Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt

Foundation · Grantmaker PLAINWELL, MI EIN: 47-2599832

Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PLAINWELL, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $178K.

Key facts about Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt

EIN
47-2599832
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$178,000
Grants made (2024)
17
Average grant
$10,471
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024)
Primary geography
Michigan (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt's 17 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (8 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants). 12% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).

Is Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt open to new grantees?

18%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $30K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$178K

+69.5% YoY

Grant Count

17

+21.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+39.6% YoY

About Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt

Based on IRS filings

Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PLAINWELL, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $178K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 17 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

HollandGrand RapidsAllendaleNew BrunswickRodneySauk VillageRichlandWest Lafayette

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$45K$89K$134K$178K15 grants202014 grants202114 grants202214 grants202317 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Third Reformed Church: $50KThird Reformed Church$50KReformed Church in America: $30KReformed Church in America$30KYorkville Community Church: $30KYorkville Community Church$30KWords of Hope: $20KWords of Hope$20KWestern Theological Seminary: $15KWestern Theological Seminary$15KAsj: $10KAsj$10KHope College: $5KHope College$5KPurdue University: $5KPurdue University$5KLighthouse Immigration Advocates: $4KLighthouse ImmigrationAdvocates$4KMidtown Counseling: $2KMidtown Counseling$2K

Grant Size Distribution

74 grants across all recorded years

73<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Third Reformed Church ($50,000), Reformed Church in America ($30,000), Yorkville Community Church ($30,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
THIRD REFORMED CHURCH HOLLAND, MIHVAC CAMPAIGN$50,000
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA GRAND RAPIDS, MIOPERATIONS$30,000
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH RICHLAND, MIGENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND$30,000
WORDS OF HOPE GRAND RAPIDS, MIOPERATIONS$20,000
WESTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY HOLLAND, MISEMINARY FUND$15,000
ASJ GRAND RAPIDS, MIOPERATION$10,000
HOPE COLLEGE HOLLAND, MIHOPE FUND$5,000
PURDUE UNIVERSITY WEST LAFAYETTE, INGENERAL FUND$5,000
LIGHTHOUSE IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES HOLLAND, MIOPERATION$4,000
MIDTOWN COUNSELING HOLLAND, MIOPERATIONS$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Marilyn J NormanPresident——
Julie R GrimesTreasurer/Secretary——
Michael NormanVice-President——

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt?

Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PLAINWELL, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt operate?

Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey.

What size grants does Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt award?

In 2024, Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt awarded 17 grants totaling $178K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt's EIN?

Thomas M and Marilyn J Dewitt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2599832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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