Van Andel Education Institute
Operation of van andel institute graduate school (VAIGS) and Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI).
Van Andel Education Institute at a glance
In short: Van Andel Education Institute gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,900
- -93.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,900
- -93.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $59,900
- Total assets
- $11,690,466
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Van Andel Education Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Van Andel Institute Graduate School ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Van Andel Education Institute gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $4.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Van Andel Institute Graduate School Grand Rapids, MI | Support Van Andel Institute Graduate School Operations. | $59,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,690,466 | $5,690,950 | $6,966,219 | $59,900 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $6,337,931 | $4,865,426 | $5,243,761 | $859,917 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $5,113,331 | $4,823,357 | $4,725,291 | $3,405,565 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $5,116,980 | $4,478,189 | $4,123,678 | $3,789,892 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $4,597,370 | $4,153,083 | $4,124,805 | $4,177,461 | 1 | $-213,714 |
About Van Andel Education Institute
Based on IRS filings
Van Andel Education Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Andel Education Institute is led by David Van Andel, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Van Andel
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bultman
Vaei Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Juan Olivarez
Vaei Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Susan Meell
Vaei Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Teresa Weatherall-Neal
Vaei Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Terra Tarango
Vaei Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$293K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Christy Mayo
Director of Enrollment
Director of Enrollment & Records → Director of Enrollment & R, 2023
Director of Enrollment & R → Director of Enrollment, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Taylor Boyd
Director of Assessment
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gerald Callahan
Chief Strategic Officer -
Chief Strategic Officer → Chief Strategic Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Curran Jr.
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Myers
CAO & CFO
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President → CAO & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bodbyl
Associate Dean of Graduate School
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Triezenberg (2020–2023) — Dean of Graduate School
- Former: Randy Schregardus (2020–2021) — Manager of Professional Development
- Former: Temple Ireland-Rosenberger (2020–2021) — Vaei Associate Director
- Former: John A. Vasquez (2021) — Director of Assessment & Prof. Development
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 $15K, to Susan Meell (Vaei Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Van Andel Education Institute
How much does Van Andel Education Institute give each year?
Van Andel Education Institute gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $860K across 1 grant.
How large is Van Andel Education Institute?
Van Andel Education Institute reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Van Andel Education Institute?
Van Andel Education Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Van Andel Education Institute operate?
Van Andel Education Institute has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Van Andel Education Institute's EIN?
Van Andel Education Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2000824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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