Dragonfly Fund
Dragonfly Fund is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in July 2021 and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.8M
+15.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.4M
+1054.6% YoY
Grant Count
16
-54.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$716K
+2425.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dragonfly Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health Care
- Environmental Education
- Community and School Gardens
- Renewable Energy
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$19,600
Average Grant
$19,600
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- New Mexico
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $34,439,956
- Total Revenue: $12,223,322
- Total Expenses: $1,052,192
- Total Liabilities: $13,800
- Total Giving: $758,000 (26 grants)
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and Contributions: $10,000,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $2,213,845
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $9,477
Year-over-Year Changes (2023 vs. 2022):
- Grants and Contributions decreased 25.1%
- Investment Income increased 477%
- Total Revenue increased from $13,359,527 (2022) to $12,223,322 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,765,763 | $34,439,956 | $23,255,088 |
| Revenue | $12,217,407 | $12,223,322 | $13,744,504 |
| Expenses | $11,631,648 | $1,052,192 | $471,530 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,505,765 | $1,037,993 | $441,153 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,676,097 | $1,452,635 | $264,391 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,133,060 | $1,619,445 | $1,015,271 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Chicago Community Foundation ($10,000,000), Little Traverse Conservancy Inc ($1,000,000), Childrens Healing Center ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDATION SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| THE CENTER FOR US GLOBAL LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY BOYNE CITY, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY INC HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000,000 |
| CHILDRENS HEALING CENTER GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| GERALD R FORD FOUNDATION GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HARBOR SPRINGS GARDEN CLUB INC HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| THE HENRY FORD DEARBORN, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Hendrik Meyer - Chair
- Susanne Veeneman - President
- Liesel Meijer - Secretary and Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENDRIK MEIJER | CHAIR | 0.15 | — |
| LIESEL MEIJER | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | 0.77 | — |
| SUSANNE VEENEMAN | PRESIDENT | 0.77 | — |
| DAVID HOOKER | PROGRAM MANAGER | 0.04 | $618 |
| BETH SNYDER | PROGRAM MANAGER | 2 | $13,976 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dragonfly Fund fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Health Care • Environmental Education • Community and School Gardens • Renewable Energy
How do I apply for a grant from Dragonfly Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 26 grants totaling approximately $758,000 in 2023 • Average grant size: $19,600 • Median grant size: $7,500 • Typical award range: $1,500–$10,000,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Little Traverse Conservancy Inc. - $100,000 (General Operating Support) • Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre - $100,000 (General Operating Support) • National Constitution Center - $75,000 (General Operating Support)
Where does Dragonfly Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Michigan • Pennsylvania • New Mexico
What size grants does Dragonfly Fund award?
In 2024, Dragonfly Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $11.4M — an average of about $716K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Dragonfly Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dragonfly Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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