Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation
The Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. It provides college scholarships to deserving students.
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation at a glance
In short: Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation gave $81K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,207,485
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Stefan Wanczyk, Director, to obtain an application form. Submit the form with an official high school transcript and letters of recommendation. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, attend a Macomb County, Michigan-area high school, demonstrate hardship that could otherwise prevent college attendance, and be scheduled to attend college full-time beginning the following fall semester.
- Review Cycle
- May 31.
- Deadline
- May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Stefan Wanczyk Director
Mailing address: 13231 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315
Phone: (248) 764-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zoey Azar ($3K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Applicants must attend a high school in the Macomb County, Michigan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $84K (2024). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoey Azar Macomb, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Mariah Bard New Baltimore, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Michaela Bridges Lenox, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Serenity Burgos Macomb, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| James Burleson V Macomb, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Gabrielle Chunn Chesterfield, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Nico Di Ponio Clinton TWP, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Fahmida Faiza Warren, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| TIA Fettohy Shelby TWP, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Alexis Gress St Clair Shores, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,207,485 | $195,342 | $88,837 | $81,000 | 27 | $81,000 | $190,838 | $82,494 |
| 2024 | $1,100,980 | $149,997 | $93,181 | $84,000 | 28 | $84,000 | $142,430 | $76,311 |
| 2023 | $1,044,164 | $69,788 | $74,404 | $69,000 | 23 | $69,000 | $58,008 | $68,553 |
| 2022 | $1,048,780 | $71,827 | $92,740 | $78,000 | 26 | $78,000 | $35,076 | $68,523 |
| 2021 | $1,069,693 | $146,238 | $72,809 | $66,000 | 22 | $66,000 | $62,165 | $76,778 |
| 2020 | $996,264 | $63,647 | $73,288 | $69,000 | 23 | — | $38,805 | $64,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K 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
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide college scholarships to deserving students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $81,000. Each grant was $3,000. It made 28 grants totaling $84,000 in 2024 and 23 grants totaling $69,000 in 2023.
Examples of 2025 scholarship recipients include Zoey Azar of Macomb, Mariah Bard of New Baltimore, and Dreyden Jackson of Detroit; each received $3,000 for an educational purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stefan Wanczyk as President, Michael G Cumming as Secretary, and Paul F Rhodes as Treasurer.
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation is led by Stefan Wanczyk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stefan Wanczyk
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Cumming
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul F. Rhodes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation
How much does Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation give each year?
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation gave $81K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 28 grants.
What is Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's typical grant size?
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation give grants?
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macomb, MI (5 grants), Clinton TWP, MI (5 grants), New Baltimore, MI (3 grants) and Shelby TWP, MI (2 grants).
Does Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (27 grants).
Who are Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's largest grantees?
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Zoey Azar ($3,000), Mariah Bard ($3,000) and Michaela Bridges ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation?
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide college scholarships to deserving students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation?
Contact Stefan Wanczyk, Director, to obtain an application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's EIN?
Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3085929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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