African Widow and Orphan Support
To provide aid, assistance and christian counsel and comfort for surviving widows and families of men killed in religous and tribal conflicts within africa.
African Widow and Orphan Support at a glance
In short: African Widow and Orphan Support gave $350K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $350K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,000
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $350,000
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $342,566
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who African Widow and Orphan Support funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Renew ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How African Widow and Orphan Support gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Renew Grand Rapids, MI | — | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,566 | $328,503 | $357,097 | $350,000 | 1 | $15,650 |
| 2024 | $370,449 | $314,614 | $259,992 | $250,000 | 1 | $14,863 |
| 2023 | $315,704 | $254,097 | $202,139 | $200,000 | 1 | $3,104 |
| 2022 | $263,220 | $225,290 | $161,873 | $150,000 | 1 | $326 |
| 2021 | $200,242 | $203,462 | $154,600 | $151,500 | 1 | $188 |
| 2020 | $151,142 | $176,892 | $152,248 | — | — | — |
About African Widow and Orphan Support
Based on IRS filings
African Widow and Orphan Support is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Kentwood, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $343K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
African Widow and Orphan Support is led by Marvin W. Heyboer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marvin W. Heyboer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Grooters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bulthuis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Grooters
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Pruis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherwin Heyboer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Heyboer
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jill Postma (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about African Widow and Orphan Support
How much does African Widow and Orphan Support give each year?
African Widow and Orphan Support gave $350K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is African Widow and Orphan Support?
African Widow and Orphan Support reported $343K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $329K.
What is African Widow and Orphan Support?
African Widow and Orphan Support is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Kentwood, MI. It holds $343K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does African Widow and Orphan Support operate?
African Widow and Orphan Support has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is African Widow and Orphan Support's EIN?
African Widow and Orphan Support's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2160253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
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