Van Andel Institute
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE (VAI) IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF BOTH THE VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (VARI) AND VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE (VAEI).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2B
+10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$66.8M
-77.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33.4M
-77.0% YoY
About Van Andel Institute
Based on IRS filings
Van Andel Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $66.8M. Net investment income was $115.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,237,961,296 | $2,017,682,513 | $2,082,989,471 |
| Revenue | $139,332,774 | $171,827,012 | $175,628,938 |
| Expenses | $90,904,641 | $306,179,357 | $112,969,414 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $115,094,054 | $60,777,735 | $89,999,337 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Van Andel Institute
MeNu Program Collaborative Research Funding
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
MiND Program Collaborative Research Funding
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Pathway-to-Independence Award (MeNu Program)
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Van Andel Research Institute ($61,431,822), Van Andel Education Institute ($5,407,202).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE GRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT FOR VAEI OPERATING EXPENSES. | $5,407,202 |
| VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE GRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT FOR VARI OPERATING EXPENSES. | $61,431,822 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID VAN ANDEL | CHAIRMAN / CEO | 10 | — |
| JOHN KENNEDY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK MEIJER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CONSTANCE CHANG | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,500 |
| TIMOTHY MYERS | CAO / CFO | 1 | — |
| DR JANA HALL END 03312024 | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS CURRAN JR | GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | — |
| GERALD CALLAHAN | CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Andel Institute?
Van Andel Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds $2.2B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Van Andel Institute?
As of 2024, Van Andel Institute holds $2.2B in total assets with $139.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $66.8M in 2024.
Where does Van Andel Institute operate?
Van Andel Institute has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Van Andel Institute award?
In 2024, Van Andel Institute awarded 2 grants totaling $66.8M — an average of about $33.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Van Andel Institute's EIN?
Van Andel Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2000820. 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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