Van Singel Family Foundation
The Van Singel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Alto, Michigan. It reported $150,000 in grants to 22 organizations in 2024, with recipients in Michigan and Washington.
Van Singel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Singel Family Foundation gave $180K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,826
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,133,281
- +4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van Singel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10101 E Rivershore Dr Se, Alto, MI 49302
Phone: (616) 698-7786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Singel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Byron Center Christian School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 10% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Van Singel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2022) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Center Christian School Byron Center, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Impact Ministries Duvall, WA | Guatemala | $15,000 |
| South Christian High School Grand Rapids, MI | Building Fund | $15,000 |
| Vansingel Fine Arts Center Byron Center, MI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Gems Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Buist Community Assistance Center Byron Center, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Annetta Jansen Ministries Dorr, MI | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Byron Community Ministries Byron Center, MI | Pregnancy Resource Center | $8,000 |
| Streams of Hope Grand Rapids, MI | General Purpose | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,133,281 | $240,153 | $194,962 | $180,000 | 23 | $180,000 | $169,123 | — |
| 2024 | $1,088,090 | $297,405 | $163,858 | $150,000 | 22 | $150,000 | $197,536 | — |
| 2023 | $954,258 | $110,987 | $142,860 | $130,000 | 21 | $130,000 | $98,353 | $59,924 |
| 2022 | $986,131 | $105,749 | $100,396 | $85,000 | 16 | $85,000 | $90,353 | $62,559 |
| 2021 | $980,778 | $204,284 | $157,475 | $142,000 | 18 | $142,000 | $188,809 | — |
| 2020 | $933,969 | $76,509 | $147,162 | $133,500 | 15 | — | $62,834 | $63,999 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Christian schools, ministries, community-service organizations, and health organizations. For example, South Christian High School describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered high school education, while Streams of Hope says it demonstrates the love of Jesus through programs and relationships that build a healthier neighborhood. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $150,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $180,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to University of Michigan Health-West for its general fund, $17,000 to South Christian High School for its building fund, $15,000 to Impact Ministries for Guatemala, and $12,000 to VanSingel Fine Arts Center for its general fund. Other grants included $10,000 to Byron Center Christian School and $7,000 each to Annetta Jansen Ministries, Byron Community Ministries, and Streams of Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A VanSingel as president and trustee, Gordon VanSingel as vice president and director, and Daniel VanSingel as director.
Van Singel Family Foundation is led by John A. Vansingel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Vansingel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Vansingel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gordon Vansingel
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Van Singel Family Foundation
How much does Van Singel Family Foundation give each year?
Van Singel Family Foundation gave $180K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 22 grants.
What is Van Singel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Singel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,826, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Singel Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Van Singel Family Foundation give grants?
Van Singel Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (13 grants), Byron Center, MI (4 grants) and Wyoming, MI (2 grants).
Does Van Singel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Van Singel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Singel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Singel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Byron Center Christian School ($15,000), Impact Ministries ($15,000) and South Christian High School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Singel Family Foundation?
Van Singel Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What does Van Singel Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Christian schools, ministries, community-service organizations, and health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Singel Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Van Singel Family Foundation's EIN?
Van Singel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3890112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Van Singel Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Van Singel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-singel-family-foundation-morg_3e9ae2a04ba04b7eab637f2f455e0a0b
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