Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2025, it reported $1,987,500 in grants to 17 organizations, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Indiana.
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer at a glance
In short: Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer gave $2.0M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $117K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,987,500
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,912
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $46,392,747
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer
- 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: PO Box 150499, Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Phone: (616) 888-3350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 40 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Michigan (79% of grant dollars), New York (10%), Illinois (10%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $600,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Project/Program Support | $200,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Michigan Southfield, MI | Project/Program Support | $130,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation (Doug Meijer Giving Fund) Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation (Kendall Meijer Giving Fund) Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| I Understand Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Alano Club of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Bissell Pet Charities Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Kent County Youth Agricultural Association Lowell, MI | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
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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 | $46,392,747 | $5,109,457 | $2,344,370 | $1,987,500 | 17 | $2,125,628 | $5,670,209 | $2,201,441 |
| 2024 | $42,028,358 | $11,888,401 | $1,708,310 | $1,555,000 | 11 | $1,617,257 | $1,853,468 | $2,071,990 |
| 2023 | $30,390,566 | $11,421,169 | $554,707 | $492,750 | 6 | $537,300 | $1,383,726 | $1,391,022 |
| 2022 | $19,506,642 | $10,258,851 | $556,135 | $475,000 | 4 | $521,742 | $225,567 | $897,554 |
| 2021 | $9,803,876 | $10,003,470 | $199,594 | $175,000 | 2 | $198,361 | — | $409,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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 included capital campaigns, project and program support, and general operating support.
Grantees’ own descriptions show a range of services. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services says it provides behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion. Beer City Dog Biscuits says it provides vocational training, employment, and community for individuals with developmental disabilities through dog-biscuit production. New York-Presbyterian Fund says it administers funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes of New York and Presbyterian Hospital and other approved health-care-related charitable organizations. Alano Club of Kent County says it supports addiction recovery and hosts recovery support groups and meetings.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,987,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $600,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest listed awards were $600,000 to Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and $500,000 to Beer City Dog Biscuits, both for capital campaigns; $200,000 to New York-Presbyterian Fund for project/program support; and $130,000 to Make-A-Wish Michigan for project/program support. The foundation also gave $100,000 each to the Doug Meijer Giving Fund and Kendall Meijer Giving Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas Meijer as chair, Kendall Meijer as vice-chair, David Hooker as president, Hilary Roelofs as treasurer, Amy Schmidt as secretary, and Beth Snyder as program manager.
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer is led by David Hooker, President on every filing since 2023; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hooker
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Douglas Meijer
Chair
Director & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Schmidt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Hilary Roelofs
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Beth Snyder
Program Manager
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$14K (2024) → $17K (2025)
Kendall Meijer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cara Jones (2022–2023) — Former Program Manager
- Former: Stacie Behler (2020–2022) — Former President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Beth Snyder (Program Manager). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer
How much does Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer give each year?
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer gave $2.0M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 11 grants.
What is Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's typical grant size?
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $116,912, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer give grants?
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer gives mostly in Michigan: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (9 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (7 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's largest grantees?
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's largest 2025 grantees include Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ($600,000), Beer City Dog Biscuits ($500,000) and New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer?
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer reported $46.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (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 Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included capital campaigns, project and program support, and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer?
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 Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's EIN?
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4116661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 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 November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/doug-meijer-and-kendall-meijer-morg_9a67f304ef774b86b9caae1d3922bb37
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