Dragonfly Fund
Dragonfly Fund is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for capital campaigns, general operating costs, and programs.
Dragonfly Fund at a glance
In short: Dragonfly Fund gave $2.5M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $166K), mostly in Michigan. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,494,250
- -78.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $166,283
- -76.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $43,249,581
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% 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 Dragonfly Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 150499, Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Phone: (616) 888-3350
Website: https://dragonfly.xyz
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dragonfly Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Traverse Conservancy Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 86 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 2% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Illinois. Shares for Vermont and New Mexico were reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dragonfly Fund open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $250K; repeat grants $160K. How we count
Medians: $250K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 538% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $391K (2022) to $11.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc Harbor Springs, MI | Capital Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre Harbor Springs, MI | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| The Vandenberg Coalition Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| American Writers Museum Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Plymouth, VT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Boyne City Public Schools Boyne City, MI | Project/Program Support | $10,000 |
| Harbor Beach United Community Fund Harbor Beach, MI | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,249,581 | $6,087,588 | $2,868,005 | $2,494,250 | 15 | $2,634,468 | $7,116,166 | $2,030,499 |
| 2024 | $39,765,763 | $12,217,407 | $11,631,648 | $11,448,000 | 16 | $11,505,765 | $4,676,097 | $2,133,060 |
| 2023 | $34,439,956 | $12,223,322 | $1,052,192 | $991,500 | 35 | $1,037,993 | $1,452,635 | $1,619,445 |
| 2022 | $23,255,088 | $13,744,504 | $471,530 | $391,000 | 20 | $441,153 | $264,391 | $1,015,271 |
| 2021 | $9,982,069 | $10,003,470 | $21,401 | — | — | $20,268 | — | $409,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dragonfly Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 working in areas including land conservation, arts and culture, children’s services, literacy, education, and public policy. For example, Little Traverse Conservancy describes its work as protecting northern Michigan land through nature preserves, working forest reserves, and conservation easements. Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre says it operates a community-supported theatre providing film, drama, music, and literature; Literacy Center of West Michigan describes providing free literacy and English-language instruction to adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $2,494,250. Grant amounts ranged from $3,250 to $2,000,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $2,000,000 to Little Traverse Conservancy for a capital campaign, $250,000 to Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre for a capital campaign, and $100,000 to Children’s Healing Center for a capital campaign. Other reported awards included $40,000 to The Vandenberg Coalition for general operating support and $25,000 to Literacy Center of West Michigan for project/program support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hendrik Meijer as chair; Liesel Meijer as treasurer and secretary; Susanne Veeneman as president; and David Hooker and Beth Snyder as program managers.
Dragonfly Fund is led by Susanne Veeneman, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susanne Veeneman
President
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Hendrik Meijer
Chair
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hooker
Program Manager
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$618 (2024) → $10K (2025)
Beth Snyder
Program Manager
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$14K (2024) → $17K (2025)
Liesel Meijer
Treasurer & Secretary
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Hendrik Meyer (2020–2023) — Chair
- 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). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dragonfly Fund
How much does Dragonfly Fund give each year?
Dragonfly Fund gave $2.5M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11.4M across 16 grants.
What is Dragonfly Fund's typical grant size?
Dragonfly Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $166,283, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dragonfly Fund that year got $250K on average.
Where does Dragonfly Fund give grants?
Dragonfly Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Boyne City, MI (2 grants).
Does Dragonfly Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Dragonfly Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (4 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are Dragonfly Fund's largest grantees?
Dragonfly Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Little Traverse Conservancy Inc ($2,000,000), Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre ($250,000) and Childrens Healing Center ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dragonfly Fund?
Dragonfly Fund reported $43.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dragonfly Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including land conservation, arts and culture, children’s services, literacy, education, and public policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dragonfly Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Dragonfly Fund's EIN?
Dragonfly Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4119407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dragonfly Fund 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dragonfly Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dragonfly-fund-morg_b383a593381941f3b06ab23f3838f33a
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