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Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation

Preselected recipients only Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 841622296

Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,533 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $22,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $29,940 the year before.

42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$35,32611$51,592
2024$29,94011$41,456
2025$41,53312$48,114

How to apply

Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$22,000
Michigan9$14,024
California1$4,509
North Carolina1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Teach Every Nation
Atlanta, GA
Ministries$22,000
The Esther School
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$7,000
Valley Christian School
San Jose, CA
Education$4,509
Calvary Church
Grand Rapids, MI
Ministries$2,500
Holland Home
Grand Rapids, MI
Ministries$2,000
Lagrave CRC
Grand Rapids, MI
Ministries$1,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Ministries$1,000
Audio Scripture Ministries
Holland, MI
Ministries$500
Wabaningo Community Church
Whitehall, MI
Ministries$500
The Potter's House School
Grand Rapids, MI
Ministries$250
Reslife Church
Grandville, MI
Ministries$150
Key Bank Gran Fondo
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$124

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation give?

$41,533 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Diephouse (President) and Rika Diephouse (Treasurer).

What does Bruce & Rika Diephouse Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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