The Meijer Foundation
The Meijer Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its stated community priorities include hunger relief, health and wellness, disaster relief, local giving, environmental stewardship, and youth development, including scholarships, educational support, and community partnerships.
The Meijer Foundation at a glance
- 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 Meijer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Meijer Community’s charitable-donation request process separately asks organizations to create an account, upload a current signed W-9, and complete the remaining prompts. That process requires an organization to be a 501(c)(3) or federally recognized nonprofit with a valid W-9, and asks applicants to allow 60 days for review.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 150449, Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Phone: (616) 888-3360
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
Grant Size Distribution
304 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 304 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated community commitment spans Meijer’s six-state footprint. Its 2024 grant list includes organizations in Michigan and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The Meijer Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $38.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Project/Program Support | $250,000 |
| Historical Society of Michigan Lansing, MI | Project/Program Support | $140,000 |
| Our Hope Association Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $117,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $100,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support | $75,000 |
| Literacy Center of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating Support | $66,667 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc Ann Arbor, MI | Project/Program Support | $66,667 |
| Umrc-Porter Hills Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating Support | $64,264 |
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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 | $17,384 | $17,027,762 | $2,461,294 | $1,644,598 | 28 | $2,382,480 | $3,129,181 | $3,357,585 |
| 2023 | $172,757,329 | $21,787,705 | $13,103,897 | $12,031,844 | 92 | $12,907,474 | $2,640,484 | $8,330,880 |
| 2022 | $149,092,580 | $51,244,837 | $21,621,293 | $20,304,517 | 98 | $20,734,986 | $2,020,666 | $7,356,553 |
| 2021 | $118,103,895 | $43,970,388 | $39,278,160 | $38,378,697 | 86 | $38,724,729 | $4,601,849 | $6,761,687 |
| 2020 | $114,008,555 | $40,100,435 | $28,553,346 | $27,977,604 | 88 | — | $10,510,531 | $5,689,526 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose describes a commitment to Midwest communities, with priorities that include hunger relief through the Simply Give program; health and wellness; disaster relief; local giving; environmental stewardship; and youth development, including scholarships, educational support, and partnerships with organizations such as Girls on the Run and Boys & Girls Clubs.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Our Hope Association says it provides a residential rehabilitative program for women with substance abuse problems. Blandford Nature Center says it provides environmental education and community programs, while the Grand Rapids Art Museum describes its mission as connecting people through art, creativity, and design. The Literacy Center of West Michigan describes itself as a community-based adult literacy provider offering free literacy and English-language instruction.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,644,598 in 2024 and 92 grants totaling $12,031,844 in 2023. In 2022, it reported 98 grants totaling $20,304,517. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
Among its 2024 grants, the Foundation awarded $250,000 to Foundation For The Carolinas, which describes itself as a community foundation serving a 13-county region in the Carolinas; $140,000 to the Historical Society of Michigan, which says it fosters understanding and appreciation of Michigan history; and $125,000 to Our Hope Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2025 filing are Hendrik G. Meijer, trustee; Douglas F. Meijer, trustee; Mark D. Meijer, trustee; David Hooker, president; and Beth Snyder, executive director.
The Meijer Foundation is led by David Hooker, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hooker
President
Interim Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
$39K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Beth Snyder
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
$35K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Douglas F. Meijer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hendrik G. Meijer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark D. Meijer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cara Jones (2022–2023) — Former Interim Executive Director
- Former: Stacie Behler (2020–2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Beth Snyder (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Meijer Foundation
What does The Meijer Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose describes a commitment to Midwest communities, with priorities that include hunger relief through the Simply Give program; health and wellness; disaster relief; local giving; environmental stewardship; and youth development, including scholarships, educational support, and partnerships with organizations such as Girls on the Run and Boys & Girls Clubs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meijer Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Meijer Foundation make grants?
The Foundation’s stated community commitment spans Meijer’s six-state footprint. Its 2024 grant list includes organizations in Michigan and North Carolina.
What is The Meijer Foundation's EIN?
The Meijer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6575227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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