Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation
The Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $800,000 to charitable organizations.
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation gave $800K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), top state Michigan. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $800,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $21,270,995
- +42.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3230, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3230
Phone: (616) 336-7035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gold Avenue Christian Reformed Church ($170K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 78 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan recipients received 46% of grant dollars, North Carolina recipients 21%, and Texas recipients 14%. Arizona and Colorado each accounted for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $780K (2023) to $800K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Avenue Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI | General Funding | $170,000 |
| Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International Black Mountain, NC | General Funding | $145,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI | General Funding | $80,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | General Funding | $40,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI | General Fundinggeneral Funding | $35,000 |
| African Angel Alliance Omena, MI | General Funding | $30,000 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | General Funding | $30,000 |
| Intercessors of America Purcellville, VA | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsville, AZ | General Funding | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,270,995 | $7,188,715 | $864,565 | $800,000 | 20 | $808,967 | $1,135,647 | $837,890 |
| 2024 | $14,946,845 | $1,422,670 | $849,292 | $800,000 | 19 | $808,633 | $1,382,011 | $785,288 |
| 2023 | $14,373,467 | $610,258 | $827,006 | $780,000 | 15 | $788,295 | $571,547 | $729,230 |
| 2022 | $14,590,215 | $592,662 | $898,141 | $800,000 | 12 | $808,344 | $553,211 | $759,806 |
| 2021 | $14,895,694 | $2,464,337 | $853,521 | $800,000 | 12 | $810,275 | $2,421,091 | $808,718 |
| 2020 | $13,284,878 | $316,512 | $845,038 | $800,000 | 12 | — | $279,900 | $708,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation reported a distributable amount of $838K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational and theological institutions, churches, and other charitable organizations. Calvin University describes its mission as equipping students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal. Calvin Theological Seminary says it prepares people for ministry and offers Reformed theological scholarship and counsel.
Other grantees describe work that includes providing small grants to women in Kenya to support livelihoods and community leadership (African Angel Alliance), serving leaders in war-affected regions of Africa through the Gospel and community development (Favor International), and helping people experiencing homelessness and poverty pursue self-sufficiency (Matthew’s House Ministry).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $800,000 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $170,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $170,000 to Gold Avenue Christian Reformed Church, $145,000 to Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International, $100,000 to Mercy Ships, and $80,000 to Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church. Calvin University received $40,000, Calvin Theological Seminary received $35,000, African Angel Alliance received $30,000, and Alliance Defending Freedom received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Van Noord as president and Karen S Prindle as treasurer/secretary.
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation is led by Nancy Van Noord, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Van Noord
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen S. Prindle
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gladys Van Noord (2020–2024) — President
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 Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation
How much does Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation give each year?
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation gave $800K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $800K across 19 grants.
What is Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $40,000, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation give grants?
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gold Avenue Christian Reformed Church ($170,000), Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International ($145,000) and Mercy Ships ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation?
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $809K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $838K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational and theological institutions, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's EIN?
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4255801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Andrew and Gladys Van Noord Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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