Taylor-Wierda Foundation
The Taylor-Wierda Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient in Michigan.
Taylor-Wierda Foundation at a glance
In short: Taylor-Wierda Foundation gave $45K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,254
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,525
- +56.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $34,083
- +111.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Taylor-Wierda 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: 4183 Lakeshore Drive, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (616) 204-1441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taylor-Wierda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hugs Ranch ($13K). Together the top 9 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hugs Ranch Byron Center, MI | General Support | $13,294 |
| I Understand Love Heals Ada, MI | General Support | $11,100 |
| Starlite Ministries Hudsonville, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Hudsonville Education Foundation Hudsonville, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,000 |
| Hudsonville Public Schools Hudsonville, MI | General Support | $1,260 |
| National Ambucs Inc Kenowa Chapter Allendale, MI | General Support | $600 |
| Rememberance Ranch Allendale, MI | General Support | $500 |
| Love in Action Grand Haven, MI | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,083 | $65,056 | $47,075 | $45,254 | 10 | $45,254 | $168 |
| 2023 | $16,102 | $59,415 | $43,313 | $43,268 | 15 | $43,268 | $144 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work includes comfort for people affected by suicide and mental illness, as described by I Understand Love Heals, and rescue, recovery, and community re-engagement, as described by Guiding Light Mission. The filing lists the grants as general support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,254 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,294, with a median of $3,500. The largest grants included $13,294 to Hugs Ranch, $11,100 to I Understand Love Heals, and $6,000 to Starlite Ministries. Other grants included $5,000 to an individual recipient and $5,000 to Hudsonville Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Wierda and Tracie Wierda as directors.
Taylor-Wierda Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Wierda
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracie Wierda
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Taylor-Wierda Foundation
How much does Taylor-Wierda Foundation give each year?
Taylor-Wierda Foundation gave $45K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 15 grants.
What is Taylor-Wierda Foundation's typical grant size?
Taylor-Wierda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,525, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Taylor-Wierda Foundation give grants?
Taylor-Wierda Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudsonville, MI (3 grants) and Allendale, MI (2 grants).
Does Taylor-Wierda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Taylor-Wierda Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Taylor-Wierda Foundation's largest grantees?
Taylor-Wierda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hugs Ranch ($13,294), I Understand Love Heals ($11,100) and Starlite Ministries ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taylor-Wierda Foundation?
Taylor-Wierda Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What does Taylor-Wierda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor-Wierda 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 Taylor-Wierda Foundation's EIN?
Taylor-Wierda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1170506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Taylor-Wierda 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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