Onequest Foundation
Onequest Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan and other states.
Onequest Foundation at a glance
In short: Onequest Foundation gave $241K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,500
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,250
- -75.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $556,011
- -19.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Onequest Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 205 Norwood Drive, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (616) 786-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Onequest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Chapel ($50K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 143 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 8% to Colorado, 4% to Indiana, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Onequest Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 734% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2024) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Chapel Zeeland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $50,000 |
| Camp Geneva Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $25,000 |
| Belay Youth Ministry Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Winning at Home Zeeland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Family Talk Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Holland Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Pregnancy Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Alpha Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Holland Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556,011 | $134,728 | $271,370 | $240,500 | 26 | $252,933 | $122,291 | $34,472 |
| 2023 | $692,902 | $419,217 | $1,090,755 | $1,075,000 | 28 | $1,082,875 | $411,337 | $60,468 |
| 2022 | $1,365,578 | $1,172,280 | $999,159 | $980,000 | 29 | $988,575 | $163,699 | $88,694 |
| 2021 | $1,190,988 | $677,039 | $1,298,216 | $1,263,000 | 24 | $1,268,623 | $410,591 | $79,945 |
| 2020 | $1,821,833 | $1,626,023 | $1,133,800 | $1,108,500 | 36 | — | $981,897 | $57,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Onequest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: Belay Youth Ministry says it engages youth through programs, events, and Christian mentors; Hospice of Holland says it provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support in end-of-life care; and Compassionate Heart Ministries says it builds inclusive relationships in Christ for people with mild to moderate disabilities. Critter Barn describes itself as an educational farm, while Alpha Grand Rapids says it provides holistic services to people affected by unplanned pregnancy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $240,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Listed awards included $50,000 to Grace Chapel, $25,000 to Camp Geneva, $20,000 each to Belay Youth Ministry and Winning at Home, and $10,000 each to Family Talk, Focus on the Family, Hospice of Holland, and Lakeshore Pregnancy. The listed purposes for these awards were unrestricted grants to the recipients’ general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Mary E. DeWitt, president; Jacqueline Curtiss, Laurie S. Wierda, Steven L. DeWitt, and Linda E. Berghorst, vice presidents; and James R. DeWitt, secretary and treasurer.
Onequest Foundation is led by Mary E. Dewitt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary E. Dewitt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Curtiss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Dewitt
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie S. Wierda
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda E. Berghorst
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Dewitt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Onequest Foundation
How much does Onequest Foundation give each year?
Onequest Foundation gave $241K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 28 grants.
What is Onequest Foundation's typical grant size?
Onequest Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,250, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Onequest Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Onequest Foundation give grants?
Onequest Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Zeeland, MI (8 grants), Holland, MI (7 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Onequest Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Onequest Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Onequest Foundation's largest grantees?
Onequest Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Chapel ($50,000), Camp Geneva ($25,000) and Belay Youth Ministry ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Onequest Foundation?
Onequest Foundation reported $556K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Onequest Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Onequest Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Onequest Foundation's EIN?
Onequest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3080740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Onequest 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Onequest Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/onequest-foundation-morg_73931317e7be4618b60e7d46845154a8
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