Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture
THE FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE FOUNDATION IS A SINGLE PURPOSE FOUNDATION WITH AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR WERE THE INVESTMENT DECISIONS FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUND.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$188.3M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6.8M
+0.8% YoY
About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture
Based on IRS filings
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $188.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6.8M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $188,257,223 | $177,615,031 | $158,557,734 |
| Revenue | $5,673,899 | $6,990,934 | $15,873,533 |
| Expenses | $7,439,484 | $7,312,025 | $7,457,530 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,153,299 | $3,560,147 | $1,542,506 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include West Mich Horticultural Society ($6,823,032).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WEST MICH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT OF WMHS | $6,823,032 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN G BAAB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMARA R BAILEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM J BOER | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| SARALYN COUPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDALL S DAMSTRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY J FREIBURGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL A GAUDINO | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J CALDWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL R JULIEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY L KEANE | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| NANCY G KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN P MAINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENDRIK G MEIJER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER JF MEIJER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY S PADNOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSANNE T VEENEMAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture?
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds $188.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture?
As of 2024, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture holds $188.3M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6.8M in 2024.
Where does Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture operate?
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture award?
In 2024, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture awarded 1 grants totaling $6.8M — an average of about $6.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture's EIN?
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3118579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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