Two Fish Foundation
Two Fish Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. It says it was established in 2015 to glorify God and support kingdom work, with a focus on missions, benevolence, and Business as Mission.
Two Fish Foundation at a glance
In short: Two Fish Foundation gave $360K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,275
- +197.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,015
- +98.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,435
- Total assets
- $668,416
- -24.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Two Fish Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website provides inquiry forms for accommodations, Business as Mission, retreats, and general ministry questions or proposals.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1771 Grand River Dr, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 363-4808
Website: https://thetwofishfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Two Fish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Reach Inc ($59K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($235,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 186 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes missionary support as extending throughout the globe and identifies missionary and church-planting support in India in its 2024 filing. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 16% to recipients in Alabama; California, Texas, and Oregon each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Two Fish Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
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 $121K (2023) to $900K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $235,000 |
| World Reach Inc Birmingham, AL | Caffin Ministry Complex | $59,368 |
| Haven Missionary Homes Zeeland, MI | Missionary Support | $12,500 |
| Northpointe Christian Schools Grand Rapids, MI | School Program Support | $12,374 |
| West Michigan Youth for Christ Grand Rapids, MI | Ministry Support | $10,500 |
| Afterword Music Ministry Grand Rapids, MI | Ministry Support | $6,000 |
| Mission India Kentwood, MI | Missions Support | $5,000 |
| Circuit Riders Huntington Beach, CA | Missions Support | $3,800 |
| Grace Adventures Mears, MI | School Program Support | $3,070 |
| Arm Ministries Dundee, OR | Ministry Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $668,416 | $1,334,371 | $1,583,552 | $360,275 | 18 | $1,576,549 | $8,102 |
| 2023 | $885,502 | $1,614,449 | $1,123,770 | $121,102 | 12 | $1,355,699 | $3,377 |
| 2022 | $393,138 | $1,398,127 | $1,546,303 | $885,636 | 60 | $1,544,299 | — |
| 2021 | $541,238 | $1,814,610 | $1,338,909 | $900,450 | 43 | $1,321,336 | — |
| 2020 | $64,166 | $908,601 | $953,064 | $574,324 | 53 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to glorify God, make disciples, and support the spread of the good news of Jesus Christ. Its focus areas are:
- Missions: Support and encouragement for missionaries, pastors, and other kingdom workers, including guest housing, care, and project-based partnerships. The foundation says it supports workers who are passionate about Jesus and believe and teach the Bible as the inerrant word of God.
- Benevolence: Financial, practical, or relational care for people in need, intended to address spiritual needs in connection with a Bible-believing church.
- Business as Mission: Support for vocational pastors and gospel-driven leaders using business to advance the kingdom and transform communities. The foundation describes possible support as training, start-up and growth capital, mentoring, prayer, and accountability.
Its 2024 filing also describes direct charitable activities including missionary and church-planting support in India, care for widows, orphans, missionaries, and the church, and missionary support around the globe.
Among 2024 grantees, World Reach Inc. describes its work as global evangelical missions through local churches, including evangelism, discipleship, church planting, leadership development, and physical relief. NorthPointe Christian Schools says it integrates biblical teaching into education from preschool through grade 12. Grace Adventures Ministries describes its work as evangelism, discipleship, leadership training, and educational opportunities in a Christian environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $360,275. Grants ranged from $200 to $225,000, with a median grant of $3,435. Notable grants included $225,000 to Don and Tammi Hancock for mortgage assistance, $59,368 to World Reach Inc. for the Caffin Ministry Complex, $12,500 to Haven Missionary Homes for missionary support, and $12,374 to NorthPointe Christian Schools for school program support.
The foundation also reported 12 grants totaling $121,102 in 2023 and 60 grants totaling $885,636 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Rudolph as president, Craig Johnson as chairman, Kent Snoeyink as treasurer, and Todd Klinske as secretary. It also lists Libby Bowman, Todd Bowman, Jim Hoekwater, Kristie Hoekwater, Jesse Nash, and Bill Azkoul as board members.
Two Fish Foundation is led by Jonathan Rudolph, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Rudolph
President
President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Johnson
Chairman
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Snoeyink
Treasurer
Secretary & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Libby Bowman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Todd Klinske
Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $53K (2024)
Jesse Nash
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hoekwater
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Hoekwater
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Bowman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Wilde
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Klinske
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Azkoul
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Azkoul
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Wilde
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dianne Bowman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dorothy Johnson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jodi Rudolph (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $98K, to Kent Snoeyink (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Two Fish Foundation
How much does Two Fish Foundation give each year?
Two Fish Foundation gave $360K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 12 grants.
What is Two Fish Foundation's typical grant size?
Two Fish Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,435, and its average grant was $20,015, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Two Fish Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Two Fish Foundation give grants?
Two Fish Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants).
Does Two Fish Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Two Fish Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (10 grants).
Who are Two Fish Foundation's largest grantees?
Two Fish Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Reach Inc ($59,368), Haven Missionary Homes ($12,500) and Northpointe Christian Schools ($12,374), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($235,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Two Fish Foundation?
Two Fish Foundation reported $668K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Two Fish Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to glorify God, make disciples, and support the spread of the good news of Jesus Christ. Its focus areas are: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Two Fish Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Two Fish Foundation's EIN?
Two Fish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4078930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Two Fish 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
(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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Two Fish Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/two-fish-foundation-morg_89827d7ca8284303aa74ef98da292828
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