Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation
The Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. In 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $286,666, all to recipients in Michigan; the listed grants primarily supported organizations in Holland and Grand Rapids.
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation at a glance
In short: Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation gave $287K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,666
- +81.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,476
- +68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,705,581
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 151 Central Ave Suite 200, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 494-7405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holland Christian Schools ($105K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 60 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The listed recipients were in Holland and Grand Rapids.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2021) to $287K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Christian Schools Holland, MI | General Operation | $105,000 |
| Potters House Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $35,000 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $35,000 |
| Community Action House Holland, MI | General Operation | $30,000 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center Holland, MI | General Operation | $16,666 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $15,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Resthaven Holland, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| The Mary Free Bed Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Holland Zeeland Holland, MI | General Operation | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,705,581 | $209,720 | $318,726 | $286,666 | 14 | $287,541 | $181,052 | $162,374 |
| 2024 | $2,814,587 | $150,603 | $187,840 | $158,380 | 13 | $159,212 | $123,694 | $159,785 |
| 2023 | $2,851,824 | $245,338 | $205,079 | $173,967 | 11 | $174,759 | $218,049 | $151,671 |
| 2022 | $2,811,565 | $58,597 | $206,461 | $177,683 | 8 | $178,403 | $30,969 | $161,261 |
| 2021 | $2,959,429 | $662,284 | $178,518 | $148,925 | 14 | $149,607 | $135,253 | $154,547 |
| 2020 | $2,475,663 | $93,947 | $174,538 | $154,108 | 14 | — | $75,212 | $136,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Christian schools and a university, social-service and community organizations, a camp and retreat center, and organizations serving people with disabilities. Most of the listed grants were for general operations.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. For example, Community Action House says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and opportunities to build skills for a stable and prosperous life. Beer City Dog Biscuits says it provides vocational training, employment, and community for individuals with developmental disabilities. Grand Rapids Christian Schools describes its mission as preparing students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $286,666. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $105,000 to Holland Christian Schools, $35,000 each to Potter’s House and Grand Rapids Christian Schools, and $30,000 to Community Action House. Other 2025 grants included $16,666 to Geneva Camp & Retreat Center, $15,000 to Beer City Dog Biscuits, and $10,000 each to Bethany Christian Services, Resthaven, and The Mary Free Bed Foundation. Noorthoek Academy also reported receiving $2,500 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Spoelhof as president, treasurer, and director; Janet Spoelhof as vice president, secretary, and director; and Kaitlin DeMaagd, Jonathan Spoelhof, and Claire Brouwer as directors.
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation is led by Scott Spoelhof, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Spoelhof
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Spoelhof
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Brouwer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlin Demaagd
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Spoelhof (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation
How much does Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation give each year?
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation gave $287K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 13 grants.
What is Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's typical grant size?
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,476, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation give grants?
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (7 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (7 grants).
Does Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's largest grantees?
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holland Christian Schools ($105,000), Potters House ($35,000) and Grand Rapids Christian Schools ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation?
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Christian schools and a university, social-service and community organizations, a camp and retreat center, and organizations serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's EIN?
Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1539294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Scott and Janet Spoelhof 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Scott and Janet Spoelhof Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scott-and-janet-spoelhof-foundation-morg_c5d676c63ff749bab50a33b9cc793539
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