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The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 203331506

The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,644 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $225 and the largest $889. 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 down from $4,989 the year before.

63% 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$11,0777$124,307
2024$4,9897$154,890
2025$2,6448$165,272

How to apply

The Bill and Anne Boersma 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 The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan5$1,809
Utah1$535
District of Columbia2$300

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mackinac Bridge Authority
St Ignace, MI
Contribution$889
Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Salt Lake City, UT
Contribution$535
Feeding America
Comstock Park, MI
Contribution$502
Leelanau Conservancy
Leland, MI
Contribution$250
Rails to Trails
Washington, DC
Contribution$200
Blood Cancer United-Logan Price
Washington, DC
Contribution$100
Wgvu Public Media
Grand Rapids, MI
Contribution$90
Lake Michigan Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
Contribution$78

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation give?

$2,644 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $225.

Who runs The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William Boersma (Director) and Anne Boersma (Director).

What does The Bill and Anne Boersma Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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