The Meijer Foundation
The Meijer Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2024, it gave $7,406,667 in grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in behavioral health, rehabilitation, community development, human services, education, and conservation.
The Meijer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meijer Foundation gave $7.4M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $111K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,406,667
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- Average grant
- $110,547
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $194,957,436
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% 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 The Meijer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 150499, Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Phone: (616) 888-3350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meijer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ($800K). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 67 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining shares went to Ohio (4%), Illinois (3%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Meijer Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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
In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $800,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $666,667 |
| Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation Lansing, MI | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Grand Action Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $333,334 |
| Gerald R Ford Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $333,333 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $333,333 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Michigan Trail Fund Lansing, MI | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Michigan Chapter Lansing, MI | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,957,436 | $495,943 | $7,530,539 | $7,406,667 | 67 | $7,645,017 | $4,361,253 | $6,014,079 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meijer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.0M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services describes its mission as providing behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation says it raises funds for capital, expansion, and program improvements at the hospital and related tax-exempt organizations.
Other 2024 recipients include Mel Trotter Ministries, which says it provides rescue and restoration for people experiencing hunger and homelessness, and Michigan Physical Fitness Health, which says it promotes active lifestyles and healthy food choices. The grants also included support for the Ohio State University Foundation for the benefit of the university and for the National Constitution Center, which describes its work as nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $7,406,667. Individual grants ranged from $3,500 to $800,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest grants were $800,000 to Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and $666,667 to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, both for capital campaigns. Other large awards included $500,000 to Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation for a capital campaign; $333,334 to Grand Action Foundation for a capital campaign; and $333,333 each to the Gerald R. Ford Foundation for project/program support and Mel Trotter Ministries for a capital campaign. The Ohio State University Foundation received $300,000 for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hendrik G. Meijer, Douglas F. Meijer, and Mark D. Meijer as directors; David Hooker as president; Beth Synder as executive director; and Hilary Roelofs as treasurer.
The Meijer Foundation is led by Beth Synder, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Synder
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
David Hooker
President
On filings since 2023
2.3 hrs/week
$28K (2024)
Douglas F. Meijer
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hendrik G. Meijer
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Meijer
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Roelofs
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2.3 hrs/week
$16K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cara Jones (2023) — Former Interim Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $171K, to Beth Synder (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Meijer Foundation
How much does The Meijer Foundation give each year?
The Meijer Foundation gave $7.4M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Meijer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meijer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $110,547, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Meijer Foundation give grants?
The Meijer Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (38 grants), Lansing, MI (3 grants), Big Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Meijer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Meijer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (28 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (20 grants).
Who are The Meijer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meijer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ($800,000), Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation ($666,667) and Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Meijer Foundation?
The Meijer Foundation reported $195.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meijer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meijer Foundation?
The foundation makes 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 ↑
What is The Meijer Foundation's EIN?
The Meijer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5091795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Meijer 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Meijer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-meijer-foundation-morg_30c8463804794dd692e59d12ef93e37c
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