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Simon And Mary Vanderkooy Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Janis Vander Kooy. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $436K. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $3.3M in 2023. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Simon And Mary Vanderkooy Foundation has made 55 grants totaling $803K, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $164K in 2020 to $219K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $226K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $70K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, South Dakota, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$70K
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.
Simon And Mary Vanderkooy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, SD, NY.
Simon And Mary Vanderkooy Foundation has distributed a total of $803K across 55 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $70K.
Simon And Mary Vanderkooy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Simon And Mary Vanderkooy Foundation is headquartered in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$231K
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
$219K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$573K
Distribution Amount
$198K
Total: $3.3M
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$803K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyOperating Funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Community Fnddonor advised fund | Grand Rapids, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| World RenewOperating Funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Luke SocietyOperating funds | Sioux Falls, SD | $20K | 2023 |
| Alpha Groperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Conductive Learning Centeroperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Mel Trotter Missionoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| In The ImageOperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Guiding Light Missionoperating expense | Grand Rapids, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Contextual Health Agencyoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Feeding Americaoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Tower Foundationoperating funds | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Life Water InternationalOperating Expense | San Luis Obispo, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Safehaven Ministriesoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Gotcha Foundationoperating expense | Lowell, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| New City Neighborsoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Emmanuel Hospiceoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Alpha Grand RapidsContribution | Grand Rapids, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Treven Potter FoundationContribution | Rockford, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Fndscholarship funding | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundationmanaged fund | Grand Rapids, MI | $50K | 2020 |
| Alpha Ministriesoperating funds | Grand Rapids, MI | $15K | 2020 |
| Mel Trotter Ministriesoperating expenses | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2020 |