The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation at a glance
In short: The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation gave $108K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $108,091
- -90.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- -47.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,826
- -81.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application policy.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9016, Holland, MI 49422-9016
Phone: (616) 399-3900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Foundation of the Hollandzeeland Area ($75K). Together the top 3 received $104K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($4,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 78 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 934% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $1.1M (2021). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Hollandzeeland Area Holland, MI | Holland Promise | $75,091 |
| University of Michigan Research Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Van Reaalte Civil War Holland, MI | Program Support | $3,500 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not reported in the provided filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $19 | $124,467 | $108,091 | 11 | $115,590 | — | $12,370 |
| 2021 | $114,448 | $685,194 | $1,145,664 | $1,140,500 | 21 | $1,141,132 | $682,162 | $36,714 |
| 2020 | $574,918 | $108,730 | $114,750 | $109,750 | 20 | — | $105,777 | $48,810 |
| 2019 | $580,938 | $151,948 | $64,680 | $59,500 | 26 | — | $149,082 | $51,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2022 — 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 is provided. The 2022 grants show support for Holland Promise, program support for university research and a Civil War program, and scholarships to individuals. The grants do not establish a broader funding focus.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $108,091 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $75,091, with a median of $500. The largest awards were $75,091 to the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area for Holland Promise and $25,000 to the University of Michigan Research Fund for program support. Other listed awards included $3,500 to Van Raalte Civil War for program support and scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Donald Heeringa, Jim Heeringa, and Kathleen Jones Wallis as directors.
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Donald Heeringa
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Heeringa
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Jones Wallis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Chance (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation
How much does The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation give each year?
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation gave $108K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.1M across 21 grants.
What is The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's typical grant size?
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $9,826, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation give grants?
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (2 grants).
Does The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's largest grantees?
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Community Foundation of the Hollandzeeland Area ($75,091), University of Michigan Research Fund ($25,000) and Van Reaalte Civil War ($3,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($4,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2022 grants show support for Holland Promise, program support for university research and a Civil War program, and scholarships to individuals. The grants do not establish a broader funding focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's EIN?
The George & Lucile Heeringa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3024217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does The George & Lucile Heeringa 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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