John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation
The John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 60 grants totaling $2,515,300, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Michigan.
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation gave $2.5M across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,515,300
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,922
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $39,578,336
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 151 Central Avenue Suite 200, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 494-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Resthaven Care Center ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
317 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 317 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining shares went to South Dakota (2%), and Washington, DC, Georgia, and Colorado (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 60 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $2.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resthaven Care Center Holland, MI | General Operations | $550,000 |
| Geneva Camp and Retreat Center Holland, MI | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope Holland, MI | General Operations | $165,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hollandzeeland Holland, MI | General Operations | $130,000 |
| Engedi Church Holland, MI | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Holland, MI | General Operations | $80,000 |
| Renew Therapeutic Riding Center Holland, MI | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Community Action House Holland, MI | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Holland Deacons Conference Holland, MI | General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,578,336 | $5,368,999 | $3,064,798 | $2,515,300 | 60 | $2,573,835 | $4,935,904 | $2,455,336 |
| 2024 | $37,274,135 | $4,595,690 | $2,642,006 | $2,098,750 | 62 | $2,160,415 | $4,163,140 | $2,327,365 |
| 2023 | $35,320,451 | $3,916,312 | $2,795,372 | $2,336,000 | 66 | $2,387,300 | $3,528,105 | $2,049,565 |
| 2022 | $34,199,511 | $1,819,736 | $2,792,411 | $2,313,500 | 65 | $2,361,867 | $1,429,112 | $2,147,219 |
| 2021 | $35,172,186 | $3,282,668 | $3,287,064 | $2,815,250 | 64 | $2,860,990 | $2,871,913 | $2,368,023 |
| 2020 | $35,176,582 | $2,825,788 | $1,884,379 | $1,482,500 | 71 | — | $1,812,400 | $1,995,867 |
| 2019 | $34,639,074 | $15,815,932 | $2,741,050 | $2,402,815 | 66 | — | $1,085,590 | $1,534,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different fields. For example, Calvin University says it equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live as Christ’s agents of renewal. Benjamin’s Hope describes its work as providing a Christ-centered community for people with autism and other disabilities, including fellowship, treatment, housing, and meaningful work. Community Action House says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and opportunities to build skills for stability.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in therapeutic horsemanship (Renew Therapeutic Riding Center), services and assisted care for older adults (Evergreen Commons), and research and education (Van Andel Institute).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $2,515,300. Grants ranged from $1,700 to $550,000, with a median grant of $17,500. In 2024, it reported 62 grants totaling $2,098,750; in 2023, it reported 66 grants totaling $2,336,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $550,000 to Resthaven Care Center, $250,000 each to Geneva Camp and Retreat Center and Calvin University, and $165,000 to Benjamin’s Hope. Other notable grants included $130,000 to Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland, $100,000 to Engedi Church, and $80,000 to Boys and Girls Club. The listed grants were generally designated for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Spoelhof as president, Judith Spoelhof as secretary, Scott Spoelhof as treasurer, and Wendy Spoelhof, Christopher Spoelhof, and Stephen Spoelhof as directors.
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation is led by John Spoelhof, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Spoelhof
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Spoelhof
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Spoelhof
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Spoelhof
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig Spoelhof (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation
How much does John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation give each year?
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation gave $2.5M across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 62 grants.
What is John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $41,922, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation give grants?
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (31 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (10 grants), Zeeland, MI (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Resthaven Care Center ($550,000), Geneva Camp and Retreat Center ($250,000) and Calvin University ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation?
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation reported $39.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different fields. For example, Calvin University says it equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live as Christ’s agents of renewal. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's EIN?
John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2492821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John and Judy Spoelhof 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-judy-spoelhof-foundation-morg_0040642a5de74a95833d6f836ad72917
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