The Huizenga Family Foundation
Historical FunderNiles, Michigan · EIN 20-5350762 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE HUIZENGA FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 159, NILES MI 49120 |
| Phone | 2696838200 |
| Form and materials | AS DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| Deadlines | AS DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| Restrictions | PRINCIPALLY SERVING THE NILES, MI GEOGRAPHIC AREA, WITH AT LEAST 80% OF CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS ALLOCATED TO NILES |
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.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Niles | Niles, MI | New building grant | $50,000 |
| Fernwood Botanical Garden | Niles, MI | General operations | $45,500 |
| Niles History Center | Niles, MI | Chapin mansion restoration | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | Niles, MI | Capital improvement | $10,000 |
| Curious Minds Discovery Zone Inc | Parsons, KS | General operations | $1,500 |
| Wvpe Public Radio | Elkhart, IN | General operations | $1,250 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Found | Dallas, TX | General operations | $1,250 |
| Pikes Peak Makerspace | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $1,250 |
| St Mary's Parish Christian Service | Niles, MI | General operations | $750 |
| St Mark Catholic Church | Niles, MI | General operations | $700 |
| Sw Michigan College Foundation | Dowagiac, MI | Educational scholarships | $700 |
| Wnit - Tv | South Bend, IN | General operations | $500 |
| Care Cupboard Hygiene Pantry | Parsons, KS | General operations | $500 |
| Salvation Army of Niles | Niles, MI | General operations | $500 |
| Niles History Center | Niles, MI | General operations | $500 |
| Niles Education Foundation | Niles, MI | General operations | $500 |
| Sw Michigan Symphony Orchestra | Benton Harbor, MI | General operations | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General operations | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General purpose | $500 |
| Celebrating Parsons Inc | Parsons, KS | General operations | $500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | General operations | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $144,400 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5350762
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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