John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation
Invitation OnlyHolland, Michigan · EIN 38-2492821 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.5M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$52.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland, MI | General Operations | $550,000 |
| Geneva Camp and Retreat Center | Holland, MI | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $250,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope | Holland, MI | General operations | $165,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hollandzeeland | Holland, MI | General Operations | $130,000 |
| Engedi Church | Holland, MI | General operations | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Holland, MI | General operations | $80,000 |
| Renew Therapeutic Riding Center | Holland, MI | General operations | $60,000 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | General operations | $50,000 |
| Holland Deacons Conference | Holland, MI | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Luke Society | Sioux Falls, SD | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Gateway Mission | Holland, MI | General operations | $45,000 |
| Winning at Home | Zeeland, MI | General Operations | $40,000 |
| City on a Hill Ministries | Zeeland, MI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Evergreen Commons | Holland, MI | General operations | $30,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Holland Christian Schools | Holland, MI | General Operations | $29,000 |
| Audio Scripture Ministries | Holland, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Critter Barn | Zeeland, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries | Holland, MI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Mobility Worldwide West Michigan | Holland, MI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Calvin Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Encompass Kids | Holland, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Western Seminary | Holland, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Homecor | Holland, MI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Living on the Edge | Suwanee, GA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Holland Symphony Orchestra | Holland, MI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Partners Worldwide | Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Holland Free Health Clinic | Holland, MI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Wings of Mercy | Zeeland, MI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity | Holland, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Mission Partners India | Zeeland, MI | General operations | $15,000 |
| Faith Hospice | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $12,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Holland, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Compassionate Heart Ministries | Zeeland, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Holland, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Holland Hospital Foundation | Holland, MI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Holland, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General operations | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Holland, MI | General Operations | $6,500 |
| Kids Hope USA | Zeeland, MI | General Operations | $6,500 |
| Moody Radio | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,500 |
| American Heart Association | Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Positive Options | Holland, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Clinica San Lucas Gracias | Holland, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hungry for Christ | Hamilton, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance | Holland, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mosaic Counseling | Holland, MI | General Operations | $4,000 |
| 70 X 7 Life Recovery | Holland, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Today in the World | Chicago, IL | General operations | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General operations | $2,100 |
| The Banner | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | General operations | $1,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,515,300 | 60 |
| 2024 | $2,098,750 | 62 |
| 2023 | $2,336,000 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2492821
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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