Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation
The Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports $190,000 in grants to 14 organizations, with listed recipients including churches, schools, and other charitable organizations.
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation at a glance
In short: Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation gave $190K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Michigan. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,571
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,878,015
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% 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 Christopher and Misty Spoelhof 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 151 Central Ave Suite 200, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 494-7405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alliance Defending Freedom ($40K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 66 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 34% to recipients in Arizona. The remaining reported shares were Illinois (6%), Colorado (3%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $128K (2020) to $190K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Operation | $40,000 |
| Immanuel Church Holland, MI | General Operation | $38,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Operation | $25,000 |
| Calvary Schools of Holland Holland, MI | General Operation | $20,000 |
| Team Carol Stream, IL | General Operation | $12,000 |
| Winning at Home Zeeland, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Covenant Community Church Hudsonville, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Holland Rescue Mission Holland, MI | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Holland Christian Schools Holland, MI | General Operation | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,878,015 | $212,584 | $222,167 | $190,000 | 14 | $190,875 | $183,847 | $169,780 |
| 2024 | $2,887,598 | $151,764 | $189,533 | $160,000 | 14 | $160,866 | $124,832 | $164,548 |
| 2023 | $2,925,367 | $247,148 | $191,660 | $160,500 | 13 | $161,292 | $219,836 | $155,612 |
| 2022 | $2,869,879 | $59,297 | $205,808 | $177,000 | 16 | $177,720 | $31,649 | $165,533 |
| 2021 | $3,016,390 | $660,547 | $171,059 | $141,500 | 9 | $142,182 | $133,526 | $156,182 |
| 2020 | $2,526,902 | $93,998 | $148,531 | $128,100 | 14 | — | $75,263 | $137,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170K 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 organizations whose own missions describe Christian education and service, religious liberty advocacy, conservative digital media, humanitarian aid, and assistance to people in crisis.
For example, Calvary Schools of Holland says it is committed to building Christian character and developing servant leadership through quality education. Alliance Defending Freedom describes its work as advancing the right to live and speak the truth through law, policy, and the public square. Prager University Foundation says it promotes American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $190,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $7,500. Among the larger grants were $40,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom, $38,000 to Immanuel Church, $25,000 to Turning Point USA, and $20,000 to Calvary Schools of Holland. Other reported grants included $12,000 to TEAM and $10,000 each to Winning at Home and Covenant Community Church.
The filing also reports $5,000 grants to Prager University Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, and Mercury One. Mercury One describes its work as humanitarian aid and education, including assistance to veterans and people in crisis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Spoelhof as president, treasurer, and director; Misty Spoelhof as vice president, secretary, and director; and Derrick Spoelhof, Danielle Spoelhof, Gabriella Spoelhof, and Grant Spoelhof as directors.
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation is led by Christopher Spoelhof, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Spoelhof
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Spoelhof
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriella Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Spoelhof (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
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 Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation
How much does Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation give each year?
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation gave $190K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 14 grants.
What is Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's typical grant size?
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,571, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation give grants?
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (34%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (4 grants).
Does Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's largest grantees?
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom ($40,000), Immanuel Church ($38,000) and Turning Point USA ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation?
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian education and service, religious liberty advocacy, conservative digital media, humanitarian aid, and assistance to people in crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's EIN?
Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1539226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Christopher and Misty Spoelhof 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 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Christopher and Misty Spoelhof Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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