Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation
The Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 31 grants totaling $194,575.
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation gave $195K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,575
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,277
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,025
- Total assets
- $2,940,691
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- 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 Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Theological Seminary ($32K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 155 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 16% to Illinois, 5% to Minnesota, 3% to Texas, and 3% to South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 $195K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Theological Seminary Holland, MI | General Operation | $31,500 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $13,550 |
| Febc Albert Lea, MN | General Operation | $10,025 |
| Bridge Builders International Wheaton, IL | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf Zeeland, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Multiplication Network Sauk Village, IL | General Operation | $9,025 |
| Oasis International Ltd Chicago, IL | General Operation | $9,025 |
| Partners Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | General Operation | $8,025 |
| Renew Holland, MI | General Operation | $8,025 |
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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 | $2,940,691 | $216,793 | $226,917 | $194,575 | 31 | $195,450 | $187,938 | $171,410 |
| 2024 | $2,950,815 | $156,514 | $209,298 | $179,624 | 26 | $180,456 | $129,472 | $167,737 |
| 2023 | $3,003,599 | $251,235 | $203,330 | $172,006 | 28 | $172,798 | $223,814 | $159,129 |
| 2022 | $2,955,694 | $60,144 | $199,927 | $171,000 | 33 | $171,720 | $32,387 | $167,472 |
| 2021 | $3,095,477 | $661,902 | $178,216 | $148,500 | 37 | $149,182 | $134,741 | $160,854 |
| 2020 | $2,611,785 | $94,496 | $174,860 | $154,300 | 35 | — | $75,637 | $142,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K 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 include support for organizations whose own missions address education, disability inclusion, international development, economic opportunity, disaster response, and family services. For example, Calvin University says it equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live as Christ’s agents of renewal. Beer City Dog Biscuits describes its mission as empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through vocational training, employment, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $194,575. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $31,500, with a median grant of $5,025. Notable grants included $31,500 to Western Theological Seminary, $13,550 to Calvin University, $10,025 to FEBC, and $10,000 each to Bridge Builders International, Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf, and Beer City Dog Biscuits. The stated purpose for these grants was general operation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen Spoelhof as president, treasurer, and director; Valerie Spoelhof as vice president, secretary, and director; and Lauren Donkersloot, Benjamin Spoelhof, and Allison Spoelhof as directors.
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation is led by Stephen Spoelhof, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Spoelhof
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Spoelhof
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Spoelhof
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Donkersloot
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 Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation
How much does Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation give each year?
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation gave $195K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 26 grants.
What is Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,025, and its average grant was $6,277, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation give grants?
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (15 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Western Theological Seminary ($31,500), Calvin University ($13,550) and Febc ($10,025), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation?
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address education, disability inclusion, international development, economic opportunity, disaster response, and family services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's EIN?
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1539356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stephen and Valerie 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 July 14, 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). Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stephen-and-valerie-spoelhof-foundation-morg_4e32ca9d49ec49dd89a943927b74e471
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