Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grandville, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K.
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation at a glance
In short: Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2019 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $22,100
- Grants made (2019)
- 7
- Average grant
- $3,157
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 7 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,126 | $22,221 | $22,100 | 7 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation is led by William Verwys, President on the 2019 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2019 filing
William Verwys
President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation
How much does Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation give each year?
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation's typical grant size?
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,157, across 7 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation give grants?
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation's EIN?
Melvin & Helen Verwys Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3252349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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