John F Koetje & Delia Koetje
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje is a private foundation, based in Belmont, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $90K.
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje at a glance
In short: John F Koetje & Delia Koetje gave $260K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,008
- +135.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,890
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,007,019
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John F Koetje & Delia Koetje funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Unity Christian High School ($144K). Together the top 9 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How John F Koetje & Delia Koetje gives
- Giving grew 505% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $260K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Christian High School Hudsonville, MI | Christian Education | $143,508 |
| Lake City Christian Reformed Church Lake City, MI | Religous Institution | $46,000 |
| Hudsonville Christian School Hudsonville, MI | Christian Education | $30,000 |
| Bible League Crete, IL | Religious | $15,000 |
| Community Hope Lake City, MI | Religious | $10,000 |
| City Church Network (Covert) Nashville, TN | Religious Institution | $5,000 |
| Operation Roc Frostproof, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Bridge Street Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | After School Child Programs | $5,000 |
| Saint Jude's Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's Health Care | $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 | $2,007,019 | $160,602 | $289,493 | $260,008 | 9 | $260,008 | $90,282 | $113,121 |
| 2024 | $2,135,910 | $156,154 | $132,757 | $110,300 | 6 | $110,300 | $133,697 | $111,338 |
| 2023 | $2,112,513 | $117,506 | $197,760 | $138,300 | 7 | $138,300 | $54,451 | $104,337 |
| 2022 | $2,192,767 | $1,521,527 | $61,224 | $43,000 | 3 | $43,000 | $81,130 | $91,721 |
| 2021 | $732,464 | $183,289 | $47,745 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $65,430 | $42,696 |
| 2020 | $596,920 | $29,361 | $46,943 | $40,000 | 4 | — | $21,695 | $36,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F Koetje & Delia Koetje reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje is led by Delia Koetje, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Delia Koetje
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Van Popering
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Brower
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deeann Brinks
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John F. Koetje (2020) — President
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 John F Koetje & Delia Koetje
How much does John F Koetje & Delia Koetje give each year?
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje gave $260K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's typical grant size?
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,890, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John F Koetje & Delia Koetje give grants?
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudsonville, MI (2 grants) and Lake City, MI (2 grants).
Does John F Koetje & Delia Koetje give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's largest grantees?
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's largest 2025 grantees include Unity Christian High School ($143,508), Lake City Christian Reformed Church ($46,000) and Hudsonville Christian School ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John F Koetje & Delia Koetje?
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's EIN?
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3445373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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