The Shine Foundation
The Shine Foundation is a private foundation based in Zeeland, Michigan, that files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $2,671,151, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
The Shine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shine Foundation gave $2.7M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Michigan. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,671,151
- +54.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,150
- +35.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $6,037,845
- +11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (16 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% 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 Shine 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: PO Box 451, Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone: (616) 262-2938
Website: https://apolloshinefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Action House ($258K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 161 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 4% to Massachusetts, and 3% to New York. Illinois accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shine Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 41 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $546K (2019) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action House Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $258,000 |
| AYA Youth Collective Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $200,000 |
| Iccf Community Homes Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $200,000 |
| New City Neighbors Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $190,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries Inc Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $160,000 |
| New City Kids Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $150,000 |
| Escape Ministries Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $111,500 |
| Latin Americans United for Progress Inc Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $105,000 |
| Dana-Faber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $101,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $6,037,845 | $3,463,841 | $2,875,965 | $2,671,151 | 41 | $2,794,291 | $2,366,317 | $276,672 |
| 2024 | $5,435,364 | $753,026 | $1,913,642 | $1,732,160 | 36 | $1,811,125 | $342,443 | $367,997 |
| 2023 | $6,595,199 | $1,899,490 | $1,231,023 | $1,065,500 | 28 | $1,147,129 | $957,207 | $350,302 |
| 2022 | $5,926,520 | $917,084 | $2,069,225 | $1,918,918 | 29 | $1,992,242 | $100,512 | $372,812 |
| 2021 | $7,068,166 | $371,901 | $1,024,743 | $910,700 | 27 | $949,016 | $250,542 | $439,973 |
| 2020 | $7,718,992 | $3,712,728 | $637,851 | $590,459 | 23 | — | $1,666,727 | $250,044 |
| 2019 | $4,629,260 | $911,055 | $592,367 | $545,580 | 19 | — | $597,108 | $231,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as food, clothing, shelter, affordable housing, youth development, and services for Latino communities. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Community Action House says it provides area families and individuals with food, clothing, shelter, and opportunities to build skills for stability. ICCF Community Homes describes its work as advancing equitable opportunity, affordable homes, and thriving neighborhoods. AYA Youth Collective says it creates communities rooted in belonging for youth experiencing instability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $2,671,151. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $258,000, with a median of $40,000. The reported grants were unrestricted grants to recipients’ general funds.
Among the largest grants were $258,000 to Community Action House, $200,000 each to AYA Youth Collective and ICCF Community Homes, $190,000 to New City Neighbors, $160,000 to Jubilee Ministries, and $150,000 to New City Kids. Other large grants included $111,500 to Escape Ministries and $105,000 to Latin Americans United for Progress.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Mulder and Jeri Mulder as trustees.
The Shine Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Mulder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Mulder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Mesler (2019–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Shine Foundation
How much does The Shine Foundation give each year?
The Shine Foundation gave $2.7M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 36 grants.
What is The Shine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shine Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $65,150, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shine Foundation that year got $58K on average.
Where does The Shine Foundation give grants?
The Shine Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% 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 (23 grants) and Holland, MI (11 grants).
Does The Shine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shine Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shine Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shine Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Action House ($258,000), AYA Youth Collective ($200,000) and Iccf Community Homes ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shine Foundation?
The Shine Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shine Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as food, clothing, shelter, affordable housing, youth development, and services for Latino communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shine 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 Shine Foundation's EIN?
The Shine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5940421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Shine 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 October 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 May 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Shine Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shine-foundation-morg_db7404a871b14580a8892806a0ac7786
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