Pierson J Roon Family Foundation
The Pierson J Roon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Allendale, Michigan. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pierson J Roon Family Foundation gave $245K across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $245,000
- +483.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +566.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $106,800
- -29.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pierson J Roon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6640 Annabelle Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 895-7884
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pierson J Roon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Allendale Christian School ($206K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 1% to New Mexico, and 1% to Washington. Named Michigan recipients included organizations in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Hudsonville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pierson J Roon Family Foundation gives
- 79% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $245K (2021). In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Christian School Allendale, MI | Loyalty/Bdg Fund/Special Ed | $206,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
| World Renew Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Second Church of Allendal Allendale, MI | Tuition Assitance | $4,000 |
| Unity Christian High School Hudsonville, MI | PACE/Tuition Assistance | $4,000 |
| Family Life Center Allendale, MI | General Support | $4,000 |
| Anchor Point and New Era Chr Schools Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $4,000 |
| Calvin Univ & Seminary Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,000 |
| Wycliff Bible Translators Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,000 |
| Greater Europe Mission Grand Rapids, MI | Geneal Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $106,800 | $601,469 | $245,552 | $245,000 | 14 | $200,917 | $37,197 |
| 2020 | $150,882 | $8,469 | $42,039 | $42,000 | 16 | $8,430 | $39,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pierson J Roon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available records do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2021 grants went to schools, churches, universities, and Christian and humanitarian organizations. Among its grantees, World Renew describes its work as disaster response, community health, economic opportunity, food security, and peace and justice; World Vision describes its work as emergency relief and long-term community development; and Love INC describes its mission as transforming lives and communities in the name of Christ. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s stated mission.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $245,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $206,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grant was $206,000 to Allendale Christian School for “Loyalty/Bdg Fund/Special Ed.” Other notable grants included $6,000 to Resonate Global Mission and $5,000 to World Renew, both for general support; and $4,000 each to Second Church of Allendal for tuition assistance, Unity Christian High School for PACE/tuition assistance, Family Life Center for general support, and Anchor Point and New Era Chr Schools for general support. World Vision received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Pierson J Roon and Idamarie Roon as directors, and Ruth Washburn as treasurer.
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Idamarie Roon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pierson J Roon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Washburn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Pierson J Roon Family Foundation
How much does Pierson J Roon Family Foundation give each year?
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation gave $245K across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $42K across 16 grants.
What is Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,000, and its average grant was $17,500, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pierson J Roon Family Foundation give grants?
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (7 grants) and Allendale, MI (4 grants).
Does Pierson J Roon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Allendale Christian School ($206,000), Resonate Global Mission ($6,000) and World Renew ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Pierson J Roon Family Foundation?
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation reported $107K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $601K.
What does Pierson J Roon Family Foundation fund?
The available records do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2021 grants went to schools, churches, universities, and Christian and humanitarian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pierson J Roon Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Pierson J Roon Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Pierson J Roon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's EIN?
Pierson J Roon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3628676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Pierson J Roon Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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