Community Christian Ministries
Community Christian Ministries is based in Grandville, Michigan, and provides financial resources to Christian organizations serving people in need in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
Community Christian Ministries at a glance
In short: Community Christian Ministries gave $25K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,500
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,450
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $428,211
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Christian Ministries
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says applications are accepted online only and asks applicants to describe the issue, timeframe, intended outcomes and evaluation plan, and proposed use of funds. The 2024 filing lists required materials as copies of the IRS determination letter, annual budget, year-to-date financial information, and a program summary. The website also requests an operating budget and financial statement, including a profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and the percentage of agency income designated for administrative costs, as well as the organization’s 501(c)(3) determination letter. The filing restricts awards to helping poor and needy people in Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Review Cycle
- Quarterly, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Quarterly, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Community Christian Ministries
Mailing address: 4267 Canal Avenue Sw, Grandville, MI 49418
Phone: (616) 538-0460
Website: https://www.ccmfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Christian Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Volunteers in Service ($4K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it accepts applications only from organizations located in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the listed 2024 recipients were in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, or the surrounding area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Christian Ministries open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $33K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers in Service Grand Rapids, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $3,500 |
| Ascension Lutherandiaper Depot Kentwood, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $3,000 |
| New City Neighbors Grand Rapids, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $3,000 |
| Store House of Community Resources Grand Rapids, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $3,000 |
| Access Grand Rapids, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $2,500 |
| Roosevelt Park Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $2,500 |
| Bridge Street Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Help Youth and Students | $2,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes Grand Rapids, MI | Help Provide Safe Housing | $2,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Help Victims of Domestic Violence | $2,000 |
| Community Recovery International Grand Rapids, MI | Help Poor and Needy | $1,000 |
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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 | $428,211 | $56,866 | $29,758 | $24,500 | 10 | $24,500 | $23,791 | $27,500 |
| 2023 | $395,788 | $44,288 | $31,506 | $27,000 | 10 | $27,000 | $18,275 | $24,094 |
| 2022 | $397,826 | $42,532 | $29,956 | $25,000 | 8 | $25,000 | $18,696 | $25,609 |
| 2021 | $389,501 | $37,627 | $31,503 | $26,000 | 12 | $26,000 | $19,043 | $29,039 |
| 2020 | $387,833 | $28,734 | $37,967 | $33,325 | 16 | — | $17,676 | $25,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Community Christian Ministries reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
The foundation says it partners with nonprofit organizations in Greater Grand Rapids that aid people in need, with a stated emphasis on supporting Christian organizations serving the poor and needy.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing poverty, youth, housing, domestic violence, and recovery. For example, New City Neighbors describes itself as a faith-based community development organization that supports youth in Grand Rapids’s Creston neighborhood. Safe Haven Ministries says it serves people and families experiencing domestic violence, while ICCF Community Homes describes its work as supporting affordable homes and thriving neighborhoods. Community Recovery International says it provides support and spiritual-based recovery meetings for substance abuse and other addictions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $24,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,500, with a median grant of $2,500. The foundation’s website says grants in the past have ranged from $400 to $5,000 and that some organizations have received matching grants.
Notable 2024 grants included $3,500 to Volunteers in Service; $3,000 each to New City Neighbors and Store House of Community Resources; $2,500 each to ACCESS and Roosevelt Park Ministries; and $2,000 each to Bridge Street Ministries, ICCF Community Homes, and Safe Haven Ministries. The filing lists grant purposes including helping people in need, supporting youth and students, providing safe housing, and helping victims of domestic violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Holkeboer as president; Brad Auperlee as secretary; Jan Vander Weide as treasurer; and Barb Hawkins, Amy Start, and Paul Van Beek as directors.
Community Christian Ministries is led by Jim Holkeboer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Holkeboer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Start
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barb Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Van Beek
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan Vander Weide
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Auperlee
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Van Manen (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Community Christian Ministries
How much does Community Christian Ministries give each year?
Community Christian Ministries gave $25K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 10 grants.
What is Community Christian Ministries's typical grant size?
Community Christian Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,450, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Christian Ministries that year got $3K on average.
Where does Community Christian Ministries give grants?
Community Christian Ministries gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (9 grants).
Does Community Christian Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Community Christian Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Poor and Needy" (7 grants).
Who are Community Christian Ministries's largest grantees?
Community Christian Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include Volunteers in Service ($3,500), Ascension Lutherandiaper Depot ($3,000) and New City Neighbors ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Christian Ministries?
Community Christian Ministries reported $428K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 Community Christian Ministries fund?
The foundation says it partners with nonprofit organizations in Greater Grand Rapids that aid people in need, with a stated emphasis on supporting Christian organizations serving the poor and needy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Christian Ministries?
The foundation’s website says applications are accepted online only and asks applicants to describe the issue, timeframe, intended outcomes and evaluation plan, and proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Christian Ministries's EIN?
Community Christian Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1381272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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