Renew Upscale Thrift Inc
To raise funds to reduce tuition for all northpointe christian school students.
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc at a glance
In short: Renew Upscale Thrift Inc gave $369K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $369K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $368,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $368,500
- Median grant
- $368,500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Renew Upscale Thrift Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northpointe Christian Schools ($369K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northpointe Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | To support the goal of providing a christian education to students at norhtpointe christian schools. | $368,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $397,552 | $530,286 | $368,500 | 1 | $249,471 |
| 2024 | $995,773 | $203,393 | $200,263 | — | — | $18 |
| 2023 | $1,017,994 | $169,972 | $194,655 | — | — | $12 |
| 2022 | $1,048,316 | $363,229 | $192,403 | — | — | $50 |
About Renew Upscale Thrift Inc
Based on IRS filings
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $369K. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc is led by Jeffrey Keessen, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Keessen
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luther Scruggs
Store Director
Store Director Started Feb → Store Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $48K (2025)
Jason Kooistra
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Kemmerer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Vandyk
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christine Velting (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jeff Keessen (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Bill VanDyke (2022) — Director
- Former: Sheila Tolsma (2022) — Store Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Luther Scruggs (Store Director).
Frequently asked questions about Renew Upscale Thrift Inc
How much does Renew Upscale Thrift Inc give each year?
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc gave $369K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Renew Upscale Thrift Inc?
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does Renew Upscale Thrift Inc operate?
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Renew Upscale Thrift Inc's EIN?
Renew Upscale Thrift Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2648953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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