Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation
The Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation is a private foundation based in Byron Center, Michigan. It supports religious activities, organizations working for the relief of poverty, and educational institutions.
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation gave $288K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Michigan. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $288,000
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,800
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $218,059
- -12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications may be requested in writing. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Christian-based 501(c)(3) organizations may make requests. Grants or scholarships are available to full-time students who will attend a qualified Christian educational institution and whose parent or student has been or is currently engaged in substantial Christian service.
- Contact
Application contact: Greg Koster
Mailing address: 2015 8Th Avenue, Byron Center, MI 49315
Phone: (616) 878-5554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Ao Wa Kiya ($140K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 71 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Michigan recipients (69%), followed by Illinois (16%), Kentucky (8%), and West Virginia (7%). Arizona accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $49K (2020) to $288K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Ao Wa Kiya Spring Lake, MI | Support | $140,000 |
| Partners in Evangelism Chicago, IL | Support | $45,000 |
| Women at Risk Intl Wyoming, MI | Support | $35,000 |
| Scripture Memory Moutain Mission Emmalena, KY | Support | $22,000 |
| Grace Ministries Ripley, WV | Support | $20,000 |
| Kenya Hope Zeeland, MI | Support | $10,000 |
| Send International Farmington, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Hugs Horses Children Youth Ranch Byron Center, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Truth Alive Grand Rapids, MI | NONE | $5,000 |
| United Indian Mission Intl Glendale, AZ | Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not stated.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,059 | — | $495 | $288,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $249,573 | $53,569 | $189,485 | $188,990 | 8 |
| 2022 | $385,489 | $532,830 | $498 | $214,025 | 20 |
| 2021 | $67,680 | $20,330 | $990 | $100,316 | 19 |
| 2020 | $48,340 | $578 | $87 | $49,000 | 14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it exists to advance religious activities, organizations that operate for the relief of poverty, and educational institutions.
Its 2024 grants included support for Partners in Evangelism, whose stated mission includes providing free religious resources to prisoners, military service members, college students, and other groups. Grace Ministries describes its mission as transferring money to India to support churches and native ministers. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $288,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $140,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $140,000 to Camp Ao Wa Ki Ya, $45,000 to Partners in Evangelism, $35,000 to Women at Risk International, $22,000 to Scripture Memory Mountain Mission, and $20,000 to Grace Ministries. The listed purposes were “support,” except for the grant to Truth Alive, whose purpose was listed as “none.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ardith Stephenson as president and Greg Koster as executive director. Cheryl Koster, Rick Koster, Susan Koster, Kurt Koster, and Linda Koster are listed as board members.
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation is led by Ardith Stephenson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ardith Stephenson
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Koster
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Koster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Koster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Koster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Koster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Koster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation
How much does Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation give each year?
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation gave $288K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $189K across 8 grants.
What is Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,800, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation give grants?
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and Kentucky (8%).
Does Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (9 grants).
Who are Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Ao Wa Kiya ($140,000), Partners in Evangelism ($45,000) and Women at Risk Intl ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation?
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it exists to advance religious activities, organizations that operate for the relief of poverty, and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation?
Applications may be requested in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's EIN?
Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3067600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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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Grantable. (2026). Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daniel-j-and-ardith-koster-foundation-morg_761dd645fd914bc1b8f4b415a4236cea
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