James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation
James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $843K.
James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation at a glance
In short: James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation gave $843K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $421K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $842,938
- +1815.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -84.6% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $421,469
- +12352.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $421,469
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Grand Rapids Foundation ($833K). Together the top 2 received $843K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2019) to $843K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $843K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $832,938 |
| Feeding America West Michigan Comstock Park, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,934 | $847,271 | $842,938 | 2 | — | $5,195 |
| 2019 | $844,337 | $227,733 | $54,880 | $44,000 | 13 | $217,103 | $38,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation is led by David Keyser, Trustee & President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David Keyser
Trustee & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation
How much does James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation give each year?
James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation gave $843K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $44K across 13 grants.
Where does James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation operate?
James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation's EIN?
James & Almeda Vander Waals Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2683671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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