LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
The corporation is organized to support the grand haven area community foundation and will support the greatest needs of the West Michigan region including support to positively impact Ottawa county and Muskegon county.
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund at a glance
In short: LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund gave $242K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,773
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,539
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,868,449
- +74.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
Community Impact Grant Program
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Field of Interest Grants
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
Amount
$40,000 - $150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tri-Cities Family YMCA ($100K). Together the top 7 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund gives
- Giving grew 1109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities Family YMCA Grand Haven, MI | Y of all: a campaign to honor our legacy and build our future | $100,000 |
| Read Muskegon Muskegon, MI | Learn, TRANSFORM,THRIVE; Building a Home for Literacy Program | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County Muskegon, MI | Farm Support | $25,000 |
| Grand Valley State Unviersity Grand Rapids, MI | Save Our Shores Campaign | $25,000 |
| Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Holland, MI | Support for Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanics Training | $21,573 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore Muksegon, MI | Great Futures Start Here | $20,200 |
| Tri Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Inc Grand Haven, MI | Affordable Housing | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,868,449 | $2,941,338 | $307,162 | $241,773 | 7 | $441,338 |
| 2023 | $3,935,300 | $5,058,193 | $1,214,145 | $1,210,000 | 5 | $8,193 |
| 2022 | $8,437 | $334 | $141 | — | — | $334 |
| 2021 | $10,359 | $30,447 | $20,150 | $20,000 | 1 | $447 |
About LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
Based on IRS filings
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund is a public charity, based in Grand Haven, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $441K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund is led by Barbara Vanheest, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Vanheest
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Creswell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Peel
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Timothy Parker (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund
How much does LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund give each year?
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund gave $242K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 5 grants.
What is LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's typical grant size?
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,539, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund give grants?
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Haven, MI (2 grants) and Muskegon, MI (2 grants).
Does LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's largest grantees?
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Tri-Cities Family YMCA ($100,000), Read Muskegon ($30,000) and Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund?
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's EIN?
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1633335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Steven and Kathryn Bandstra Foundation
Norton Shores, MI
The foundation supports scholarships, university programs, food assistance, and community organizations, with most funding going to Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $800 to $100,000, with a median of $3,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
21
Total Given
$245K
Folkert Family Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$441K
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc
Grand Haven, MI
The foundation funds arts and culture, health and human services, diversity and inclusion, education, economic and community betterment, and environmental projects serving Northwest Ottawa County or the wider West Michigan region. Its 2024 grants had a median award of about $19,900; organizations may submit a preliminary application for Community Impact grants at any time.
Assets
$192.9M
Grants
197
Total Given
$10.9M
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Lansing, MI
Michigan nonprofit assocation serves nonprofits to advance their missions.
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Mercy Health Partners
Muskegon, MI
We, mercy health and trinity health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.Mercy Health Partners is a member of mercy health and trinity health.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.1M
Prosperity Now
Washington, DC
Prosperity Now funds organizations advancing economic opportunity and financial security, including work in housing, small business, family financial health, tax opportunity, and support for community-serving organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $17,238 to $1.91 million, with a median of $92,500, and its work is nationwide, though most 2024 grant dollars went to California. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.7M
Grants
4
Total Given
$2.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?