Rainbow Foundation
Rainbow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $16K.
Rainbow Foundation at a glance
In short: Rainbow Foundation gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $188K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,125,228
- +1530.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $187,538
- +1259.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $86,547
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Rainbow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Calvin College ($801K). Together the top 6 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2019) to $1.1M (2020). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship Endowment | $801,032 |
| Camp Roger Rockford, MI | Team Building Course | $101,082 |
| Kalamazoo Christian Schools Kalamazoo, MI | Making All Things New | $90,037 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | Assistance with Remote Learning | $83,056 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Empower DB, Laptop Computers | $25,021 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services Kentwood, MI | Education and Comm Tech Upgrades | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $20,810 | $1,138,991 | $1,125,228 | 6 | $16,277 | $42,136 |
| 2019 | $783,690 | $48,004 | $73,477 | $69,000 | 5 | $43,918 | $54,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rainbow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rainbow Foundation is led by Karen J. Vander Laan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Karen J. Vander Laan
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David T. Jewell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Vander Laan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Hoogewind
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Hoogeboom-Pot
Assistant Tr
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie G. Hoogeboom
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Rainbow Foundation
How much does Rainbow Foundation give each year?
Rainbow Foundation gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $69K across 5 grants.
What is Rainbow Foundation's typical grant size?
Rainbow Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $86,547, and its average grant was $187,538, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rainbow Foundation give grants?
Rainbow Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Rainbow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Rainbow Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rainbow Foundation's largest grantees?
Rainbow Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Calvin College ($801,032), Camp Roger ($101,082) and Kalamazoo Christian Schools ($90,037), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Rainbow Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Rainbow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rainbow Foundation's EIN?
Rainbow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2939744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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