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The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation

Historical Funder

Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 20-2110420 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$8.4M
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$50,500
Total assets$111.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $90,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactJASON GUST
Address3133 ORCHARD VISTA DRIVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49546
Phone6165742741
Form and materialsLETTER OF REFERENCE
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsNONE

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Community Development17
  • Health16
  • Education9
  • Human Services7
  • Arts & Culture3
  • Children & Youth3

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Michigan.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Pine Rest Christian HospitalGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$2,000,000
Grand Action FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$1,000,000
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$1,000,000
John Ball Zoological SocietyGrand Rapids, MIArts & culture$755,000
Western Theological SeminaryHolland, MIChristian education$627,839
Opera Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIArts & culture$408,000
Grand Rapids Nehemiah ProjectGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$350,000
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$333,333
Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$300,000
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to ShoreGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$140,000
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$125,000
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIChristian education$100,000
Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed ChurchGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$90,000
American National Red CrossGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$85,000
Salvation ArmyGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$85,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$70,000
Grand Rapids African American Health InstituteGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$70,000
Potters HouseGrand Rapids, MIEducation$65,100
Van Andel Research InstituteGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$61,430
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$60,000
Wedgwood Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$60,000
Make a Wish Foundation of MichiganGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$55,000
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$55,000
3-11 Youth HousingGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$54,000
Grand Rapids Public Museum FoundationGrand Rapids, MIArts & culture$50,500
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$50,000
West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$50,000
The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and LibertyGrand Rapids, MIChristian education$43,500
Gilda's Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$35,000
Holland Harbor Lighthouse Historical CommissionMacatawa, MICommunity development$35,000
Inner City Christian FederationGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$25,000
Streams of HopeGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$25,000
Women's Resource CenterGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$25,000
School Emergency Response CoalitionCedar Springs, MICommunity development$20,000
Baxter Community CenterGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$15,000
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education FoundationGrand Rapids, MIEducation$15,000
Kent County Parks FoundationGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$10,000
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$10,000
Senior Neighbors IncGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$10,000
Grand Rapids Chamber FoundationGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$5,000
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$5,000
The Michigan Women's FoundationGrand Rapids, MIEducation$5,000
Volunteers in ServiceGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$5,000
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$5,000
Davenport University FoundationGrand Rapids, MIEducation$4,000
Grand Rapids Griffins Youth FoundationGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$2,500
Home Repair Services of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MIHealth & human services$2,500
Caroline's Peach FoundationHolland, MIHealth & well-being$1,000
Red Glasses MovementGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$1,000

Grants approved for future payment

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Pine Rest Christian HospitalGrand Rapids, MIChristian institutions$6,000,000
Grand Action FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$2,000,000
John Ball Zoological SocietyGrand Rapids, MIArts & culture$1,250,000
Western Theological SeminaryHolland, MIChristian education$500,000
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$333,333
Childrens Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$125,000
Make a Wish Foundation of MichiganGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$105,000
Grand Rapids Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIChristian education$100,000
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MICommunity development$60,000
Streams of HopeGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$25,000
Women's Resource CenterGrand Rapids, MIHealth & well-being$25,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$8,404,70260
2023$5,930,238100

Sources

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