Encompasskids
Serving vulnerable children, youth and families in south africa.
Encompasskids at a glance
In short: Encompasskids gave $113K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,550
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,550
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $112,550
- Total assets
- $171,748
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Encompasskids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethany Christian Services ($113K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Encompasskids gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $180K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $112,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,748 | $405,538 | $392,658 | $112,550 | 1 | $2,449 |
| 2023 | $158,868 | $345,152 | $318,464 | $155,125 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $132,180 | $313,097 | $381,137 | $180,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $220,220 | $315,355 | $245,301 | $110,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $130,266 | $152,739 | $30,090 | — | — | — |
About Encompasskids
Based on IRS filings
Encompasskids is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Holland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $113K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Encompasskids is led by Paul Scholten, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Scholten
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Vandenbosch
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Devries
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Tanis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeke Swift
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Poppe
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Avink
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Tolsma
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Denise Kingdom Grier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Siebers (2020–2023) — Former Secretary
- Former: Mark Burr (2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Chambers (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Les Lanser (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Langworthy (2022) — Director
- Former: Dale Terpstra (2020) — Director
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 Encompasskids
How much does Encompasskids give each year?
Encompasskids gave $113K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $155K across 1 grant.
How large is Encompasskids?
Encompasskids reported $172K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $406K.
What is Encompasskids?
Encompasskids is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Holland, MI. It holds $172K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Encompasskids operate?
Encompasskids has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Encompasskids's EIN?
Encompasskids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2449509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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