Ufp Industries Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ufp Industries Education Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,000 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,000
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$985,160
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,500 | 72 | $905,248 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 68 | $936,447 |
| 2025 | $59,000 | 68 | $985,160 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Ufp Industries Education 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.
What Ufp Industries Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $12,500 |
| Michigan | 12 | $8,000 |
| California | 7 | $6,000 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education - sam houston state university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education - cal state university | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education - shepherd university | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education - university of nebraska | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education - shepherd university | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education - cisco college | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education - shippensburg university | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education - sam houston state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - purdue university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - marian university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - west virginia university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - university of alabama at birmingham | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - central michigan university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - aurora university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - georgia institute of technology | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - colorado state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - savannah college of art and design | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - marshall university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - university of alabama | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - college of western idaho | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - lincoln memorial university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - university of delaware | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - baylor university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - rutgers university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - emory university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - texas a&m university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - campbell university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - university of california at riverside | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - marian university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - minnesota state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - purdue university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - sam houston state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - olivet nazarene university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - university of georgia | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - aquinas college | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - arizona state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - cornerstone university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - erskine college | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education - georgia institute of technology | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandon H Froysland
- Brent Scott
- Nancy Degood
- Michael K Weber
- Joelle S Vandervelde
Questions people ask
Does Ufp Industries Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ufp Industries Education Foundation give?
$59,000 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ufp Industries Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brandon H Froysland (Director), Brent Scott (Secretary Director), Nancy Degood (Chairwoman Director) and Michael K Weber (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ufp Industries Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.