Sterk Family Maranatha Foundation
Invitation OnlyByron Center, Michigan · EIN 85-0810717 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$92K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$500
Total assets$410K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $3,850.
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
60% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission India | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $19,000 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | Byron Center, MI | General fund | $15,000 |
| South Christian High School | Byron Center, MI | General fund | $10,500 |
| Bible League International | Crete, IL | General fund | $8,000 |
| Cornerstone Church | Caledonia, MI | General fund | $7,300 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $5,305 |
| Moline Christian School | Moline, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Umcor | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Today in the Word | Chicago, IL | General fund | $3,850 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General fund | $1,800 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $1,300 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $1,200 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | Woodland Park, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Streams | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $600 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General fund | $560 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | General fund | $500 |
| Bethany Outreach Ministries | Alamo, TX | General fund | $500 |
| Refuge Chapel Ministries | Coopersville, MI | General fund | $500 |
| Guiding Light Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $450 |
| St Labre Indian School | Topeka, KS | General fund | $300 |
| Reframe Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $300 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General fund | $250 |
| Convenant House | Topeka, KS | General fund | $200 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General fund | $200 |
| Living Hope Community Church | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $100 |
| Boys Town | Nebraska, NE | General fund | $100 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | General fund | $100 |
| Wycliffe | Orlando, FL | General fund | $100 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | General fund | $100 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | General fund | $100 |
| My Faith Votes | Fort Worth, TX | General fund | $100 |
| Prc | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,615 | 35 |
| 2023 | $50,717 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100631
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0810717
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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