Private foundation · EIN 20-1975467 · Pella, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jason and Carolyn Andringa Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $280K total, median $7,500. 38% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$280K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in IA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvin CollegeGrand Rapids, MIEducational$100K
The Nature Conservancy of IowaArlington, VAEducational$100K
Third Reformed ChurchPella, IAReligious$50K
Au Sable InstituteMancelona, MIEducational$10K
Friends of the Pella Community CenterPella, IAEducational$5,000
Intervarsity Christian FellowshipMadison, WIEducational$5,000
MITCambridge, MAEducational$5,000
Pella Christian Grade SchoolPella, IAEducational$5,000

By state: Michigan 2 · Virginia 1 · Iowa 3 · Wisconsin 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Jason and Carolyn Andringa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pella, Iowa, administered in care of Carolyn Andringa, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jason and Carolyn Andringa Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jason and Carolyn Andringa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Jason and Carolyn Andringa Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Iowa (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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