Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation
The Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $211,361, primarily to organizations in Michigan.
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation gave $211K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,361
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,433
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,482,380
- +56.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% 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 Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3770 Plainfield Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 364-9431
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Plymouth Heights ($55K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 4% to Virginia, and 2% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $212K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Heights Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $55,000 |
| Exalta Health Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $30,000 |
| Safe Haven Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Holland Home Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Iccf Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $12,000 |
| Wedgewood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $11,500 |
| Second Christian Reformed Grand Haven, MI | General Support | $11,111 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,482,380 | $1,118,127 | $224,251 | $211,361 | 17 | — | $786,702 | — |
| 2023 | $1,588,504 | $236,575 | $217,398 | $212,350 | 16 | — | $113,130 | $73,724 |
| 2022 | $1,569,327 | $132,444 | $73,175 | $67,200 | 13 | $67,200 | $58,175 | $69,418 |
| 2021 | $1,510,058 | $1,051,830 | $107,634 | $106,050 | 15 | $106,050 | $35,324 | $40,194 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including senior services, health, housing, prison ministry, and education organizations. Holland Home describes its mission as serving aged persons with love and compassion, a commitment to excellence, and a commitment to Christ’s teachings and example. ALL BELONG describes its mission as providing special education counseling, evaluation, and consulting services to schools, churches, and other organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $211,361. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $55,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $55,000 to Plymouth Heights, $30,000 to Exalta Health, $20,000 each to Safe Haven and Holland Home, $15,000 to ICCF, and $12,000 to Crossroads Prison Ministries. Holland Home and ALL BELONG received $20,000 and $2,500, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Douglas Kool is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation is led by Douglas Kool, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Kool
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation
How much does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation give each year?
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation gave $211K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 16 grants.
What is Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,433, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation give grants?
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% 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 (12 grants).
Does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Plymouth Heights ($55,000), Exalta Health ($30,000) and Safe Haven ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation?
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including senior services, health, housing, prison ministry, and education organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3072060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Douglas L and Kathy J Kool Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/douglas-l-and-kathy-j-kool-charitable-foundation-morg_4ecc19702a114f2cad3deb4747a24b93
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