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Jonathan Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is James Velting. It holds total assets of $150K. Annual income is reported at $264K. Total assets have decreased from $1.6M in 2011 to $261K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Florida. According to available records, Jonathan Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $962K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $173K in 2020 to $107K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $485K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $128K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Texas, Illinois, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$102K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jonathan Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, TX, IL.
Jonathan Foundation has distributed a total of $962K across 63 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $128K.
Jonathan Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jonathan Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Bickel | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kim Velting | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Velting | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$114K
Total Assets
$261K
Fair Market Value
$344K
Net Worth
$261K
Grants Paid
$107K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$43K
Distribution Amount
$17K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$962K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace MinistriesOPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $3K | 2021 |
| Rush Creek Bible ChurchOPERATIONS | Byron Center, MI | $27K | 2023 |
| Grace AdventuresOPERATIONS | Silver Lake, MI | $21K | 2023 |
| Village School InternationalOPERATIONS | Tomball, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| New CreationsOPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Wedgwood Christian ServicesOPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| One CollectiveOPERATIONS | Elgin, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Up And Out MinistriesOPERATIONS | Mears, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Grace Ministries PhilipinesOPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Base CampOPERATIONS | Jenison, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Bultema Bible InstituteOPERATIONS | Muskegon, MI | $56K | 2022 |
| Calvary ChurchOPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Grace Christian UniversityOPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $128K | 2021 |
| Bible Doctrines To Live ByOPERATIONS | Comstock Park, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Lifeline MinistriesOPERATIONS | Rockford, MI | $4K | 2021 |
| Grace Life Community ChurchOPERATIONS | Seminole, FL | $4K | 2021 |
| Believers Express - Radio KahuziOPERATIONS | Bradenton, FL | $1K | 2021 |