Private foundation · EIN 26-1539411 · Holland, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Craig and Wendy Spoelhof 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: 21 grants paid, $180K total, median $1,500. 90% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$180K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in MI
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holland Christian SchoolsHolland, MIGeneral operation$100K
Boys and Girls ClubHolland, MIGeneral operation$25K
Fellowship ChurchHolland, MIGeneral operation$15K
Community Foundation of Holland ZeelandHolland, MIGeneral operation$10K
Mission Partners IndiaZeeland, MIGeneral operation$5,000
Potters HouseGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operation$5,000
People Helping PeoplePullman, MIGeneral operation$2,000
Winning at HomeZeeland, MIGeneral operation$2,000
Mary Free Bed FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operation$2,000
Geneva Camp & Retreat CenterHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,800
Culture WorksHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,500
HomecorHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,500
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operation$1,000
Encompass KidsHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,000
The FIRST Tee of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operation$1,000
Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral operation$1,000
Childrens Advocacy CenterHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,000
Jubilee MinistriesHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,000
Positive OptionsHolland, MIGeneral operation$1,000
Special OlympicsWahington, DCGeneral operation$1,000
That the World May KnowZeeland, MIGeneral operation$1,000

By state: Michigan 19 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Holland, Michigan, administered in care of Ann Van Zalen, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Craig and Wendy Spoelhof 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 Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 21 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation give?

Michigan (19 grants), Colorado (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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