Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation
The Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. Its 2024 grants included support for Christian organizations and schools, children’s surgical care, and a community campaign.
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation gave $4.4M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,364,405
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,347
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,462,455
- -27.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (14 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7505 River Street Se Suite 200, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 454-4114
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cure International Inc ($2.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 249 grants of 296 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Michigan recipients received 86% of grant dollars. Recipients in Tennessee received 4%, while those in Georgia, Colorado, and Pennsylvania each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 48 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $120K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 132% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $1.9M (2021) to $4.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure International Inc Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $1,500,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | Spiritual Formation Center | $750,000 |
| Cure International Inc Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | Teacher Salaries | $500,000 |
| Ada Township Ada, MI | Connecting with Community Campaign | $200,000 |
| Grace Christian Academy of Leipers Fork Franklin, TN | Campaign - Building | $160,240 |
| The Jerry and Marcy Tubergen Fund (At NCF) Alpharetta, GA | General Operations | $101,000 |
| Capstone Legacy Foundation Wayne, PA | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Colson Center for Christian Worldview Colorado Springs, CO | Identity Project | $75,000 |
| Northpointe Christian Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $8,462,455 | $2,397,171 | $4,516,748 | $4,364,405 | 53 | $4,464,520 | $157,452 | $410,835 |
| 2023 | $11,632,757 | $1,167,497 | $4,326,078 | $4,220,750 | 59 | $4,325,304 | $935,541 | $550,190 |
| 2022 | $12,637,567 | $631,697 | $3,929,650 | $3,821,870 | 62 | $5,201,053 | $1,040,334 | $672,592 |
| 2021 | $14,695,875 | $2,806,487 | $2,023,222 | $1,880,121 | 60 | $1,936,723 | $541,527 | $935,425 |
| 2020 | $14,712,813 | $1,764,447 | $2,783,346 | $2,718,635 | 62 | — | $3,366,880 | $941,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $411K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Christian education, children’s health care, religious values, and community services.
Among its grantees, CURE International describes its work as providing surgical care for children with disabilities through a network of children’s hospitals in a compassionate Christian environment. NorthPointe Christian Schools says it educates children from preschool through grade 12, integrating biblical teachings into its subjects. Guiding Light Mission describes its work as supporting individuals through rescue, recovery, and re-engagement in community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $4,364,405. Grants ranged from $300 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest awards included $1,500,000 to CURE International for general operations; $750,000 to NorthPointe Christian Schools for a spiritual formation center; and $500,000 to each of CURE International for general operations and NorthPointe Christian Schools for teacher salaries. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Ada Township for its Connecting with Community campaign and $160,240 to Grace Christian Academy of Leipers Fork for a building campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerry L. Tubergen as president, Marcia D. Tubergen as secretary, and Wesley Kent as treasurer/assistant.
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation is led by Jerry L. Tubergen, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry L. Tubergen
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia D. Tubergen
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Kent
Treasurer & Assistant
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert H. Schierbeek (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation
How much does Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation give each year?
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation gave $4.4M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 59 grants.
What is Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $82,347, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation give grants?
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 86% 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 (15 grants), Ada, MI (5 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Spring Lake, MI (2 grants).
Does Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cure International Inc ($2,000,000 across 2 grants), Northpointe Christian Schools ($1,250,400 across 3 grants) and Ada Township ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation?
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Christian education, children’s health care, religious values, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's EIN?
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3297265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerry & Marcia Tubergen 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 October 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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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