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Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation

Preselected recipients only Holland, Michigan · EIN 261539411

Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,800 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $100,000. 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 $160,000 the year before.

29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$169,00016$3.2 million
2024$160,00018$3.3 million
2025$179,80021$3.4 million

How to apply

Craig and Wendy Spoelhof 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 Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan19$177,800
Colorado1$1,000
District of Columbia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Holland Christian Schools
Holland, MI
General operation$100,000
Boys and Girls Club
Holland, MI
General operation$25,000
Fellowship Church
Holland, MI
General operation$15,000
Community Foundation of Holland Zeeland
Holland, MI
General operation$10,000
Mission Partners India
Zeeland, MI
General operation$5,000
Potters House
Grand Rapids, MI
General operation$5,000
People Helping People
Pullman, MI
General operation$2,000
Winning at Home
Zeeland, MI
General operation$2,000
Mary Free Bed Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
General operation$2,000
Geneva Camp & Retreat Center
Holland, MI
General operation$1,800
Culture Works
Holland, MI
General operation$1,500
Homecor
Holland, MI
General operation$1,500
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
General operation$1,000
Encompass Kids
Holland, MI
General operation$1,000
The First Tee of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
General operation$1,000
Young Life
Colorado Springs, CO
General operation$1,000
Childrens Advocacy Center
Holland, MI
General operation$1,000
Jubilee Ministries
Holland, MI
General operation$1,000
Positive Options
Holland, MI
General operation$1,000
Special Olympics
Wahington, DC
General operation$1,000
That The World May Know
Zeeland, MI
General operation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation give?

$179,800 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Spoelhof (President, Treasurer), Joseph Spoelhof (Vice President), Matthew Spoelhof (Director) and Thomas Spoelhof (Secretary).

What does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.

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