The Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation
Invitation OnlyAda, Michigan · EIN 20-2110604 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$102.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Public policy | $1,000,000 |
| University of Michigan Health-West Foundation | Wyoming, MI | Health & human services | $1,000,000 |
| Trillium Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Community development | $375,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $348,333 |
| The Gerald R Ford Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts & culture | $260,000 |
| Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association | Minneapolis, MN | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $250,000 |
| Brodys Be Caf LLC | Ada, MI | Community development | $150,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc | Ada, MI | Health & human services | $112,500 |
| Corwell Health West Michigan Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $110,000 |
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc | Rockford, MI | Community development | $110,000 |
| City of Rockford | Rockford, MI | Community development | $100,000 |
| Harbor Springs Festival of the Book | Harbor Springs, MI | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Holland Home | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $80,000 |
| Elite Greyhound Adoptions Inc | Paris, KY | Community development | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Saint Thomas Educational Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $50,000 |
| Bethel Community Education | Rockford, MI | Education | $47,000 |
| Traffic Squad Fund Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $45,000 |
| Potters House | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $35,000 |
| University of Michigan Health-West Foundation | Wyoming, MI | Health & human services | $35,000 |
| Worldmaker International Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Health & human services | $30,500 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $30,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $23,000 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts & culture | $20,000 |
| Friends of Grand Rapids Parks | Grand Rapids, MI | Community development | $20,000 |
| School Emergency Response Coalition | Cedar Springs, MI | Community development | $20,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $15,000 |
| Arbor Hospice Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | Health & human services | $12,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | Public policy | $10,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $10,000 |
| Hunt2heal | Grandville, MI | Health & human services | $10,000 |
| Senior Neighbors Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Community development | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Public policy | $10,000 |
| The Young Americans Inc | Corona, CA | Arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Crooked Tree Arts Council Inc | Petoskey, MI | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Inc | Grandville, MI | Christian institutions | $5,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $5,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $5,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $3,500 |
| Folds of Honor Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Community development | $3,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts & culture | $2,500 |
| Harbor Springs Chamber Foundation | Harbor Springs, MI | Community development | $2,500 |
| John Ball Zoological Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Arts & culture | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Michigan Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $2,000 |
| Ada Historical Society | Ada, MI | Community development | $1,000 |
| Asher Legacy Group | Grand Rapids, MI | Community development | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Harbor Springs Library | Harbor Springs, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Polo Training Foundation | Loxahatchee, FL | Arts & culture | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George W Bush Presidential Library Foundation | Dallas, TX | Public policy | $1,000,000 |
| University of Michigan Health-West Foundation | Wyoming, MI | Health & human services | $1,000,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $750,000 |
| Ada Township | Ada, MI | Community development | $650,000 |
| Trillium Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Brody's Be Caf LLC | Ada, MI | Community development | $350,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $333,333 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc | Ada, MI | Health & human services | $225,000 |
| City of Rockford | Rockford, MI | Community development | $200,000 |
| Corewell Health West Michigan Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $110,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $75,000 |
| Saint Thomas Educational Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Arbor Hospice Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | Health & human services | $25,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,502,833 | 77 |
| 2023 | $7,833,503 | 94 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542809349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2110604
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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