Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $168K.
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation gave $69K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,500
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,563
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,850
- Total assets
- $1,318,461
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($17K). Together the top 8 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $73K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Traverse City, MI | Project/Program Support | $17,125 |
| Faith Reformed Church Traverse City, MI | Project/Program Support | $13,700 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Project/Program Support | $13,700 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Annual Fund | $10,275 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Traverse City, MI | Project/Program Support | $3,425 |
| Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Alma, MI | Project/Program Support | $3,425 |
| Love Worth Finding Ministries Germantown, TN | Project/Program Support | $3,425 |
| Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale, FL | Project/Program Support | $3,425 |
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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 | $1,318,461 | $186,246 | $94,063 | $68,500 | 8 | $73,194 | $167,632 | $70,201 |
| 2024 | $1,226,338 | $144,911 | $83,820 | $61,700 | 8 | $65,462 | $125,881 | $67,011 |
| 2023 | $1,165,150 | $100,487 | $83,470 | $59,000 | 8 | $62,439 | $83,642 | $60,956 |
| 2022 | $1,148,298 | $226,966 | $88,591 | $65,000 | 8 | $68,418 | $209,610 | $63,211 |
| 2021 | $1,008,883 | $140,449 | $94,988 | $72,500 | 8 | $73,000 | $118,097 | $74,790 |
| 2020 | $963,201 | $45,606 | $83,249 | $62,265 | 8 | — | $26,542 | $64,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $21K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation
How much does Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation give each year?
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation gave $69K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 8 grants.
What is Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,850, and its average grant was $8,563, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation give grants?
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and North Carolina (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (3 grants).
Does Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($17,125), Faith Reformed Church ($13,700) and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($13,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation?
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's EIN?
Andrew M Vander Molen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6791091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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