Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Coopersville, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $123K.
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), top state Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $131,000
- -41.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,833
- -41.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,461,275
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arizona (38% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Desert Hills Presbyterian ($50K). Together the top 6 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $222K (2025). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Hills Presbyterian Scottsdale, AZ | General | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General | $36,000 |
| CRU Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Coopersville CHR Ref Church Coopersville, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Trinitarian Bible Society Grand Rapids, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,461,275 | $149,996 | $161,301 | $131,000 | 6 | $133,010 | $123,205 | $139,886 |
| 2025 | $2,472,580 | $70,210 | $248,772 | $222,000 | 6 | $224,274 | $52,164 | $133,489 |
| 2024 | $2,651,142 | $44,931 | $64,966 | $40,000 | 2 | $42,420 | $50,194 | $123,460 |
| 2023 | $2,681,177 | $-38,069 | $165,934 | $137,000 | 7 | $140,718 | $31,145 | $122,680 |
| 2022 | $2,875,180 | $2,473,748 | $92,475 | $80,000 | 5 | $81,983 | $84,919 | $58,048 |
| 2021 | $493,907 | $12,260 | $32,715 | $26,000 | 3 | — | $15,666 | $25,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Doug Lemmen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Lemmen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Lemmen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helene Lemmen (2021) — President
- Former: Wayne E. Lemmen (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation
How much does Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation give each year?
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $222K across 6 grants.
What is Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,500, and its average grant was $21,833, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation give grants?
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Michigan (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Desert Hills Presbyterian ($50,000), Samaritans Purse ($36,000) and CRU Campus Crusade for Christ ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation?
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's EIN?
Wayne E Lemmen Helene Lemmen & BJ Lemmen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6069061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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