D&E Foundation
D&E Foundation is a private foundation, based in Battle Creek, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $310K.
D&E Foundation at a glance
In short: D&E Foundation gave $202K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,000
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,857
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,872,786
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who D&E Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Andrews University ($100K). Together the top 7 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 54 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How D&E Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% 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 $202K (2024) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | Donoation for 2024-2024 School Year Capital Expenses | $100,000 |
| Adventist Health International Loma Linda, CA | For Bere Hospital in Chad, Africa | $25,000 |
| Ken & Mabel Brace Foundation Norfolk, MA | General Contributions | $25,000 |
| Ypao-Ordot SDA Church Ordotchalan Pago, GU | Women's Ministry Evangelism Fund | $25,000 |
| Battle Creek Tabernacle Battle Creek, MI | Radio Ministry | $15,000 |
| Amen Greensville, TN | Amen Detroit Clinit - 3/10 | $7,000 |
| Portland SDA Church Portland, MI | Repair/Maintenance Project | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,872,786 | $343,835 | $248,261 | $202,000 | 7 | $208,914 | $310,488 | $330,505 |
| 2023 | $6,770,235 | $254,072 | $318,348 | $286,000 | 8 | $288,974 | $224,698 | $269,946 |
| 2022 | $6,837,197 | $4,490,328 | $402,878 | $385,000 | 6 | $390,224 | — | $77,539 |
| 2021 | $2,749,747 | $163,972 | $489,430 | $476,200 | 15 | $477,613 | $152,155 | $97,881 |
| 2020 | $3,075,206 | $-33,023 | $1,075,964 | $1,051,907 | 18 | — | $96,436 | $139,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D&E Foundation reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
D&E Foundation is led by Donn A. Latour, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donn A. Latour
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esther M. Latour
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 D&E Foundation
How much does D&E Foundation give each year?
D&E Foundation gave $202K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 8 grants.
What is D&E Foundation's typical grant size?
D&E Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does D&E Foundation give grants?
D&E Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Massachusetts (12%).
Does D&E Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of D&E Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are D&E Foundation's largest grantees?
D&E Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Andrews University ($100,000), Adventist Health International ($25,000) and Ken & Mabel Brace Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is D&E Foundation?
D&E Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (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 is D&E Foundation's EIN?
D&E Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3213551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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