Jonathan and David Foundation
The Jonathan and David Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 50 grants totaling $32,550; the largest listed awards were to religious organizations.
Jonathan and David Foundation at a glance
In short: Jonathan and David Foundation gave $33K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $651), top state Illinois. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,550
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $651
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $250,435
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (16% 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 Jonathan and David 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: 9365 Vergennes St Se, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 676-2548
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan and David Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abwe ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 253 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Illinois (16%), Michigan (15%), Florida (12%), Colorado (12%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jonathan and David Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 50 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $644. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 194% 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 $29K (2020) to $37K (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abwe Harrisburg, PA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Open the Bible Barrington, IL | Religious | $1,550 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Religious | $1,500 |
| Baptist Mid-Missions Cleveland, OH | Religious | $1,000 |
| Besiradio Bradenton, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Christ for the Philippines Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $1,000 |
| Compassion Radio Orange, CA | Religious | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $1,000 |
| South County Baptist Church St. Louis, MO | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 | $250,435 | $17,494 | $37,842 | $32,550 | 50 | $33,679 | $13,602 | $17,397 |
| 2023 | $270,783 | $25,806 | $37,598 | $32,700 | 52 | $33,601 | $21,933 | $17,148 |
| 2022 | $282,575 | $-4,459 | $42,052 | $36,550 | 54 | $37,384 | $4,628 | $21,864 |
| 2021 | $328,586 | $25,541 | $36,445 | $31,500 | 49 | $32,293 | $21,389 | $21,635 |
| 2020 | $339,490 | $9,096 | $34,672 | $29,350 | 48 | — | $5,196 | $20,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan and David Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grant records include awards identified as religious, alongside support for organizations with other charitable services. For example, Guiding Light Mission describes its work as partnering with individuals through rescue, recovery, and community re-engagement; Mel Trotter Ministries says it provides rescue and restoration for people experiencing hunger and homelessness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $32,550. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $500. Its largest listed award was $2,000 to ABWE. Other notable awards included $1,550 to Open the Bible and $1,500 to Wycliffe Bible Translators. Each of these listed grants had a religious purpose.
Other 2024 recipients included In Touch Ministries ($500), which says its mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church; Mukti Mission ($500), which says it provides avenues to bring hope, healing, and life for Indian women and children; and American Leprosy Missions ($500), which describes work to address leprosy, Buruli ulcer, and related diseases.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Biel as president, Steven Biel as treasurer, and Shaun Biel as secretary.
Jonathan and David Foundation is led by William Biel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Biel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shaun Biel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Biel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Jonathan and David Foundation
How much does Jonathan and David Foundation give each year?
Jonathan and David Foundation gave $33K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 52 grants.
What is Jonathan and David Foundation's typical grant size?
Jonathan and David Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $651, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan and David Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jonathan and David Foundation give grants?
Jonathan and David Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (15%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (7 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does Jonathan and David Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Jonathan and David Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (50 grants).
Who are Jonathan and David Foundation's largest grantees?
Jonathan and David Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Abwe ($2,000), Open the Bible ($1,550) and Wycliffe Bible Translators ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan and David Foundation?
Jonathan and David Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jonathan and David Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grant records include awards identified as religious, alongside support for organizations with other charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan and David 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 Jonathan and David Foundation's EIN?
Jonathan and David Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2443692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jonathan and David 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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