Jonathan Foundation
Jonathan Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2025, it reported making 12 grants totaling $208,466 to charitable organizations in several states.
Jonathan Foundation at a glance
In short: Jonathan Foundation gave $208K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,466
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,372
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (72% 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 Jonathan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2580 Northboro Ct Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 243-1821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village School International ($37K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 58 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 18% to Texas, 4% each to Illinois and Tennessee, and 2% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jonathan Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $107K (2023) to $266K (2019). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village School International Tomball, TX | Operations | $37,488 |
| Calvary Church Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $30,000 |
| New Creations Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $27,489 |
| Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $27,489 |
| Grace Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $20,000 |
| Christ Church Anglican Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $20,000 |
| Grace Adventures Silver Lake, MI | Operations | $16,000 |
| One Collective Elgin, IL | Operations | $8,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Hermitage, TN | Operations | $8,000 |
| Up and Out Ministries Mears, MI | Operations | $6,000 |
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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 | — | $66,548 | $216,420 | $208,466 | 12 | $214,061 | $65,023 | $6,538 |
| 2024 | $149,872 | $54,068 | $164,931 | $160,000 | 10 | $162,089 | $51,830 | $11,596 |
| 2023 | $260,735 | $47,683 | $114,031 | $106,860 | 9 | $108,730 | $43,425 | $17,205 |
| 2022 | $327,083 | $59,899 | $249,085 | $242,600 | 11 | $244,633 | $55,447 | $27,952 |
| 2021 | $516,269 | $25,093 | $205,287 | $196,988 | 16 | $198,838 | $19,569 | $37,684 |
| 2020 | $696,463 | $42,778 | $180,135 | $173,233 | 16 | — | $37,758 | $44,740 |
| 2019 | $833,820 | $42,685 | $273,890 | $266,318 | 16 | — | $37,461 | $50,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Wedgwood Christian Services describes itself as dedicated to helping young people and families live productive and fulfilling lives. Grace Adventures Ministries says it seeks to impact people with Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, leadership training, and educational opportunities. The Pregnancy Care Center describes its work as empowering life-affirming decisions through education, medical services, counseling, and compassionate care. One Collective says it brings people together to help the oppressed and works toward access to food, freedom, and forgiveness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $208,466. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $37,488, with a median grant of $18,000. The largest awards included $37,488 to Village School International for operations; $30,000 to Calvary Church for operations; and $27,489 each to New Creations and Wedgwood Christian Services for operations.
Other notable 2025 grants included $20,000 each to Grace Ministries and Christ Church Anglican Grand Rapids; $16,000 to Grace Adventures; and $8,000 each to One Collective and Pregnancy Care Center. The listed grants were for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Velting as treasurer, Kim Velting as president, and Vicki Bickel as secretary.
Jonathan Foundation is led by Kim Velting, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Velting
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Bickel
Secretary
At - Large → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Velting
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis Velting (2019–2021) — President
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 Jonathan Foundation
How much does Jonathan Foundation give each year?
Jonathan Foundation gave $208K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 10 grants.
What is Jonathan Foundation's typical grant size?
Jonathan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $17,372, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Jonathan Foundation give grants?
Jonathan Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants).
Does Jonathan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jonathan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (12 grants).
Who are Jonathan Foundation's largest grantees?
Jonathan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Village School International ($37,488), Calvary Church ($30,000) and New Creations ($27,489), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Jonathan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Wedgwood Christian Services describes itself as dedicated to helping young people and families live productive and fulfilling lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Jonathan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jonathan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jonathan Foundation's EIN?
Jonathan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3246029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jonathan 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 17, 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 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Jonathan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jonathan-foundation-morg_07e794675efc4562853f5532365c02a3
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