Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation
The Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations, including organizations providing healthcare, education, and services for children and families, as reflected in its 2024 grants.
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation at a glance
In short: Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation gave $9.7M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,725,000
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,389,286
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $121,854,997
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3910, Southfield, MI 48037
Phone: (269) 567-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Healthcare Network ($5.0M). Together the top 7 received $9.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 10 grants of 25 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 20% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.8M (2020) to $11.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Network Immokalee, FL | General | $5,000,000 |
| Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation Donor Advised Fund Southfield, MI | General | $1,900,000 |
| NCH Healthcare System Inc Naples, FL | General | $1,500,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation Inc Naples, FL | General | $1,000,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Inc Naples, FL | General | $200,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Naples, FL | General | $100,000 |
| The Immokalee Foundation Naples, FL | General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,854,997 | $8,533,715 | $10,134,173 | $9,725,000 | 7 | $9,835,583 | $8,305,429 | $10,539,160 |
| 2023 | $123,405,257 | $6,856,032 | $10,012,088 | $9,595,480 | 4 | $9,698,053 | $6,636,282 | $10,049,243 |
| 2022 | $126,504,726 | $6,313,204 | $11,756,782 | $11,323,447 | 1 | $11,435,819 | $6,053,977 | $9,962,533 |
| 2021 | $132,053,109 | $12,849,321 | $9,073,925 | $8,517,043 | 6 | $8,640,451 | $12,587,792 | $10,487,905 |
| 2020 | $129,658,026 | $8,609,369 | $6,219,529 | $5,823,436 | 7 | — | $8,435,819 | $8,674,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.5M for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include NCH Healthcare System, whose stated mission is “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” Grace Place for Children and Families says it educates children and families and provides pathways out of poverty. Guadalupe Center says its mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education for Immokalee children. The Immokalee Foundation describes its work as building pathways to success for children through education, vocation, and life-skills programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $9,725,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $5,000,000, with a median of $1,000,000. The largest awards included $5,000,000 to Healthcare Network, $1,900,000 to the Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation Donor Advised Fund, $1,500,000 to NCH Healthcare System, and $1,000,000 to Naples Children & Education Foundation. Other 2024 grants included $200,000 to Grace Place for Children and Families, $100,000 to Guadalupe Center, and $25,000 to The Immokalee Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia Van Domelen as president, secretary, and director; Arthur E. Albin as treasurer and director; and George H. Lennon as director.
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation is led by Julia Van Domelen, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Van Domelen
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur E. Albin
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George H. Lennon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation
How much does Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation give each year?
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation gave $9.7M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.6M across 4 grants.
What is Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's typical grant size?
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $1,389,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation give grants?
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants).
Does Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's largest grantees?
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Healthcare Network ($5,000,000), Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($1,900,000) and NCH Healthcare System Inc ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation?
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation reported $121.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.5M (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 Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include NCH Healthcare System, whose stated mission is “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's EIN?
Bill & Julia Van Domelen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2916030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill & Julia Van Domelen 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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