Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 23-7066716

Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $667K.

Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation at a glance

In short: Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation gave $667K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $667K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$667,409
Grants made (2020)
1
Average grant
$667,409
Median grant
$667,409
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 Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2020

Van Andel Research Institute: $667KVan Andel Research Institute$667K

The largest 2020 recipient was Van Andel Research Institute ($667K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Grand Rapids

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grant2020

In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $667K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Van Andel Research Institute Grand Rapids, MIHealth & Well-Being$667,409
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsDistributable Amount
2020$2,316$683,919$667,4091$31,852

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation is led by David Van Andel, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • David Van Andel

    President

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Dandridge

    Secretary & Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation

How much does Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation give each year?

Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation gave $667K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation operate?

Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

How much is Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation's EIN?

Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7066716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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