Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $32,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,500 | 32 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $130,500 | 33 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $134,000 | 32 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable 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.
What Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 26 | $121,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope College - Business School | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $32,000 |
| Hope College | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $24,000 |
| G R Symphony | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Holland Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Meijer Frederick Garden | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Un | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Un of Michigan | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Commons | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $4,000 |
| Forth Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $4,000 |
| Third Reformed Church | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Holland | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $3,000 |
| Rest Heaven | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $3,000 |
| Community Action House | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Holland Rescue Mission (Gateway) | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Hope College - Arts | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Hospice | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Reach for Recovery | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
| Holland Arts Council | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
| Holland Historical Trust | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
| Reformed Church in America | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
| Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer Assoc | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| G R Art Museum | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Holland Christian Ed Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Holland Educational Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Portland - All Classical | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Wdav Classical Public Radio | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
| Western Theological Sem | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward H Marsilje
Questions people ask
Does Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation give?
$134,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward H Marsilje (General Dire).
What does Edward H & Diana H Marsilje Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.