Miedema Foundation
Miedema Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jenison, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $57K.
Miedema Foundation at a glance
In short: Miedema Foundation gave $120K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $24,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,583,934
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Miedema Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant Christian ($50K). Together the top 5 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Grand Rapids, MI | To Support Christian School | $50,000 |
| Heritage Christian School Hudsonville, MI | To Support the Christian School | $20,000 |
| Redeemer Christian School Zeeland, MI | To Support the Christian School | $20,000 |
| Eastside Christian School Grand Rapids, MI | To Support Christian School | $20,000 |
| Protestant Reformed Orchesta Grand Rapids, MI | To Support Christian Music | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,583,934 | $1,503,115 | $129,699 | $120,000 | 5 | $120,000 | $56,998 |
| 2022 | $1,316,536 | $1,255,457 | $19,024 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 | $15,955 |
| 2021 | $888,107 | $888,107 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miedema Foundation is led by Ronald Miedema, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Miedema
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bruce Miedema
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Todd Miedema
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Miedema Foundation
How much does Miedema Foundation give each year?
Miedema Foundation gave $120K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Miedema Foundation's typical grant size?
Miedema Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miedema Foundation give grants?
Miedema Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Miedema Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Miedema Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Miedema Foundation's largest grantees?
Miedema Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant Christian ($50,000), Heritage Christian School ($20,000) and Redeemer Christian School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Miedema Foundation?
Miedema Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Miedema Foundation's EIN?
Miedema Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3557526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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