Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation
Unity's education foundation, by promoting biblical principles of stewardship as a means to help provide quality and more affordable christ-centered secondary education; will promote unity christian high school, and each year make a financial contribution to the school.
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation gave $351K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $351K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $350,684
- +45.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $350,684
- +45.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $350,684
- Total assets
- $8,732,396
- +17.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Unity Christian High School ($351K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation gives
- Giving grew 318% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2023) to $351K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Christian High School Hudsonville, MI | To reduce the cost of private education at unity christian high school. | $350,684 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,732,396 | $721,105 | $426,781 | $350,684 | 1 | $187,616 |
| 2025 | $7,405,307 | $471,829 | $304,281 | $241,863 | 1 | $178,332 |
| 2024 | $6,610,148 | $582,514 | $385,382 | $307,295 | 1 | $316,366 |
| 2023 | $6,049,210 | $327,536 | $141,216 | $83,985 | 1 | $84,905 |
| 2022 | $5,374,212 | $413,070 | $363,640 | $294,988 | 1 | $165,136 |
| 2021 | $6,414,956 | $874,555 | $312,675 | $247,295 | 1 | $238,777 |
| 2020 | $4,569,755 | $737,454 | $295,056 | $229,432 | 1 | $69,033 |
About Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation is a public charity, based in Hudsonville, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $351K. Net investment income was $188K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation is led by Mike Smith, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mike Smith
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Nyeholt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dice
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Markvluwer
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Haverdink
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Boetsma
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vredevoogd
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bruursema
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brad Vanmanen (2020–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Krol (2020–2025) — President
- Former: Jim Meyer (2020–2025) — Trustee
- Former: David Baatenburg (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Vanderveen (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Devries (2020) — Former President
- Former: Todd Grasman (2020) — Former Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation
How much does Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation give each year?
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation gave $351K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $242K across 1 grant.
How large is Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation?
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $721K.
Where does Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation operate?
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation's EIN?
Unity Christian High School Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7180233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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