Gentex Foundation
Accepts applications
Gentex Foundation is a private foundation in Zeeland, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $387,440 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$387,440
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$284,545
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 3 | $68,769 |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 3 | $284,545 |
How to apply
| Contact | Seth Bushouse 600 N Centennial, Zeeland, MI 49464 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 772-1590, seth.bushouse@gentex.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted online via www.gentexfoundation.org with the following items: 1 - short personal essay (500 words or less) about why they are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and a description of future goals after college graduation 2 - high school transcript 3 - two letters of recommendation |
| Deadlines | January 25, 2026 |
| Restrictions | Amanda clark scholarship eligibility requirements: 1 - female high school senior located in west Michigan 2 - pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering and math at a four-year college or university 3 - have a cumulative cpa of 2.6 or greater |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gentex Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | $1.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community - See Attached | Community support - see attached | $1.1 million |
| Education - See Attached | Education support - see attached | $387,440 |
| Youth - See Attached | Youth support - see attached | $129,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Downing
- Kevin Nash
- Scott Ryan
- Seth Bushouse
Questions people ask
Does Gentex Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 25, 2026.
How much does Gentex Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $387,440.
Who runs Gentex Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve Downing (President &), Kevin Nash (Cfo & VP of), Scott Ryan (VP of Genera) and Seth Bushouse (VP of HR).
What does Gentex Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.