Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation
MARVIN G & JERENE L DEWITT FAMILY is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation gave $867K across 46 grants in 2023 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. 15% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $867,250
- +97.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,853
- +84.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 46, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (61% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 280 N River Ave Suite B, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (616) 393-8160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Northwestern College ($258K). Together the top 10 received $626K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 179 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 30% to Iowa, 4% to Colorado, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 46 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 83% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $440K (2022) to $1.2M (2020). In 2023 it made 46 grants totaling $867K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern College Orange City, IA | Annual Support | $257,500 |
| Western Theological Seminary Holland, MI | Annual Support | $103,750 |
| Reformed Church in America Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Support | $60,750 |
| Borculo Christan School Zeeland, MI | Annual Support | $42,000 |
| Words of Hope Grand Rapids, MI | Annual Support | $32,000 |
| Family Talk Colorado Springs, CO | Annual Support | $30,000 |
| Part Synod Mi RCA Cran Hill Ra Rodney, MI | Annual Support | $30,000 |
| Grand Haven Area Comm Found Grand Haven, MI | Annual Support | $25,000 |
| Unity Christian High School Hudsonville, MI | Annual Support | $23,000 |
| Zeeland Society for CHR Instr Zeeland, MI | Annual Support | $22,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $329,541 | $897,196 | $867,250 | 46 | $886,117 | $318,465 | $28,665 |
| 2022 | $567,655 | $107,549 | $468,758 | $440,100 | 43 | $447,549 | $98,496 | $65,674 |
| 2021 | $928,864 | $677,199 | $873,615 | $850,200 | 45 | $857,622 | $663,601 | $102,095 |
| 2020 | $1,125,280 | $494,745 | $1,179,266 | $1,155,100 | 45 | — | $479,588 | $127,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Northwestern College, the largest reported recipient, describes itself as a Christian academic community that engages students in learning and living to follow Christ. Geneva Camp & Retreat Center says it provides Christian camping experiences and retreat opportunities. Other recipients describe work in areas including religious education, children and families, end-of-life care, nature education, and food assistance. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $867,250. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $257,500, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $257,500 to Northwestern College, $103,750 to Western Theological Seminary, $60,750 to Reformed Church in America, $42,000 to Borculo Christian School, and $32,000 to Words of Hope. Other reported grants included $30,000 to Family Talk and $25,000 to Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Nancy L Haveman as president; Merle J DeWitt as vice-president; Marilyn J DeWitt and Robert DeBoer as treasurers; and Gary D DeWitt, Donald L DeWitt, and Keith A DeWitt as trustees.
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation is led by Nancy L. Haveman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nancy L. Haveman
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald L. Dewitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary D. Dewitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith A. Dewitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merle J. Dewitt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn J. Dewitt
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Deboer
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn J. Norman (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation
How much does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation give each year?
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation gave $867K across 46 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $440K across 43 grants.
What is Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $18,853, across 46 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation give grants?
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (15 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants), Zeeland, MI (6 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (46 grants).
Who are Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Northwestern College ($257,500), Western Theological Seminary ($103,750) and Reformed Church in America ($60,750), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Northwestern College, the largest reported recipient, describes itself as a Christian academic community that engages students in learning and living to follow Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's EIN?
Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3336470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Marvin G & Jerene L Dewitt Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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