Dragonfly Fund
Preselected recipients only
Dragonfly Fund is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$43.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11.4 million the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $991,500 | 35 | $34.4 million |
| 2024 | $11.4 million | 16 | $39.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 15 | $43.2 million |
How to apply
Dragonfly Fund 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.
What Dragonfly Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $2.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | Capital campaign | $2.0 million |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| The Vandenberg Coalition | General operating support | $40,000 |
| American Writers Museum Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan | Project/program support | $25,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boyne City Public Schools | Project/program support | $10,000 |
| Harbor Beach United Community Fund | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty | General operating support | $5,000 |
| US Supreme Court Historical Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Biographers International Organization Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Michigan | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Boyne District Library | Project/program support | $3,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Hendrik Meijer
- Liesel Meijer
- Susanne Veeneman
- David Hooker
- Beth Snyder
Questions people ask
Does Dragonfly Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dragonfly Fund give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dragonfly Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Hendrik Meijer (Chair), Liesel Meijer (Treasurer and Secretary), Susanne Veeneman (President) and David Hooker (Program Manager) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dragonfly Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.