West Michigan Christian Foundation
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West Michigan Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: West Michigan Christian Foundation gave $425K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $47,222
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,029,073
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Michigan Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgetown Harmony Homes ($100K). Together the top 9 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $425K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Harmony Homes Jenison, MI | Provides stable housing and supportive living environments that promote dignity, independence, and community. | $100,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust Clearwater, FL | Supports charitable giving and generosity initiatives to advance community and social impact. | $50,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | Equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as christ's agents of renewal in the world. | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Dream Center Byron Center, MI | Serves and transforms communities by building trusted relationships and helping people grow in a committed relationship with christ. | $50,000 |
| Alive on the Lakeshore Muskegon, MI | Supports individuals and families through programs that strengthen community well-being and improve quality of life. | $50,000 |
| New City Networks Grand Rapids, MI | Supports individuals and families through programs that strengthen community well-being and improve quality of life. | $50,000 |
| Community Hope Lake, MI | Serves local residents by providing hope, assistance, and community support to individuals and families in need. | $25,000 |
| Life Remodeled Detroit, MI | Brings people together to revitalize detroit neighborhoods through opportunity hubs, community partnerships, and volunteer engagement. | $25,000 |
| Startup Garage Hudsonville, MI | Helps entrepreneurs launch and grow sustainable ventures through mentoring, training, and community support. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,029,073 | $1,630,115 | $1,569,135 | $425,000 | 9 | $134,723 |
| 2024 | $5,266,794 | $1,725,792 | $1,194,629 | — | — | $118,481 |
| 2023 | $4,751,404 | $1,646,354 | $1,354,098 | $120,250 | 1 | $96,933 |
| 2022 | $4,375,853 | $1,685,148 | $1,062,161 | — | — | $35,552 |
| 2021 | $4,282,532 | $1,262,702 | $668,950 | — | — | $88,429 |
| 2020 | $4,726,207 | $938,976 | $646,147 | — | — | $91,500 |
| 2019 | $4,576,905 | $768,664 | $595,215 | — | — | $70,163 |
About West Michigan Christian Foundation
Based on IRS filings
West Michigan Christian Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Ada, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $135K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Michigan Christian Foundation is led by Dave Johnson, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave Johnson
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$54K (2023) → $218K (2025)
Greg Markvluwer
Chairman
Board Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Timyan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Spoelman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Poortenga
Employee
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024) → $140K (2025)
Gerard Winkle
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Haverdink
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Joe Byker (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Roger Sandberg (2019–2024) — Ncf Board Representative
- Former: Katie Sheppard (2023–2024) — Ncf Board Representative
- Former: Daniel Nickodemus (2024) — Employee
- Former: Brian Van Haren (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jamie Kuiper (2019–2023) — Former President
- Former: Matt Shatto (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Devries (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nate Karsten (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Melby (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Max Smith (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Wendell Christoff (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $218K, to Dave Johnson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Michigan Christian Foundation
How much does West Michigan Christian Foundation give each year?
West Michigan Christian Foundation gave $425K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is West Michigan Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
West Michigan Christian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $47,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does West Michigan Christian Foundation give grants?
West Michigan Christian Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does West Michigan Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on West Michigan Christian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are West Michigan Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
West Michigan Christian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Georgetown Harmony Homes ($100,000), International Generosity Foundation Trust ($50,000) and Calvin University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Michigan Christian Foundation?
West Michigan Christian Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is West Michigan Christian Foundation?
West Michigan Christian Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Ada, MI. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is West Michigan Christian Foundation's EIN?
West Michigan Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3544621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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