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Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Holland, Michigan · EIN 383336470

Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $867,250 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $257,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family 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 Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan37$531,250
Iowa1$257,500
Colorado3$36,000
Virginia1$21,000
California1$10,000
Kansas1$6,000
Illinois1$3,500
North Carolina1$2,000

Grants paid in 2023

The 40 largest of 46 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
Annual support$257,500
Western Theological Seminary
Holland, MI
Annual support$103,750
Reformed Church in America
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual support$60,750
Borculo Christan School
Zeeland, MI
Annual support$42,000
Words of Hope
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual support$32,000
Family Talk
Colorado Springs, CO
Annual support$30,000
Part Synod Mi Rca Cran Hill Ra
Rodney, MI
Annual support$30,000
Grand Haven Area Comm Found
Grand Haven, MI
Annual support$25,000
Unity Christian High School
Hudsonville, MI
Annual support$23,000
Zeeland Society for CHR Instr
Zeeland, MI
Annual support$22,000
Geneva Camp & Retreat Center
Holland, MI
Annual support$21,750
American Values
Arlington, VA
Annual support$21,000
Assoc for More Just Society
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual support$20,000
Winning at Home
Zeeland, MI
Annual support$20,000
Keys for Kids Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual support$18,000
Mission India
Grand Rapids, MI
Annual support$15,000
Harvest Bible Chapel Spring Lake
Spring Lake, MI
Annual support$12,500
Hospice of Holland
Holland, MI
Annual support$10,000
Outdoor Discovery Center
Holland, MI
Annual support$10,000
Latin American Christian Min Chuck & Jean van Engen
Glendora, CA
Annual support$10,000
Critter Barn
Zeeland, MI
Annual support$8,750
Hope College Endowment Fund
Holland, MI
Annual support$8,000
Bethany Christian Services
Holland, MI
Annual support$6,000
Endurance W Jandave Dravecky
Salina, KS
Annual support$6,000
City on A Hill
Zeeland, MI
Annual support$5,000
Focus on the Family
Colorado Springs, CO
Annual support$5,000
Olive Township Historical Society
Holland, MI
Annual support$5,000
Calvary Christian Ref Church
Holland, MI
Annual support$5,000
Holland Rescue Mission
Holland, MI
Annual support$5,000
Kids Food Basket
Holland, MI
Annual support$5,000
Ottawa Reformed Church
West Olive, MI
Annual support$4,250
Multiplication Network Ministr
Sauk Village, IL
Annual support$3,500
Kids Hope USA
Zeeland, MI
Annual support$2,500
Billy Graham Evang Assoc
Charlotte, NC
Annual support$2,000
Michigan Family Forum
Lansing, MI
Annual support$2,000
Ada Bible Church
Ada, MI
Annual support$1,000
Apologia
Pueblo, CO
Annual support$1,000
Family Research Council
Holland, MI
Annual support$1,000
Positive Options
Holland, MI
Annual support$1,000
Ridge Point Community Church
Holland, MI
Annual support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation give?

$867,250 in tax year 2023, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Nancy L Haveman (President), Merle J Dewitt (Vice-Preside), Marilyn J Dewitt (Treasurer) and Gary D Dewitt (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation fund?

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

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