Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund
41 WASHINGTON ST FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Grand Haven, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 12 organizations, all in Michigan, including homeless shelters, ministries, and other community organizations.
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund gave $135K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,500
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,208
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,657,034
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names James Hovinga as the person to contact. It states that there are no specific format requirements and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: James Hovinga
Mailing address: 914 S Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 850-1330
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muskegon Rescue Mission ($50K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 67 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $187K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Rescue Mission Muskegon, MI | Homeless Shelter | $50,000 |
| Gateway Mission Holland, MI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Love in Action Grand Haven, MI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Homeless Shelter | $15,000 |
| Kids Hope USA Zeeland, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Guiding Light Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Geneva Holland, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Grand Haven, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Degage Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,657,034 | $193,329 | $143,871 | $134,500 | 12 | $134,500 | $183,958 | $134,355 |
| 2024 | $2,586,574 | $146,653 | $163,728 | $145,500 | 12 | $145,500 | $128,425 | $130,558 |
| 2023 | $2,577,139 | $437,151 | $181,808 | $165,500 | 15 | $165,500 | $420,843 | $122,088 |
| 2022 | $2,351,610 | $222,288 | $203,410 | $187,000 | 14 | $187,000 | $175,878 | $134,011 |
| 2021 | $2,355,636 | $88,089 | $126,302 | $100,550 | 14 | $100,550 | $62,337 | $139,966 |
| 2020 | $2,363,630 | $52,906 | $153,250 | $116,500 | 16 | — | $97,872 | $136,370 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2025 — 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 included support designated for homeless shelters, general funds, and a care ministry.
Among its grantees, Mel Trotter Ministries says it demonstrates the compassion of Jesus Christ through rescue and restoration for people experiencing hunger and homelessness. The Other Way Ministries says it empowers neighbors in a low-income Grand Rapids community through basic-needs assistance, referrals, and holistic programming. Dégagé Ministries says it reflects the love of Christ through relationships and programs fostering dignity and respect. Kids Hope USA describes a school-based mentoring program connecting churches and organizations with elementary schools. Wedgwood Christian Services describes itself as a Christian organization helping young people and families live productive and fulfilling lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $145,500 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $84,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $84,000 to Muskegon Rescue Mission for a homeless shelter. Other grants included $10,000 each to Gateway Mission for its general fund, Love in Action for its general fund, and Mel Trotter Ministries for a homeless shelter. Camp Geneva, Dégagé Ministries, Kids Hope USA, The Other Way Ministries, and The Salvation Army each received $5,000. Wedgwood Christian Services received $2,500, while Covenant Life Church and Resilience each received $2,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $134,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sue Boschma as president and treasurer, and James Hovinga and Debra Hovinga as directors.
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund is led by Sue Boschma, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sue Boschma
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hovinga
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Hovinga
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund
How much does Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund give each year?
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund gave $135K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 12 grants.
What is Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,208, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund that year got $6K on average.
Where does Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund give grants?
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants), Grand Haven, MI (4 grants) and Holland, MI (2 grants).
Does Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Muskegon Rescue Mission ($50,000), Gateway Mission ($15,000) and Love in Action ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund?
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support designated for homeless shelters, general funds, and a care ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund?
The 2024 filing names James Hovinga as the person to contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's EIN?
Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1438980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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