Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation
The Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the stated purposes of the largest grants being operations.
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation gave $151K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,077
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,976
- -77.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,415,698
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (12 of 38, 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 Jim and Ginger Jurries 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: 347 Settlers Road 120, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 396-5211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saints Andrew and Matthias Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 172 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Ohio. The filing also reports 0% for Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 38 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% of 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 $132K (2020) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saints Andrew and Matthias Church Hastings, MI | Operations | $25,000 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | Operations | $19,077 |
| Holland Zeeland Community Foundation Holland, MI | Operations | $15,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $12,000 |
| Gateway Mission Holland, MI | Operations | $6,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Holland, MI | Operations | $5,550 |
| Kent County Orange Crushers Ada, MI | Operations | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Holland, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Commons Holland, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,415,698 | $13,457 | $169,671 | $151,077 | 38 | $153,267 | $1,563 | $69,553 |
| 2023 | $1,463,730 | $12,485 | $751,325 | $742,075 | 42 | $744,635 | $6,421 | $72,871 |
| 2022 | $2,125,772 | $1,935 | $1,292,774 | $1,285,173 | 34 | $1,287,933 | — | $147,451 |
| 2021 | $3,588,424 | $15 | $183,828 | $177,983 | 28 | $180,198 | — | $181,180 |
| 2020 | $3,644,923 | $-104,103 | $134,198 | $132,000 | 30 | — | — | $156,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 include organizations with varied missions. For example, Ruffed Grouse Society says it works to improve wildlife habitat and forest health and promote a conservation ethic. Evergreen Commons says it supports older adults through community services and assisted care. Children’s Advocacy Center says it helps children and families affected by abuse and neglect, while Mel Trotter Ministries says it provides rescue and restoration for people experiencing hunger and homelessness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $151,077. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to Saints and Matthias Church, $19,077 to Ruffed Grouse Society, $15,000 to Holland Zeeland Community Foundation, and $12,000 to Grand Rapids Symphony. The filing lists operations as the purpose for these grants. Other 2024 recipients included Gateway Mission ($6,000), Children’s Advocacy Center ($5,550), and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James L. Jurries is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation is led by James L. Jurries, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Jurries
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation
How much does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation give each year?
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation gave $151K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $742K across 42 grants.
What is Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,976, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation give grants?
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (18 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants), Zeeland, MI (3 grants) and Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (38 grants).
Who are Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saints Andrew and Matthias Church ($25,000), Ruffed Grouse Society ($19,077) and Holland Zeeland Community Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation?
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, Ruffed Grouse Society says it works to improve wildlife habitat and forest health and promote a conservation ethic. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Ginger Jurries 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 Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1467586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jim and Ginger Jurries 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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