The Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1996 and based in Ada, Michigan. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on Christian-based programs and services, as well as heart science initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+3.4% YoY
Grant Count
53
-10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
+15.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Christian-based programs and services
- Heart science center support
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
The foundation maintains a particular commitment to Christian organizations and private Christian schools, with a geographic emphasis on West Michigan institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $1,500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Tennessee, and Colorado, with particular concentration on West Michigan-based Christian organizations and educational institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $11.6 million
- Total giving: $4.2 million
- Total revenues: $1,167,497
- Total expenses: $4,326,078
Historical Comparison (2022):
- Total assets: $12.6 million
- Total giving: $3.8 million
- Number of grants: 61
- Median grant: $8,000
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jerry L. Tubergen - President and founder of the foundation. Tubergen serves as CEO of RDV Corporation and manages investments through Ottawa Private Capital LLC.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY L TUBERGEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARCIA D TUBERGEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WESLEY KENT | TREASURER/ASSISTANT | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with significant commitments to both local and national Christian organizations. Recent grants demonstrate ongoing support for Christian education through institutions like NorthPointe Christian Schools and international health initiatives through CURE International.
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grants $2 million \u2014 Hubbell-Waterman FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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