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John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation

Preselected recipients only Belmont, Michigan · EIN 383445373

John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,008 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $143,508. 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 $110,300 the year before.

44% 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$138,3007$2.2 million
2024$110,3006$2.4 million
2025$260,0089$2.4 million

How to apply

John F Koetje & Delia Koetje 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 John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan5$234,508
Illinois1$15,000
Tennessee2$5,500
Florida1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Unity Christian High School
Hudsonville, MI
Christian education$143,508
Lake City Christian Reformed Church
Lake City, MI
Religous institution$46,000
Hudsonville Christian School
Hudsonville, MI
Christian education$30,000
Bible League
Crete, IL
Religious$15,000
Community Hope
Lake City, MI
Religious$10,000
City Church Network (Covert)
Nashville, TN
Religious institution$5,000
Operation Roc
Frostproof, FL
Religious$5,000
Bridge Street Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
After school child programs$5,000
Saint Jude's Hospital
Memphis, TN
Children's health care$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation give?

$260,008 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Delia Koetje (President &), Mary Brower (Secretary &), Deeann Brinks (Treasurer &) and Scott van Popering (Director).

What does John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation fund?

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

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