Onequest Foundation
The OneQuest Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan, established in 1993. Also known as the Jack and Mary DeWitt Family Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with a volunteer-led structure. The foundation supports multiple U.S. cities and states through unrestricted grants to general funds.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$556K
-19.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$241K
-77.6% YoY
Grant Count
26
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-75.9% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus includes:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
approximately $500–$650,000 (based on typical awards)
Average Grant
approximately $500–$650,000 (based on typical awards)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, including:
- Michigan: Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, Petoskey, Zeeland
- Indiana: Fishers
- Colorado: Colorado Springs
- Illinois: Sauk Village
- New Jersey: Camden
- District of Columbia: Washington
Primary funding states: Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $556,011 (2024 filing)
- Total revenues: $134,728
- Total expenses: $271,370
- Investment income and dividends: $18,548
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $116,054
Expense Ratio: 260.2% of total revenue spent on programs
Historical Assets: Previously reported at $692,902 with expenses of $1,090,755 and revenue of $419,217 in an earlier filing period.
Staffing: Zero employees on payroll (all volunteer leadership)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $556,011 | $692,902 | $1,365,578 |
| Revenue | $134,728 | $419,217 | $1,172,280 |
| Expenses | $271,370 | $1,090,755 | $999,159 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $252,933 | $1,082,875 | $988,575 |
| Net Investment Income | $122,291 | $411,337 | $163,699 |
| Distributable Amount | $34,472 | $60,468 | $88,694 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grace Chapel ($50,000), Camp Geneva ($25,000), Belay Youth Ministry ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA GRAND RAPIDS GRAND RAPIDS, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| BELAY YOUTH MINISTRY HOLLAND, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOLLAND HOLLAND, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| CAMP GENEVA HOLLAND, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| COMPASSIONATE HEART MINISTRIES ZEELAND, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| CRITTER BARN ZEELAND, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| DEVOS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GRAND RAPIDS, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| FAMILY CHURCH HAMILTON, MI | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer team of six individuals, all serving without compensation:
- Mary E. DeWitt: President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY E DEWITT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE CURTISS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LAURIE S WIERDA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES R DEWITT | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN L DEWITT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LINDA E BERGHORST | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking, with recent awards distributed to youth development, family services, and Christian ministry organizations across its geographic focus areas.
Yung Family Foundation invests $1 million in OneQuest Health - Lane ReportFrequently Asked Questions
What does Onequest Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus includes: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Onequest Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 28-32 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $240,500 • Average grant size: approximately $500–$650,000 (based on typical awards) • Grant type: Primarily unrestricted grants to general funds **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Family Life Ministries Inc Winning at Home: $20,000 • Belay Youth Ministry: $20,000 • Family Talk Action Corporation: $10,000 • Zero Gravity Ministries: $5,000 (2023) • Renew TRC **Application Status:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with a…
Where does Onequest Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, including: • **Michigan:** Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, Petoskey, Zeeland • **Indiana:** Fishers • **Colorado:** Colorado Springs • **Illinois:** Sauk Village • **New Jersey:** Camden • **District of Columbia:** Washington Primary funding states: Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and New Jersey.
What size grants does Onequest Foundation award?
In 2024, Onequest Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $241K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Onequest Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Onequest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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