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Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation is a private corporation based in NORTON SHORES, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Steven G Bandstra. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $916K in 2011 to $2.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation has made 106 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $210K and $477K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $477K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $760 to $100K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$760
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 22 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.
Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 106 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NC.
Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 106 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $760 to $100K.
Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation is headquartered in NORTON SHORES, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven G Bandstra | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$232K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$225K
Contributions
$344K
Net Investment Income
$365K
Distribution Amount
$148K
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
106
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State UniversitySTEVEN AND KATHRYN BANDSTRA SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Allendale, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Michigan State UniversityCOLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE | East Lansing, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Muskegon CountyGREATER MUSKEGON FUND | Muskegon, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Feeding America West MichiganGENERAL | Comstock Park, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Muskegon Christian SchoolPEARL BANDSTRA SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Muskegon, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center For The ArtsGENERAL | Interlochen, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| The Father Fred FoundationGENERAL | Traverse City, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Grand Haven Christian SchoolGENERAL FOR SCHOOL | Grant Haven, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Tart TrailsGENERAL | Traverse City, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| The People CenterGENERAL | Spring Lake, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Bridge MichiganGENERAL | Ypsilanti, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Momentum Center - Grand HavenGENERAL | Grand Haven, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Reach For RecoveryGENERAL | Holland, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Harvest United Methodist ChurchGENERAL | Grand Haven, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Love Inc Of The Tri-CitiesBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MATCH | Grand Haven, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Mosaic CounselingGENERAL | Grand Haven, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive HousingGENERAL | Traverse City, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Read MuskegonGENERAL | Muskegon Heights, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Junior AchievementCORPORATE PROGRAM SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army- Grand HavenGENERAL | Grand Haven, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army- MuskegonGENERAL | Muskegon, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of MichiganGENERAL | Ann Arbor, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Interaction InternationalGENERAL | Mineral Springs, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Western Michigan Society For Industrial HeritageRAIL CAR RESTORATION PROJECT | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Traverse Health ClinicGENERAL | Traverse City, MI | $3K | 2022 |
| Van Andel InstituteGENERAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $3K | 2022 |