Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation

HOLLAND, MI EIN: 37-1467586

The Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation is a private family foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Established in 2011, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$151K

-79.6% YoY

Grant Count

-9.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-77.5% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds operations for various nonprofit organizations. Primary funding interests include:

Education
Mental health
Human services
Philanthropy and voluntarism
Science and STEM education
Youth development

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with consistent annual distributions. Recent grant activity includes:

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, with a particular emphasis on the local Holland, Michigan area.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $2.4M (95%)

Pennsylvania $41K (2%)

Arizona $32K (1%)

Connecticut $15K (1%)

Iowa $10K (0%)

Massachusetts $10K (0%)

South Dakota $5K (0%)

Ohio $4K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Arizona Connecticut Georgia Iowa Indiana Massachusetts Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota

Cities

AdaAmericusBostonBrightonColumbusDouglasGettysburgGrand RapidsHastingsHillsdaleHollandLansingMaricopaMidlandNew BritainPellaPentwaterPheonixPhoenixPittsburgh

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $1,463,730
Total Revenues: $12,485
Total Expenses: $751,325
Total Grants Distributed: Approximately $226,675 (28 grants)

As of Most Recent Filing (2024):

Total Assets: $1,415,698
Total Giving: $151,077

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,415,698	$1,463,730	$2,125,772
Revenue	$13,457	$12,485	$1,935
Expenses	$169,671	$751,325	$1,292,774
Qualifying Distributions	$153,267	$744,635	$1,287,933
Net Investment Income	$1,563	$6,421	—
Distributable Amount	$69,553	$72,871	$147,451

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

172 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Saints Andrew and Matthias Church ($25,000), Ruffed Grouse Society ($19,077), Holland Zeeland Community Foundation ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LANSING, MI	OPERATIONS	$100
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$1,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLLAND HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$5,000
CAMP SUNSHINE HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$500
CAROLINE'S PEACH FOUNDATION HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$2,500
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$5,550
CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS DOUGLAS, MI	OPERATIONS	$500
CWSCROP HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$1,500
DUTCH AMERICAN COUNCIL GRAND RAPIDS, MI	OPERATIONS	$1,000
EVERGREEN COMMONS HOLLAND, MI	OPERATIONS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

James L. Jurries — President (volunteer, no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES L JURRIES	TRUSTEE	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds operations for various nonprofit organizations. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Mental health • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Science and STEM education • Youth development

How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with consistent annual distributions. Recent grant activity includes: **2023 Grants (Sample):** • Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan: $33,000 • Geneva Camp and Retreat Center: $25,000 • Ruffed Grouse Society: $22,100 • Total of 28 grants made in 2023 **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $100–$555,000 • Average grant amount varies by year • Focus on operations support for established organizations

Where does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, with a particular emphasis on the local Holland, Michigan area.

What size grants does Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation award?

In 2024, Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $151K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.