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).
Van Andel Institute at a glance
In short: Van Andel Institute gave $66.8M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $33.4M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,839,024
- -77.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,419,512
- -77.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,419,512
- Total assets
- $2,237,961,296
- +10.9% 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.
How to apply to Van Andel Institute
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Van Andel Institute
MeNu Program Collaborative Research Funding
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
MiND Program Collaborative Research Funding
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Pathway-to-Independence Award (MeNu Program)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Van Andel Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Van Andel Research Institute ($61.4M). Together the top 2 received $66.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Van Andel Institute gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). 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 $55.8M (2021) to $291.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $66.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Van Andel Research Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Support for Vari Operating Expenses. | $61,431,822 |
| Van Andel Education Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Support for Vaei Operating Expenses. | $5,407,202 |
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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 | $2,237,961,296 | $139,332,774 | $90,904,641 | $66,839,024 | 2 | $115,094,054 |
| 2023 | $2,017,682,513 | $171,827,012 | $306,179,357 | $290,988,037 | 2 | $60,777,735 |
| 2022 | $2,082,989,471 | $175,628,938 | $112,969,414 | $97,119,728 | 2 | $89,999,337 |
| 2021 | $2,123,026,794 | $297,361,845 | $70,308,987 | $55,836,346 | 2 | $171,550,990 |
| 2020 | $1,815,971,878 | $111,524,637 | $69,463,683 | $58,505,033 | 2 | $82,361,580 |
About Van Andel Institute
Based on IRS filings
Van Andel Institute is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Andel Institute is led by David Van Andel, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Van Andel
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Chang
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$9K (2024)
John Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Meijer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Callahan
Chief Strategic Officer
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 → CAO & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jana Hall (2020–2024) — Chief Operations Officer · Filing note: Ended 3/31/2024
- Former: Joan Budden (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 12/13/2021
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 $9K, to Constance Chang (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Van Andel Institute
How much does Van Andel Institute give each year?
Van Andel Institute gave $66.8M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $291.0M across 2 grants.
How large is Van Andel Institute?
Van Andel Institute reported $2.2B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139.3M.
Where does Van Andel Institute operate?
Van Andel Institute has awarded grants in Michigan.
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.
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 May 13, 2022)
- 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 November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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