The Doornink Foundation
The Doornink Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in areas including education, food security, homelessness services, housing, community programs, and international outreach.
The Doornink Foundation at a glance
In short: The Doornink Foundation gave $1.0M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Michigan. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,016,814
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,551
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $17,240,850
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Doornink 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: 150 Ottawa Ave 1500 Warner Bldg, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 752-2156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Doornink Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Pointe Christian Schools ($500K). Together the top 10 received $930K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 71 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Florida received 5%, New Jersey 2%, and New York 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Doornink Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $148K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $670K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | Forward in Faith | $500,000 |
| The Potter's House Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| Global Hope Network International Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| Unknown Nations Comstock Park, MI | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | New Heights Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| West Michigan Community Tennis Grand Rapids, MI | Facilities | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | Imagine Campaign | $50,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,240,850 | $2,025,914 | $1,127,540 | $1,016,814 | 16 | $1,039,329 | $1,966,197 | $1,168,548 |
| 2024 | $16,342,476 | $1,174,815 | $989,862 | $908,314 | 15 | $930,779 | $1,115,832 | $1,080,211 |
| 2023 | $16,157,523 | $1,069,987 | $1,089,516 | $1,023,314 | 11 | $1,039,829 | $1,020,300 | $945,032 |
| 2022 | $16,177,052 | $576,752 | $1,176,189 | $1,030,314 | 14 | $1,046,709 | $466,567 | $973,772 |
| 2021 | $16,776,489 | $3,111,082 | $932,794 | $840,000 | 15 | $856,395 | $3,052,310 | $1,052,485 |
| 2020 | $14,618,196 | $915,810 | $737,027 | $670,000 | 17 | — | $862,356 | $851,304 |
| 2019 | $14,419,418 | $670,044 | $908,717 | $853,000 | 15 | — | $635,602 | $785,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doornink Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 included support for a Christian school, food distribution, housing and homelessness services, community tennis, children’s programs, and organizations focused on religious outreach.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Feeding America West Michigan gathers and distributes food to relieve hunger and increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula; Mel Trotter Ministries provides rescue and restoration for people experiencing hunger and homelessness; and Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. The Potter’s House describes its work as providing Christ-centered education, while West Michigan Community Tennis says it enriches lives and builds communities through tennis and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $1,016,814. Grant amounts ranged from $1,814 to $500,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest 2025 grant was $500,000 to North Pointe Christian Schools for “Forward in Faith.” Other notable grants included $50,000 each to The Potter’s House, Feeding America West Michigan, Global Hope Network International, Unknown Nations, Mel Trotter Ministries, John Ball Zoo, West Michigan Community Tennis, and Habitat for Humanity of Kent County. The foundation also gave $30,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center and $25,000 to New City Kids and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Corl as president and trustee; Robert W. Corl III, James Corl, and Kelli Corl as trustees; and Jeffrey B. Power as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
The Doornink Foundation is led by Mary Corl, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Corl
President
On filings since 2019
$20K (2022) → $0 (2025)
James Corl
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelli Corl
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert W. Corl III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Power
Secretary, Treasurer & T
On filings since 2019
$20K (2019) → $28K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert W. Corl Jr. (2019–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Jeffrey B Power (Secr/Treas/T).
Frequently asked questions about The Doornink Foundation
How much does The Doornink Foundation give each year?
The Doornink Foundation gave $1.0M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $908K across 15 grants.
What is The Doornink Foundation's typical grant size?
The Doornink Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,551, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Doornink Foundation that year got $148K on average.
Where does The Doornink Foundation give grants?
The Doornink Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (11 grants).
Does The Doornink Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Doornink Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Doornink Foundation's largest grantees?
The Doornink Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Pointe Christian Schools ($500,000), The Potter's House ($50,000) and Feeding America West Michigan ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Doornink Foundation?
The Doornink Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 The Doornink Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a Christian school, food distribution, housing and homelessness services, community tennis, children’s programs, and organizations focused on religious outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Doornink 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 The Doornink Foundation's EIN?
The Doornink Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3386701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Doornink Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Doornink Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-doornink-foundation-morg_4ace0f6b90e4486a98df67ffabb10c21
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