa Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3083625 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$535K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Network Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $150,000 |
| K Connect | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Gerald Dawkins (Center for Sound) | Kentwood, MI | General support | $33,333 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $33,333 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Non-Profit technical assistance fund | $25,000 |
| Grand Rapids University Prep | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| West Mi Hispanic Chamber of Commerc | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Evan's Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General support | $12,500 |
| Caroline's Peach Foundation | Holland, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | June luncheon/o antiphons | $10,000 |
| Endless Opportunities | Grand Rapids, MI | Mentoring program | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Life Process Center | Lowell, MI | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| The Right Place Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Paddle raise donation at hope on the | $7,500 |
| Art Prize | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Sh | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Red Glasses Movement | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St Robert of Newminster Parish | Ada, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foun | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $4,000 |
| Embracing Imperfections | Rockford, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Arbor Circle Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Calvin Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| The Be Cafe | Ada, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| West Mi Hispanic Chamber of Commerc | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Cascade Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Faith Hospice | Byron Center, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Rapids, MI | Membership | $1,500 |
| Da Blodgett - St John's | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Michigan Women Forward | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Tri-Cities Family YMCA | Grand Haven, MI | General support | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Hope is essential campaign | $240,000 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $200,000 |
| Housing Next | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $100,000 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | Wyoming, MI | General support | $100,000 |
| Act | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $80,000 |
| The Education Trust | Washingon, DC | General support | $66,667 |
| Kent Schools Services Network | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $60,000 |
| Wmcat | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $60,000 |
| Ready for School | Holland, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Opportunity Thrive Inc | Rockford, MI | A vision for building capacity | $25,000 |
| West Catholic High School | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | General support | $24,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $534,666 | 55 |
| 2024 | $838,167 | 38 |
| 2023 | $914,400 | 47 |
| 2021 | $255,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602619349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3083625
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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