Verduin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-2798628 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,500.
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
43% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMRC Porter HIlls Foundation | Holland, MI | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Au Sable Institute | Mancelona, MI | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Au Sable Institute | Mancelona, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregational Church Kitchen | Holland, MI | Chritable | $1,000 |
| Calvin Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | Rockville, MD | Charitable | $800 |
| Calvin Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| Henry Beets Mission SOC | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | Charitable | $500 |
| Arizona Desert Museum | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $300 |
| The Bible League | Crete, IL | Charitable | $300 |
| National Foundation Cancer Research | Rockville, MD | Charitable | $200 |
| National Parks Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $200 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Holland, MI | Charitable | $200 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Charitable | $200 |
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $100 |
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $100 |
| Hospice of Holland | Holland, MI | Charitable | $100 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($21,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $450,300 | 38 |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2798628
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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