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Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ada, Michigan · EIN 202110604

Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation is a private foundation in Ada, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $7.8 million the year before.

21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7.8 million85$99.2 million
2024$5.5 million63$102 million

How to apply

Steve & Amy van Andel 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 Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan55$4.1 million
Texas1$1.0 million
Minnesota1$250,000
Kentucky1$50,000
Iowa1$30,500
District of Columbia2$20,000
California1$10,000
Florida1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 63 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The George W Bush Foundation
Dallas, TX
Public policy$1.0 million
University of Michigan Health-West Foundation
Wyoming, MI
Health & human services$1.0 million
Trillium Institute
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$500,000
Ada Township
Ada, MI
Community development$375,000
Childrens Healing Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$348,333
The Gerald R Ford Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture$260,000
Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association
Minneapolis, MN
Arts & culture$250,000
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$250,000
Brodys Be Caf LLC
Ada, MI
Community development$150,000
Hospice of Michigan Inc
Ada, MI
Health & human services$112,500
Corwell Health West Michigan Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$110,000
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc
Rockford, MI
Community development$110,000
City of Rockford
Rockford, MI
Community development$100,000
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
Harbor Springs, MI
Arts & culture$100,000
Holland Home
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$80,000
Elite Greyhound Adoptions Inc
Paris, KY
Community development$50,000
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture$50,000
McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation
Petoskey, MI
Health & human services$50,000
Saint Thomas Educational Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$50,000
Bethel Community Education
Rockford, MI
Education$47,000
Traffic Squad Fund Inc
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$45,000
Potters House
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$35,000
University of Michigan Health-West Foundation
Wyoming, MI
Health & human services$35,000
Worldmaker International Inc
Cedar Rapids, IA
Health & human services$30,500
Baxter Community Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$30,000
Family Promise of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$25,000
Kids Food Basket
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$25,000
Literacy Center of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$25,000
Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$25,000
Van Andel Research Institute
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$23,000
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Grand Rapids, MI
Arts & culture$20,000
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Grand Rapids, MI
Community development$20,000
School Emergency Response Coalition
Cedar Springs, MI
Community development$20,000
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$15,000
Arbor Hospice Inc
Ann Arbor, MI
Health & human services$12,500
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Washington, DC
Public policy$10,000
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$10,000
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Grand Rapids, MI
Health & human services$10,000
HUNT2HEAL
Grandville, MI
Health & human services$10,000
Senior Neighbors Inc
Grand Rapids, MI
Community development$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation give?

$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen A van Andel (Trustee) and Amy C van Andel (Exec Directo).

What does Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.

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