Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI

The Meijer Foundation

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Typical grant size
$25K $50K $122K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
54

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Beth Synder
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$171K
David Hooker
PRESIDENT
$28K
Hilary Roelofs
TREASURER
$16K
Mark D Meijer
DIRECTOR
Douglas F Meijer
DIRECTOR
Hendrik G Meijer
DIRECTOR
Cara Jones
FORMER INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
67
Total grants awarded
$7.4M
Total amount
$111K
Average grant
$800K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$7.4M
67 grants

Top recipients

1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$800K
1 grant · MI · ≈ likely match
$667K
1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$500K
Grand Action Foundation
1 grant · MI
$333K
1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$333K
1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$333K
1 grant · OH · ≈ likely match
$300K
2 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$260K
Nature Conservancy - Michigan Chapter
1 grant · MI
$250K
Michigan Trail Fund
1 grant · MI
$250K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$800K
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$667K
Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$500K
Grand Action Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$333K
Gerald R Ford Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$333K
Mel Trotter Ministries
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$333K
The Ohio State University Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS
OH · TY 2024
$300K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$250K
Michigan Trail Fund
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$250K
Nature Conservancy - Michigan Chapter
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$250K
National Constitution Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$240K
Van Andel Research Institute
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$215K
Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$200K
Family Promise of Grand Rapids
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$167K
The Ferris Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$150K
American Writers Museum Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
IL · TY 2024
$150K
Kent County Habitat for Humanity
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$133K
Empowerment Plan
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$110K
The Ferris Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$110K
Amplify Gr
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$100K
The Center for Us Global Leadership
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$100K
United Methodist Community House
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Heart of West Michigan United Way
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Ottawa County Parks Foundation Inc
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Grand Valley State University
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Childrens Healing Center
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$100K
The Chicago Community Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
IL · TY 2024
$94K
Conductive Learning Center of North America
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$60K
Family Promise of Grand Rapids
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Family Outreach Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Catholic Central High School
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Michigan Humanities Council
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
St Cecilia Music Society
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Stem Greenhouse Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Grand Rapids Symphony
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$50K
The Storehouse of Community Resources
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$40K
Opera Grand Rapids
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$40K
Momentum Center
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$40K
Aya Youth Collective
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$40K
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$35K
Safe Haven Ministries Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$30K
Beer City Dog Biscuits
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Mid Michigan Honor Flight Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Catholic Charities West Michigan
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Childrens Healing Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Tri-cities Family YMCA
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$25K
Vision to Learn
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Blandford Nature Center
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.