Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County
Our primary purpose is to show the love of christ to individuals in need by providing free food, low cost clothing and household goods, counseling and prayer. We provide opportunities for self help and connection to christian mentors. The ministry also provides opportunities for volunteers to express their love and service to christ by acts of kindness to those in need.
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County at a glance
In short: Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,021,209
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Unexpected ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $27K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Unexpected Byron Center, MI | To Provide Support of the Organization's Food Banks | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,021,209 | $1,667,876 | $1,672,203 | $12,000 | 1 | $15,072 |
| 2023 | $747,978 | $630,338 | $596,141 | $27,000 | 2 | $6,189 |
| 2022 | $713,626 | $601,302 | $553,945 | $10,000 | 1 | $622 |
| 2021 | $675,385 | $557,761 | $470,228 | $20,000 | 2 | $369 |
| 2020 | $586,151 | $446,352 | $384,335 | — | — | $379 |
About Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County
Based on IRS filings
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Dorr, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County is led by Stan Jansen, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stan Jansen
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Zbytowski
Thrift Store Director
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Marlene Schaendorf
Food Pantry Director
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $37K (2024)
Melissa Bronkema
Operations Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $36K (2024)
Vickie Broersma
Compassion Care Director
New on the 2024 filing
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dirk Vander Wall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Dykstra
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Denbesten
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Elzinga
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Westendorf
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Owinga
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Zylstra
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Helen Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Graczyk
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rj Masselink
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Shafer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Kroll
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Bultman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kaye Evans (2020–2023) — Compassion Care Director
- Former: Aaron Scholten (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Graczyk (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Balfoort (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hank Williams (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Val Bultman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Wynalda (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mark Vantil (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Byars (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gayle Stewart (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Cramer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Redding (2020) — Director
- Former: Sandra Good (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Marlene Schaendorf (Food Pantry Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County
How much does Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County give each year?
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $27K across 2 grants.
How large is Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County?
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County?
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Dorr, MI. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County operate?
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County's EIN?
Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3194627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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