Jerry L and Marcia D Tubergen Foundation
Invitation OnlyAda, Michigan · EIN 38-3297265 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.4M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
37% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,500,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Spiritual formation center | $750,000 |
| Cure International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $500,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Teacher salaries | $500,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Connecting with community campaign | $200,000 |
| Grace Christian Academy of Leipers Fork | Franklin, TN | Campaign - building | $160,240 |
| The Jerry and Marcy Tubergen Fund (At Ncf) | Alpharetta, GA | General operations | $101,000 |
| Capstone Legacy Foundation | Wayne, PA | General operations | $75,000 |
| Colson Center for Christian Worldview | Colorado Springs, CO | Identity project | $75,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $50,000 |
| That Day | Oxnard, CA | General operations | $40,000 |
| Relational Concepts Inc | Spring Lake, MI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lee Strobel Ministries | Tulsa, OK | General operations | $25,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ada Bible Church | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Campaign - 100 homes for 100 families | $20,000 |
| Alpha USA | Naperville, IL | General operations | $15,000 |
| Ikus Life Enrichment Services | Grandville, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| King's Academy Nashville | Nashville, TN | General operations | $15,000 |
| Michigan for Vaccine Choice | Troy, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Moriah Ministries | Allendale, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $15,000 |
| Outlaw Ministeries | Spring Lake, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Health Defense | Franklin Lakes, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Church Planters Training International | Ada, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Every Mother's Advocate | Pompano Beach, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Bartholomew's Chruch | Nashville, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Truth for Life | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $10,000 |
| World Movers | Ashville, NC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Broadway Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Traditional Values | Lansing, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Traditional Values | Lansing, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Critter Barn | Zeeland, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Living With Hope | Highland, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund | Wyoming, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theater | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Word Investments Inc | Ada, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Ada, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center | Glen Arbor, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc | Rockford, MI | Vision campaign | $2,000 |
| First Tee of West Michigan the | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,965 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| National Day of Prayer | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $1,000 |
| Truth for Life | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $1,000 |
| Ada Christian School | Ada, MI | General operations | $500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Boulevard, IL | Program sponsorship | $500 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Elementary and preschool - raisecraze | $400 |
| Family Church | Holland, MI | General operations | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,364,405 | 53 |
| 2023 | $4,220,750 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104537
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3297265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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