The John Dykema & Michele Maly- Dykema Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySpring Lake, Michigan · EIN 26-1369140 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$269K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,880 and $5,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Parkinson's disease research | $10,500 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Spartan Fund | East Lansing, MI | General support | $9,000 |
| Marco Island Cc Charitable Fdn | Marco Island, FL | General support | $5,100 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Central High School | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for Homelessness | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Public Safety Fdn | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding America W Mi Food Bank | Comstock Park, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival | Grand Haven, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | R.b.annis water resources institute | $5,000 |
| Guilding Light Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Help Pregnancy Aid | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Killgoar Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fd | Alexandria, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Northfield, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Lifeline Global Ministries | Witicha, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Marco Island Nature Preserve | Marco Island, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Marco Island Police Foundation | Marco Island, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Momentum Center | Grand Haven, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Marco Island, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| San Marco Catholic Church | Marco Island, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Santa Claus Girls | Walker, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Spring Lake, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St Matthew's House | Naples, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Standing Stone Ministry | San Clemente, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Thornapple Valley Baseball League | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Trails | Comstock Park, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York City, NY | General support | $4,880 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Gr | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $4,720 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenfiew, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Vivent Health | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $2,100 |
| Council of Michigan Foundation | Detroit, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Gr Choir of Men and Boys | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Guardians of Fl Animal Rescue | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research (Jdrf) | New York City, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Lions of Michigan | Lansing, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Bear Necessities | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Secondary Catholic | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Michigan Lupus Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Men's tennis team | $1,000 |
| Newman Catholic Campus Ministry | Duluth, MN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,800 | 55 |
| 2024 | $251,200 | 55 |
| 2023 | $263,719 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631809349101108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1369140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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