UFP Industries Education Foundation
UFP Industries Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to individual recipients for education, with grant purposes naming colleges and universities.
UFP Industries Education Foundation at a glance
In short: UFP Industries Education Foundation gave $59K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $867.647), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,000
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $868
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $957,184
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to UFP Industries Education 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 E Beltline Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9680
Phone: (616) 364-6161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who UFP Industries Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ashley Miranda ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($9,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 307 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Texas (21%), Michigan (14%), California (10%), West Virginia (8%), and Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How UFP Industries Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $59K (2025). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Miranda Willis, TX | Education - Sam Houston State University | $2,000 |
| Desidoro Ortega Jr Stockton, CA | Education - Cal State University | $1,500 |
| Madelayne Ruffner Charles Town, WV | Education - Shepherd University | $1,500 |
| Madison Klein Rogers, MN | Education - University of Nebraska | $1,500 |
| Meaghan Ruffner Charles Town, WV | Education - Shepherd University | $1,500 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| ZOE Holden Pottsville, PA | Education - Shippensburg University | $1,500 |
| Adriana Cardiel Huntsville, TX | Education - Sam Houston State University | $1,000 |
| Alana Sandoval Mishawaka, IN | Education - Purdue University | $1,000 |
| Alivia Roth Belmont, MI | Education - Marian University | $1,000 |
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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 | $957,184 | $146,409 | $75,978 | $59,000 | 68 | $59,000 | $124,117 | $45,923 |
| 2024 | $889,622 | $36,552 | $58,562 | $53,000 | 68 | $53,000 | $31,402 | $45,282 |
| 2023 | $912,447 | $8,277 | $57,598 | $52,500 | 72 | $52,500 | $23,420 | $43,129 |
| 2022 | $962,418 | $8,400 | $50,099 | $44,000 | 47 | $44,000 | $23,799 | $44,709 |
| 2021 | $1,004,924 | $232,149 | $52,534 | $45,500 | 52 | $45,500 | $64,548 | $46,042 |
| 2020 | $809,012 | $44,437 | $43,754 | $37,513 | 53 | — | $56,742 | $35,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, UFP Industries Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing’s grant purposes indicate support for individuals pursuing education at colleges and universities, including Sam Houston State University, Cal State University, Shepherd University, and the University of Nebraska.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $59,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The filing lists a $2,000 grant for education at Sam Houston State University, a $1,500 grant for education at Cal State University, and a $1,500 grant for education at Shepherd University. These grants are listed for individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brandon H Froysland as director, Brent Scott as secretary and director, Nancy DeGood as chairwoman and director, Michael K Weber as treasurer, and Joelle S Vandervelde as president.
UFP Industries Education Foundation is led by Joelle S. Vandervelde, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joelle S. Vandervelde
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Degood
Chairwoman Director
Director → Chairwoman Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon H. Froysland
Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer Director, 2021
Treasurer Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brent Scott
Secretary Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael K. Weber
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David A Tutas (2020–2022) — Secretary 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.
Frequently asked questions about UFP Industries Education Foundation
How much does UFP Industries Education Foundation give each year?
UFP Industries Education Foundation gave $59K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 68 grants.
What is UFP Industries Education Foundation's typical grant size?
UFP Industries Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $868, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does UFP Industries Education Foundation give grants?
UFP Industries Education Foundation's top state is Texas, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charles Town, WV (3 grants), Huntsville, TX (2 grants), Belmont, MI (2 grants) and Prattville, AL (2 grants).
Does UFP Industries Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on UFP Industries Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education - Sam Houston State University" (3 grants).
Who are UFP Industries Education Foundation's largest grantees?
UFP Industries Education Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ashley Miranda ($2,000), Desidoro Ortega Jr ($1,500) and Madelayne Ruffner ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($9,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is UFP Industries Education Foundation?
UFP Industries Education Foundation reported $957K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does UFP Industries Education Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing’s grant purposes indicate support for individuals pursuing education at colleges and universities, including Sam Houston State University, Cal State University, Shepherd University, and the University of Nebraska. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UFP Industries Education 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 UFP Industries Education Foundation's EIN?
UFP Industries Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2945715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does UFP Industries Education 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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