Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation
The Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in areas including health and human services, community development, arts and culture, and public policy.
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation at a glance
In short: Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation gave $5.5M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Michigan. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,502,833
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,347
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $102,271,034
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (11 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (75% 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 Steve & Amy Van Andel 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: PO Box 74, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 314-4100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan Health-West ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
330 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 249 grants of 330 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Michigan recipients received 75% of grant dollars, Texas recipients 18%, Minnesota recipients 5%, and recipients in Kentucky and Iowa 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 61 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $107K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $5.5M (2024) to $8.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George W Bush Foundation Dallas, TX | Public Policy | $1,000,000 |
| University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI | Health & Human Services | $1,000,000 |
| Trillium Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Health & Human Services | $500,000 |
| Ada Township Ada, MI | Community Development | $375,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center Grand Rapids, MI | Health & Human Services | $348,333 |
| The Gerald R Ford Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Arts & Culture | $260,000 |
| Bella Mente Quantum Racing Minneapolis, MN | Arts & Culture | $250,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Grand Rapids, MI | Health & Human Services | $250,000 |
| Brodys Be CAF LLC Ada, MI | Community Development | $150,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc Ada, MI | Health & Human Services | $112,500 |
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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 | $102,271,034 | $7,780,133 | $6,404,833 | $5,502,833 | 63 | $5,533,343 | $7,307,774 | $4,918,656 |
| 2023 | $99,226,020 | $3,867,462 | $8,604,236 | $7,833,503 | 85 | $7,865,007 | $3,433,240 | $4,686,124 |
| 2022 | $97,836,676 | $4,389,009 | $7,797,388 | $6,985,800 | 66 | $7,291,238 | $3,942,859 | $4,823,498 |
| 2021 | $111,040,892 | $8,504,096 | $9,352,946 | $8,333,033 | 52 | $8,385,752 | $8,025,471 | $5,269,852 |
| 2020 | $109,736,382 | $6,907,286 | $7,816,105 | $7,251,033 | 64 | — | $6,512,819 | $4,971,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health and human services, community development, arts and culture, and public policy.
Among its grantees, Trillium Institute says its mission is to develop innovative ways to care for people with serious illnesses and to advance how people live well, die well, and grieve well. Children’s Healing Center says it provides a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children with weak immune systems to interact with others. Harbor Springs Festival of the Book says it promotes literacy and education through an annual festival featuring nationally known authors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $5,502,833. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000,000 to The George W Bush Foundation for public policy and $1,000,000 to University of Michigan Health-West for health and human services. Other grants included $500,000 to Trillium Institute, $375,000 to Ada Township, and $348,333 to Children’s Healing Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen A Van Andel as trustee and Amy C Van Andel as executive director.
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation is led by Amy C. Van Andel, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy C. Van Andel
Executive Director
Trustee → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
$145K (2021) → $218K (2024)
Stephen A. Van Andel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $218K, to Amy C Van Andel (Exec Directo).
Frequently asked questions about Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation
How much does Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation give each year?
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation gave $5.5M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.8M across 85 grants.
What is Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's typical grant size?
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $87,347, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation give grants?
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (35 grants), Ada, MI (4 grants), Rockford, MI (3 grants) and Harbor Springs, MI (3 grants).
Does Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (27 grants), "Community Development" (14 grants) and "Arts & Culture" (10 grants).
Who are Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's largest grantees?
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan Health-West ($1,035,000 across 2 grants), The George W Bush Foundation ($1,000,000) and Trillium Institute ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation?
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation reported $102.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health and human services, community development, arts and culture, and public policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steve & Amy Van Andel 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 Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's EIN?
Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2110604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steve & Amy Van Andel 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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