Jandernoa Foundation
Jandernoa Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $838,167, with recipients primarily in Michigan.
Jandernoa Foundation at a glance
In short: Jandernoa Foundation gave $838K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $838,167
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,527
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,220,015
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jandernoa Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 171 Monroe Ave Nw Suite 410, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 325-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jandernoa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Promise ($100K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($300,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 72 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jandernoa Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 229% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 636% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $914K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $300,000 |
| Family Promise Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Challenge Scholars Program | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Mi Great Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Mission and Events Sponsorshi | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Wes Grand Rapids, MI | Pledge Family Support | $31,667 |
| Opportunity Thrive Inc Rockford, MI | A Vision for Building Capacity | $25,000 |
| YWCA West Central Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Non-Profit Technical Assistance Fund | $25,000 |
| Mosaic Counseling South Haven, MI | You Matter Campaign | $25,000 |
| New City Kids Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,220,015 | $637,275 | $465,928 | $838,167 | 25 | $875,937 | $82,407 | $137,619 |
| 2023 | $4,160,627 | $1,265,952 | $5,297,952 | $914,400 | 26 | $1,147,313 | $65,227 | $173,138 |
| 2022 | $4,383,771 | $171,671 | $1,831,293 | $259,350 | 1 | $472,734 | $116,493 | $186,799 |
| 2021 | $5,191,772 | $121,570 | $4,618,585 | $255,000 | 17 | $1,512,034 | $57,769 | $286,607 |
| 2020 | $6,130,960 | $105,931 | $2,378,399 | $152,150 | 3 | — | $28,690 | $326,840 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jandernoa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Family Promise describes its mission as preventing and ending homelessness for families with children and helping them achieve sustainable independence. Mosaic Counseling says it provides accessible, affordable professional counseling, while Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children to reach their full potential through food and educational programs.
Other 2024 grantees included organizations focused on empowering women and girls, supporting educators, and creating a thriving and equitable West Michigan. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $838,167. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $300,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $300,000 to Catholic Central High School for general tuition support, $100,000 to Family Promise for general support, and $75,000 to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for its Challenge Scholars Program. Other grants included $50,000 to Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes for annual mission and events sponsorship and $31,667 to Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan for pledge family support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Lawrence as director, Susan Jandernoa as vice president, and Michael Jandernoa as president.
Jandernoa Foundation is led by Michael Jandernoa, President & T since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Jandernoa
President & T
President & Director → President & D, 2023
President & D → President & T, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lawrence
Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$163K (2022) → $23K (2024)
Susan Jandernoa
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carl Jandernoa (2020–2023) — Secretary & D
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to William Lawrence (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jandernoa Foundation
How much does Jandernoa Foundation give each year?
Jandernoa Foundation gave $838K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $914K across 26 grants.
What is Jandernoa Foundation's typical grant size?
Jandernoa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,527, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jandernoa Foundation give grants?
Jandernoa Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (18 grants).
Does Jandernoa Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Jandernoa Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are Jandernoa Foundation's largest grantees?
Jandernoa Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Promise ($100,000), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($100,000 across 2 grants) and Junior Achievement of the Mi Great ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($300,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jandernoa Foundation?
Jandernoa Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $876K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jandernoa Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Family Promise describes its mission as preventing and ending homelessness for families with children and helping them achieve sustainable independence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jandernoa Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jandernoa Foundation's EIN?
Jandernoa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3083625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jandernoa Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jandernoa Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jandernoa-foundation-morg_c4f7a18016cf481c954694f6109e5a9d
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