Van Singel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Singel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Alto, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$150,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $130,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 21 | $20,376 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 22 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Van Singel 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.
What Van Singel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 | $135,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Health-West | General fund | $20,000 |
| South Christian High School | Building fund | $17,000 |
| Impact Ministries | Guatemala | $15,000 |
| Vansingel Fine Arts Center | General fund | $12,000 |
| Byron Center Christian School | General | $10,000 |
| Annetta Jansen Ministries | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Byron Community Ministries | Pregnancy resource center | $7,000 |
| Streams of Hope | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Catherine's Care | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Exalta Health | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gems | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Esther School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Buist Community Assistance Center | General | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Family Network | General | $5,000 |
| Feeding America West Mi | General | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Service | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Legacy Christian | General | $4,000 |
| Access of West Mi | General fund | $3,000 |
| Family Promise of GR | General fund | $3,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | General fund | $3,000 |
| Degage Ministries | General fund | $2,000 |
| Love Sews | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Vansingel
- Gordon Vansingel
- Daniel Vansingel
Questions people ask
Does Van Singel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Singel Family Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Van Singel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Vansingel (President/Tr), Gordon Vansingel (Vice Pres/Di) and Daniel Vansingel (Director).
What does Van Singel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.