Artevel Foundation
Artevel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Johnston, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $278K. Net investment income was $460K.
Artevel Foundation at a glance
In short: Artevel Foundation gave $278K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $278,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,889
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $5,222,063
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (48% 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 Artevel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dordt University ($50K). Together the top 9 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 50 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Artevel Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $212K (2020) to $278K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | General Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| Summer Institute of Lingus Dallas, TX | General Charitable Support | $40,000 |
| World Renew Grand Rapids, MI | General Charitable Suppport | $40,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI | General Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| Life Focus Communication Chicago, IL | General Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | General Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Quiet Waters Ministries Centennial, CO | General Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Reframe Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Mission India Grand Rapids, MI | General Charitable Support | $18,000 |
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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 | $5,222,063 | $550,988 | $323,574 | $278,000 | 9 | $286,438 | $460,143 | $270,803 |
| 2024 | $4,994,649 | $265,145 | $364,058 | $270,000 | 10 | $279,752 | $72,397 | $268,152 |
| 2023 | $5,099,862 | $202,611 | $325,891 | $235,000 | 10 | $242,669 | $64,043 | $256,508 |
| 2022 | $5,212,780 | $121,883 | $320,974 | $250,000 | 10 | $253,732 | $107,815 | $272,522 |
| 2021 | $5,405,571 | $831,985 | $281,287 | $215,000 | 11 | $221,277 | $743,125 | $295,478 |
| 2020 | $4,854,873 | $97,525 | $281,635 | $212,000 | 11 | — | $105,608 | $236,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Artevel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Artevel Foundation is led by Marie Te Velde, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marie Te Velde
Chairman
Treasurer & 1st Vice President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace J. Kreulin
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet S. Hill
Secretary
Secretary → 2nd Vice President & Secretary, 2021
2nd Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marleen B. English
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Bergsma
2nd Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Betty Reinders (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Gary R. Phillips (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Shirley A. Degroot (2020–2021) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Margaret E. Houtsma (2020) — 4th Vice President
- Former: Marvin Te Velde (2020) — 2nd Vice 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 Artevel Foundation
How much does Artevel Foundation give each year?
Artevel Foundation gave $278K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 10 grants.
What is Artevel Foundation's typical grant size?
Artevel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $30,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Artevel Foundation give grants?
Artevel Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (18%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does Artevel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Artevel Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Artevel Foundation's largest grantees?
Artevel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dordt University ($50,000), Summer Institute of Lingus ($40,000) and World Renew ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Artevel Foundation?
Artevel Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $286K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Artevel Foundation's EIN?
Artevel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6136405. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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