Springview Foundation
Springview Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working on issues including individual rights, free societies, and education.
Springview Foundation at a glance
In short: Springview Foundation gave $395K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,000
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,750
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,144,884
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (13% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Springview Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A form is available from Diana Sprik. Awards are restricted to registered 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Diana Sprik
Mailing address: 99 E 8Th Street, Suite 310, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 298-2234
Email: diana.sprik@firm-capital.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Springview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Justice ($40K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 89 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares by recipient state were Virginia (13%), Pennsylvania (11%), California (11%), the District of Columbia (11%), and New York (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Springview Foundation gives
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $305K (2020) to $450K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | Protect Constitutional Rights | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Inc Philadelphia, PA | Support for Individual Rights | $35,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute New York, NY | Promote Freedom Through Film | $30,000 |
| The Independent Institute Oakland, CA | Support Free Societies | $30,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | Promote a Free & Virtuous Society | $25,000 |
| The Heartland Institute Arlington Heights, IL | Promoting Free Market Solutions | $25,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation Austin, TX | Support for a Free Society | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Inc Atlanta, GA | Promote First Principles of Freedom | $20,000 |
| Libertas Institute Lehi, UT | Children's Entrepreneur MKT Program | $20,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women Indianapolis, IN | Support Women on Campus | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,144,884 | $542,817 | $434,719 | $395,000 | 20 | $410,379 | $517,368 | $450,115 |
| 2023 | $6,037,067 | $385,204 | $479,904 | $450,000 | 23 | $460,330 | $367,660 | $404,827 |
| 2022 | $6,131,993 | $505,676 | $460,669 | $432,160 | 23 | $439,907 | $238,201 | $425,876 |
| 2021 | $6,085,536 | $342,607 | $400,028 | $375,000 | 21 | $384,311 | $329,290 | $434,580 |
| 2020 | $6,144,597 | $208,106 | $334,466 | $305,000 | 2 | — | $193,446 | $383,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Springview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $450K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address individual liberties, free-market economics, human freedom, and conservative university women’s education and leadership.
For example, the Institute for Justice describes its work as advancing individual liberties through strategic litigation and related activities. The Foundation for Economic Education says it educates students about free-market economics, entrepreneurship, individual freedoms, self-responsibility, and character. The Network of Enlightened Women says it fosters conservative university women’s education and leadership and expands intellectual diversity at universities and colleges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $395,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to the Institute for Justice, $35,000 to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, $30,000 each to Moving Picture Institute and the Independent Institute, and $25,000 each to Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty and the Heartland Institute. Prager University Foundation received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard G. Haworth, Ethelyn L. Haworth, and Matthew R. Haworth as trustees.
Springview Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ethelyn L. Haworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Haworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard G. Haworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anna C. Haworth (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer L. Haworth (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sara E. Dykema (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy J. Dykema (2020–2021) — 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 Springview Foundation
How much does Springview Foundation give each year?
Springview Foundation gave $395K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 23 grants.
What is Springview Foundation's typical grant size?
Springview Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,750, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Springview Foundation give grants?
Springview Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Springview Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Springview Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Springview Foundation's largest grantees?
Springview Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Justice ($40,000), Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Inc ($35,000) and Moving Picture Institute ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Springview Foundation?
Springview Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $410K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $450K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Springview Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address individual liberties, free-market economics, human freedom, and conservative university women’s education and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Springview Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Springview Foundation's EIN?
Springview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3422204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Springview Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/springview-foundation-morg_71d2b851380b4312bfd8bde4bfdf4389
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