Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker 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.

Key facts about Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation

EIN: 37-1467586
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $151,077
Grants made (2024): 38
Average grant: $3,976
Median grant: $2,000
New grantees (estimate): 32% first-time grantees (12 of 38, 2024)
Total assets: $1,415,698
Primary geography: Michigan (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jim and Ginger Jurries Foundation's 38 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (86%) and 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). None of its 38 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (38 grants).

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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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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 $131K (86%)

Pennsylvania $19K (13%)

Ohio $1K (1%)

Indiana $500 (0%)

Share of all 38 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona Connecticut Georgia Iowa Indiana Massachusetts Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota

Cities

HollandGrand RapidsColumbusZeelandMaricopaAmericusBrightonHastingsLansingPheonixPittsburghPlainwellRockfordAdaBostonDouglasGettysburgHillsdaleMidlandNew Britain

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 recipients include Saints Andrew and Matthias Church ($25,000), Ruffed Grouse Society ($19,077), Holland Zeeland Community Foundation ($15,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

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

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS 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.