J & E Family Foundation
J & E Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Zeeland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $601K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $41K.
J & E Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J & E Family Foundation gave $35K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,375
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $600,609
- -0.0% 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.
Who J & E Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Old Reformed Church of Grand Rapids ($23K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J & E Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $7K (2023) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Reformed Church of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General | $12,500 |
| Old Reformed Church of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Ochten Building Collection | $10,000 |
| MOL Amateur Radio Association Zeeland, MI | Amateur Radio Club | $5,000 |
| SLD Read Grand Rapids, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Holland Area Beekeepers Assoc Holland, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Trinitarian Bible Society Grand Rapids, MI | Chinese Scripture Fund | $1,000 |
| Trinitarian Bible Society Grand Rapids, MI | Prisioner Bible Fund | $1,000 |
| Holland Amateur Radio Club Holland, MI | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $600,609 | $39,933 | $36,655 | $35,000 | 8 | $35,000 | $41,002 | $32,861 |
| 2024 | $600,662 | $51,423 | $30,421 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $34,127 | $31,129 |
| 2023 | $586,267 | $29,733 | $19,236 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,000 | $28,340 | $27,357 |
| 2022 | $579,554 | $20,188 | $419 | — | — | — | $20,188 | $21,940 |
| 2021 | $559,785 | $3,150 | $10,416 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $3,150 | $27,856 |
| 2020 | $567,051 | $2,966 | $33,781 | $33,000 | 2 | — | $2,966 | $29,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & E Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J & E Family Foundation is led by Jacob C. Mol Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacob C. Mol Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evlynn J. Mol
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Mol
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 J & E Family Foundation
How much does J & E Family Foundation give each year?
J & E Family Foundation gave $35K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
What is J & E Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J & E Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J & E Family Foundation give grants?
J & E Family 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 Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants) and Holland, MI (2 grants).
Does J & E Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of J & E Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J & E Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J & E Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Old Reformed Church of Grand Rapids ($22,500 across 2 grants), MOL Amateur Radio Association ($5,000) and SLD Read ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J & E Family Foundation?
J & E Family Foundation reported $601K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J & E Family Foundation?
J & E Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Zeeland, MI. It holds $601K in total assets as of 2025.
What is J & E Family Foundation's EIN?
J & E Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4327085. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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