Slikkers Foundation
Slikkers Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 giving included organizations working in education, outdoor education and conservation, community services, and end-of-life care.
Slikkers Foundation at a glance
In short: Slikkers Foundation gave $347K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $347,100
- -73.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,463
- -69.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,051,511
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Slikkers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 725 East 40Th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 392-7163
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Slikkers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists ($85K). Together the top 10 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 100 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining listed shares were California (4%), Tennessee (3%), Wisconsin (1%), and Ohio (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Slikkers Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 704% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Lansing, MI | General | $85,000 |
| Critter Barn Zeeland, MI | General | $60,000 |
| Great Lakes Adventist Academy Cedar Lake, MI | General | $57,500 |
| ODC Network Holland, MI | General | $35,000 |
| Holland Seventh Day Adventist Academy Holland, MI | General | $19,650 |
| Great Lakes Boat Building School Cedarville, MI | General | $17,500 |
| Evergreen Commons Holland, MI | General | $10,000 |
| In Discipleship Chattanooga, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Maranatha Volunteers International Roseville, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Holland, MI | General | $6,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,051,511 | $361,398 | $347,300 | $347,100 | 24 | $347,100 | $20,973 | $49,314 |
| 2023 | $1,037,705 | $1,732,367 | $1,284,960 | $1,284,180 | 27 | $1,284,180 | $12,367 | $27,157 |
| 2022 | $590,470 | $255,323 | $473,580 | $472,755 | 23 | $472,755 | $4,123 | $33,763 |
| 2021 | $808,784 | $2,178,619 | $1,481,989 | $1,480,349 | 13 | $1,480,349 | $119 | $7,440 |
| 2020 | $112,156 | $25,273 | $100,280 | $98,575 | 13 | — | $273 | $6,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Slikkers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Critter Barn describes itself as an educational farm inspiring people of all ages and abilities through nature; ODC Network says it advances outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan; and Great Lakes Boat Building School says it prepares students for maritime careers. Other 2024 recipients include organizations serving older adults, providing hospice care, and offering volunteer service to build community structures.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $347,100. Grants ranged from $250 to $85,000, with a median award of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $85,000 to Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, $60,000 to Critter Barn, $57,500 to Great Lakes Adventist Academy, and $35,000 to ODC Network. Other listed awards included $17,500 to Great Lakes Boat Building School and $10,000 each to Evergreen Commons, In Discipleship, and Maranatha Volunteers International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leon R. Slikkers as founder; Robert L. Slikkers as president, secretary, and treasurer; and David A. Slikkers, William Dodd Russell, Bill Payne, Andrew Graves, and Thomas Slikkers as trustees.
Slikkers Foundation is led by Robert L. Slikkers, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L. Slikkers
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Slikkers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Slikkers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Graves
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bill Payne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Dodd Russell
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Leon R. Slikkers
Founder
Trustee → Founder, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Muir (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan K. Slikkers - Ringwelski (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Slikkers Foundation
How much does Slikkers Foundation give each year?
Slikkers Foundation gave $347K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 27 grants.
What is Slikkers Foundation's typical grant size?
Slikkers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,463, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Slikkers Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Slikkers Foundation give grants?
Slikkers Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (10 grants) and Zeeland, MI (2 grants).
Does Slikkers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Slikkers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Slikkers Foundation's largest grantees?
Slikkers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists ($85,000), Critter Barn ($60,000) and Great Lakes Adventist Academy ($57,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Slikkers Foundation?
Slikkers Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Slikkers Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Slikkers Foundation?
The foundation 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 Slikkers Foundation's EIN?
Slikkers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3431246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Slikkers 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Slikkers Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/slikkers-foundation-morg_247b8549fe424d90a122da7499ed8b87
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