The Meijer Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 36-5091795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.4M
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$195M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $133,333.
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
11% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $800,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $666,667 |
| Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation | Lansing, MI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $333,334 |
| Gerald R Ford Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $333,333 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $333,333 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Michigan Trail Fund | Lansing, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Michigan Chapter | Lansing, MI | General operating support | $250,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $240,000 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $215,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan | Southfield, MI | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $166,667 |
| American Writers Museum Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Kent County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $133,333 |
| Empowerment Plan | Detroit, MI | Project/Program support | $110,000 |
| The Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $110,000 |
| Amplify Gr | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| Ottawa County Parks Foundation Inc | West Olive, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| The Center for US Global Leadership | Washington, DC | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | Project/Program support | $93,500 |
| Conductive Learning Center of North America | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Catholic Central High School | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Family Outreach Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Humanities Council | Okemos, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation | Muskegon, MI | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Society | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| STEM Greenhouse Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Momentum Center | Grand Haven, MI | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Opera Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $40,000 |
| The Storehouse of Community Resources | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $40,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Western Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $35,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Holland Historical Trust | Holland, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Mid Michigan Honor Flight Inc | Mecosta, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| The Refugee Education Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Tri-Cities Family YMCA | Grand Haven, MI | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | Niles, MI | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Specialized Language Development Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Project/Program support | $20,000 |
| The Greenville Area Community Foundation | Greenville, MI | Project/Program support | $20,000 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $12,000 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $3,200,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $666,667 |
| Gerald R Ford Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $666,666 |
| Grand Action Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $666,666 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $666,666 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $600,000 |
| The Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $450,000 |
| American Writers Museum Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Kent County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $266,666 |
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Family Outreach Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $150,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | Project/Program support | $133,334 |
| Conductive Learning Center of North America | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Empowerment Plan | Detroit, MI | Project/Program support | $110,000 |
| Amplify Gr | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $100,000 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $75,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $66,667 |
| Ele's Place | Lansing, MI | Project/Program support | $60,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Michigan Crossroads Council | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Corner Health Center | Ypsilanti, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Diatribe Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Humanities Council | Okemos, MI | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Society | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hawk Migration Association of North America Inc | Hancock, NH | Project/Program support | $40,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Western Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $35,000 |
| Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Kent School Services Network | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation | Muskegon, MI | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| West Michigan Symphony the Block | Muskegon, MI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Central Michigan University | Mt Pleasant, MI | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,406,667 | 106 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102094
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-5091795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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