Van Andel Research Institute
Medical research organization Van Andel Research Institute is an independent biomedical research organization committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations.
Van Andel Research Institute at a glance
In short: Van Andel Research Institute gave $673K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $168K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $673,000
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $168,250
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $190,464,759
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Research Institute
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Van Andel Research Institute
MeNu Program Funding for Collaborative Research
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
MiND Program Funding for Collaborative Research
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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 Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stand up to Cancer ($625K). Together the top 4 received $673K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Andel Research Institute gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 $640K (2021) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $673K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand up to Cancer Los Angeles, CA | Research Collaboration | $625,000 |
| The Economic Club of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Growing Economic Health of Grand Rapids | $25,000 |
| Gordon Research East Greenwich, RI | Funding Metabolomics and Human Health Conference | $15,000 |
| Friends of Crescent Park Grand Rapids, MI | Support Maintenance of Crescent Park | $8,000 |
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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 | $190,464,759 | $112,738,485 | $118,913,786 | $673,000 | 4 | $-339,084 |
| 2023 | $197,193,153 | $340,011,886 | $112,044,445 | $674,500 | 4 | $99,948 |
| 2022 | $219,998,295 | $143,778,282 | $113,718,338 | $1,275,000 | 2 | $2,782,256 |
| 2021 | $253,165,469 | $94,830,916 | $98,445,391 | $640,000 | 3 | $2,991,589 |
| 2020 | $289,629,145 | $88,891,678 | $94,429,770 | $1,900,745 | 3 | $445,632 |
About Van Andel Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Van Andel Research Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $673K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Andel Research Institute is led by David Van Andel, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; 15 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Van Andel
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$520K (2020) → $692K (2024)
Huilin Li
Senior Scientific Investigator & Dept. Chair
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$434K (2024)
James Fahner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Max Wicha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Michelle Lebeau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Peter Jones
Chief Scientific Officer & Res. Director
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$753K (2020) → $953K (2024)
Ralph Deberardinis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Henry Paulson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Callahan
Chief Strat. Officer
Chief Strategic Officer → Chief Strat. Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
43 hrs/week
$382K (2020) → $508K (2024)
Jana Hall
Chief Operat. Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Chief Operat. Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$464K (2020) → $636K (2024)
Kathy Vogelsang
Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$742K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Peter Laird
Distinguished Investigator
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$432K (2020) → $514K (2024)
Ted Heilman
Associate Direct-Sr. Portfolio Manager
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$418K (2020) → $782K (2024)
Thomas Curran Jr.
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$277K (2020) → $518K (2024)
Timothy Myers
Vice President, CAO & CFO
V.p. & Chief Financial Officer → Vice President, CAO & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$344K (2020) → $493K (2024)
Austin Way
Senior Portfolio Manager
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$454K (2023) → $530K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Gerd Pfeifer (2020–2023) — Senior Scientific Investigator
- Former: Tom Demeester (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Patrik Brundin (2020–2022) — Associate Research Director
- Former: George Vande Woude (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Jewell (2021) — Director of Cores
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 $1.1M, to Kathy Vogelsang (Chief Investment Officer). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Van Andel Research Institute
How much does Van Andel Research Institute give each year?
Van Andel Research Institute gave $673K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $675K across 4 grants.
What is Van Andel Research Institute's typical grant size?
Van Andel Research Institute's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $168,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Van Andel Research Institute give grants?
Van Andel Research Institute gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Van Andel Research Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Van Andel Research Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Van Andel Research Institute?
Van Andel Research Institute reported $190.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $112.7M.
What is Van Andel Research Institute?
Van Andel Research Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $190.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Van Andel Research Institute's EIN?
Van Andel Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2000823. 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 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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