Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation
The Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. It awarded grants totaling $179,800 to 21 organizations in filing year 2025; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation at a glance
In short: Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation gave $180K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $179,800
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,562
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,795,774
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% 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 Craig and Wendy 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.
- 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 Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holland Christian Schools ($100K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 92 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 1% to Colorado, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2019) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Christian Schools Holland, MI | General Operation | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Holland, MI | General Operation | $25,000 |
| Fellowship Church Holland, MI | General Operation | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Holland Zeeland Holland, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Mission Partners India Zeeland, MI | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Potters House Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $5,000 |
| People Helping People Pullman, MI | General Operation | $2,000 |
| Winning at Home Zeeland, MI | General Operation | $2,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $2,000 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center Holland, MI | General Operation | $1,800 |
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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 | $2,795,774 | $207,900 | $211,698 | $179,800 | 21 | $180,675 | $179,370 | $164,586 |
| 2024 | $2,799,572 | $148,196 | $189,263 | $160,000 | 18 | $160,832 | $121,403 | $160,731 |
| 2023 | $2,840,639 | $243,346 | $199,945 | $169,000 | 16 | $169,792 | $216,198 | $150,216 |
| 2022 | $2,797,238 | $57,037 | $193,621 | $165,000 | 19 | $165,720 | $29,547 | $157,936 |
| 2021 | $2,933,822 | $659,927 | $178,310 | $148,887 | 18 | $149,569 | $133,035 | $151,967 |
| 2020 | $2,452,205 | $93,100 | $168,050 | $147,750 | 18 | — | $74,485 | $134,144 |
| 2019 | $2,527,155 | $349,879 | $154,315 | $134,500 | 21 | — | $77,233 | $129,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 went to organizations including schools, youth and community organizations, churches, and housing and neighborhood organizations. For example, Mission Partners India describes its work as supporting sustainable income through indigenous leadership, with a focus on education, empowerment, and village gathering places. Geneva Camp & Retreat Center says it provides camping experiences to help youth deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and offers retreat space for churches and nonprofits. HOMECOR describes its mission as enhancing Holland’s central-city neighborhoods by renovating homes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $179,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 to Holland Christian Schools, $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club, $15,000 to Fellowship Church, and $10,000 to Community Foundation of Holland Zeeland. Other grants included $5,000 each to Mission Partners India and Potter’s House; $2,000 each to People Helping People, Winning at Home, and Mary Free Bed Foundation; and $1,800 to Geneva Camp & Retreat Center. The reported purposes for these grants were general operation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wendy Spoelhof as president and treasurer, Joseph Spoelhof as vice president, Matthew Spoelhof as director, and Thomas Spoelhof as secretary.
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation is led by Wendy Spoelhof, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Spoelhof
President & Treasurer
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
Vice President, Secretary & Director → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Spoelhof
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Spoelhof
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Craig Spoelhof (2019–2024) — President, Treasurer & Director
- Former: John Spoelhof (2019–2022) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation
How much does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation give each year?
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation gave $180K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 18 grants.
What is Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's typical grant size?
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,562, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation give grants?
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (11 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants) and Zeeland, MI (3 grants).
Does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's largest grantees?
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holland Christian Schools ($100,000), Boys and Girls Club ($25,000) and Fellowship Church ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation?
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, youth and community organizations, churches, and housing and neighborhood organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's EIN?
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1539411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Craig and Wendy 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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