Grants paid by Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation
EIN 85-4116661 · Grand Rapids, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation of Grand Rapids, MI (EIN 85-4116661) reported 40 grants paid totaling $4,685,250 to 27 recipients in tax years 2021–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $2,185,000 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$4,685,250
40 grants
Recipients
27
distinct organizations
Tax years
2021–2025
5 filings in the corpus
Approved for future payment
$2,185,000
12 commitments · not included in grants paid
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $175,000 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $475,000 | $800,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | $492,750 | $650,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | $1,555,000 | $735,000 |
| 2025 | 17 | $1,987,500 | — |
Top recipients
The 27 recipients receiving the most from Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation, by grants paid, out of 27 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 38-1368360 | C | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $1,000,000 | 2025 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan 38-2505812 | B | Southfield, MI | 5 | $755,000 | 2025 |
| University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts | U | Ann Arbor, MI | 2 | $600,000 | 2024 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits 82-4302005 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500,000 | 2025 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 4 | $230,000 | 2025 |
| University of Michigan - College of Literaturescience and the Arts | U | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $200,000 | 2023 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc 13-3160356 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $200,000 | 2025 |
| I Understand 81-3356821 | C | Ada, MI | 3 | $155,000 | 2025 |
| Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | U | East Lansing, MI | 1 | $150,000 | 2022 |
| West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc 38-2394044 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $132,750 | 2023 |
| Alano Club of Kent County 38-1406840 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation (doug Meijer Giving Fund) | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Detroit Horse Power 47-3212490 | B | Detroit, MI | 2 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation (kendall Meijer Giving Fund) | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Kent County Youth Agricultural Association 38-6087816 | B | Lowell, MI | 1 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Hand2hand 27-2973348 | B | Jenison, MI | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Bissell Pet Charities 88-3606306 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Mosaic Counseling 38-2216806 | B | Grand Haven, MI | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Hope Network Foundation 38-2731395 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $35,000 | 2025 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc | U | Louisville, MI | 1 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Kentwood Public Schools Educational Foundation | U | Kentwood, MI | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Caroline's Peach Foundation | U | Holland, MI | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Allartworks Foundation 99-0459891 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Variety Club Charity for Children Inc 38-2140520 | B | Birmingham, MI | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Blessings in a Backpack 26-2627847 | B | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation | U | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Hoof & Paw Horse Haven 81-4614814 | C | Oxford, MI | 1 | $2,500 | 2025 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 52 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | C | $600,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Beer City Dog Biscuits Grand Rapids, MI | B | $500,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | B | $200,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Make-a-Wish Michigan Southfield, MI | D | $130,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Foundation (doug Meijer Giving Fund) Chicago, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Foundation (kendall Meijer Giving Fund) Chicago, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | I Understand Grand Rapids, MI | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Bissell Pet Charities Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Kent County Youth Agricultural Association Lowell, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Alano Club of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI | U | $35,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Hope Network Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $35,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Caroline's Peach Foundation Holland, MI | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Allartworks Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Blessings in a Backpack Fort Wayne, IN | B | $10,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2025 | Hoof & Paw Horse Haven Oxford, MI | C | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202601349349104535 |
| 2024 | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | C | $600,000 | approved, future | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $400,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Southfield, MI | B | $400,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | C | $400,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Southfield, MI | B | $100,000 | approved, future | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI | U | $70,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | I Understand Ada, MI | C | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Alano Club of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI | U | $50,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Mosaic Counseling Grand Haven, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI | U | $35,000 | approved, future | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Southfield, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2024 | Variety Club Charity for Children Inc Birmingham, MI | B | $10,000 | paid | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202543079349100119 |
| 2023 | University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $400,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | University of Michigan - College of Literaturescience and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $132,750 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Brighton, MI | C | $100,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Brighton, MI | C | $100,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | Hand2hand Jenison, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MI | B | $50,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | Blessings in a Backpack Inc Louisville, MI | U | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2023 | I Understand Ada, MI | C | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202441369349103024 |
| 2022 | University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | University of Michigan - College of Literature Science and the Arts Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | Michigan State University College of Human Medicine East Lansing, MI | U | $150,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Brighton, MI | C | $100,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Brighton, MI | C | $100,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Brighton, MI | C | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2022 | Kentwood Public Schools Educational Foundation Kentwood, MI | U | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202332279349100023 |
| 2021 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan Brighton, MI | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202241339349101104 |
| 2021 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Grand Rapids, MI | U | $75,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202241339349101104 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202601349349104535 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202543079349100119 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202441369349103024 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202332279349100023 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241339349101104 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/854116661.json.
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