The John Dykema & Michele Maly-
The John Dykema & Michele Maly- is a private foundation based in Spring Lake, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 55 grants totaling $268,800.
The John Dykema & Michele Maly- at a glance
In short: The John Dykema & Michele Maly- gave $269K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $268,800
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,887
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,976,897
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (20 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (59% 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 The John Dykema & Michele Maly-
- 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: 423 Buena Vista, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Phone: (616) 780-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John Dykema & Michele Maly- funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Point USA ($25K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
262 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 262 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 14% to Florida, 9% to Indiana, 7% to Illinois, and 3% to New York. The listed recipients also include organizations in Kansas and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John Dykema & Michele Maly- open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 55 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 $251K (2024) to $298K (2019). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Parkinson's Disease Research | $10,500 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Spartan Fund East Lansing, MI | General Support | $9,000 |
| Marco Island CC Charitable Fdn Marco Island, FL | General Support | $5,100 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Central High School Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for Homelessness Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF, a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,976,897 | $538,404 | $304,287 | $268,800 | 55 | $268,800 | $236,649 | $294,157 |
| 2024 | $4,743,680 | $456,486 | $279,706 | $251,200 | 55 | $251,200 | $207,752 | $278,181 |
| 2023 | $4,513,470 | $200,241 | $351,497 | $263,719 | 51 | $263,719 | $185,991 | $246,250 |
| 2022 | $4,675,424 | $-906 | $439,209 | $297,100 | 53 | $297,100 | $167,005 | $258,242 |
| 2021 | $5,126,887 | $241,964 | $416,276 | $267,500 | 48 | $267,500 | $276,124 | $300,948 |
| 2020 | $5,301,693 | $109,613 | $437,499 | $291,000 | 44 | — | $195,769 | $267,266 |
| 2019 | $5,640,254 | $301,778 | $458,135 | $297,733 | 46 | — | $235,478 | $290,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Dykema & Michele Maly- reported a distributable amount of $294K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a formal mission. Its 2025 grants include support for health research, education, food assistance, homelessness services, and organizations engaged in civic and cultural education. These examples describe grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Van Andel Institute received a grant designated for Parkinson’s disease research; Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes says it works to feed hungry people and engage the community in ending hunger; and Pope Francis Center says it provides holistic solutions for people experiencing homelessness. Turning Point USA describes its mission as empowering informed civic and cultural engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $268,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 to Turning Point USA in Indianapolis for general support; $10,500 to Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids for Parkinson’s disease research; $10,000 to Corewell Health Foundation in Grand Rapids for general support; and $9,000 to Spartan Fund in East Lansing for general support. Other listed recipients include Marco Island CC Charitable Foundation, Alliance for the Great Lakes, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Catholic Central High School, Catholic Charities West Michigan, Chicago Coalition for Homelessness, D.A. Blodgett–St. Johns, and Degage Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John E. Dykema as president, Michele Maly-Dykema as treasurer, Adam Dykema as VP Health, Alex Dykema as VP Environme, and Gabrielle Dykema as VP Children.
The John Dykema & Michele Maly- is led by John E. Dykema, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John E. Dykema
President
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$31K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Adam Dykema
Vice President Health
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Alex Dykema
Vice President Environme
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Gabrielle Dykema
Vice President Children
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Michele Maly-Dykema
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$31K (2019) → $0 (2025)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Michele Maly-Dykema (Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John Dykema & Michele Maly-
How much does The John Dykema & Michele Maly- give each year?
The John Dykema & Michele Maly- gave $269K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $251K across 55 grants.
What is The John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s typical grant size?
The John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,887, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John Dykema & Michele Maly- that year got $5K on average.
Where does The John Dykema & Michele Maly- give grants?
The John Dykema & Michele Maly- gives mostly in Michigan: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (17 grants), Marco Island, FL (5 grants), Detroit, MI (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The John Dykema & Michele Maly- give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s 2025 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s largest grantees?
The John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s largest 2025 grantees include Turning Point USA ($25,000), Van Andel Institute ($10,500) and Corewell Health Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John Dykema & Michele Maly-?
The John Dykema & Michele Maly- reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (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 John Dykema & Michele Maly- fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a formal mission. Its 2025 grants include support for health research, education, food assistance, homelessness services, and organizations engaged in civic and cultural education. These examples describe grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John Dykema & Michele Maly-?
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 John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s EIN?
The John Dykema & Michele Maly-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1369140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The John Dykema & Michele Maly- 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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