Private foundation · EIN 20-3890112 · Alto, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Van Singel Family 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: 23 grants paid, $180K total, median $7,500. 96% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$180K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MI
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Byron Center Christian SchoolByron Center, MIGeneral$15K
Impact MinistriesDuvall, WAGuatemala$15K
South Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids, MIBuilding fund$15K
Vansingel Fine Arts CenterByron Center, MIGeneral fund$15K
GemsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$10K
University of Michigan Health-WestWyoming, MIGeneral fund$10K
Buist Community Assistance CenterByron Center, MIGeneral$10K
Annetta Jansen MinistriesDorr, MIGeneral purpose$8,000
Byron Community MinistriesByron Center, MIPregnancy resource center$8,000
Streams of HopeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral purpose$8,000
Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$7,500
The Esther SchoolGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$7,500
Wyoming Family NetworkWyoming, MIGeneral$7,000
Feeding America West MiKentwodd, MIGeneral$7,000
Catherine's CareGrand Rapids, MIGeneral purpose$6,000
Exalta HealthGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$6,000
Legacy ChristianGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$4,500
Volunteers in ServiceGrand Rapids, MIGeneral purpose$4,000
Access of West MiGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$3,500
Family Promise of GrGrand Rapids, MIGeneral fund$3,500
Safe Have MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$3,500
Hand to HandJenison, MIGeneral$3,000
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$3,000

By state: Michigan 22 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Van Singel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alto, Michigan, administered in care of Gordon J Van Singel, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Van Singel Family 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 Van Singel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 23 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Van Singel Family Foundation give?

Michigan (22 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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