Private foundation · EIN 26-4128909 · Fenton, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Van Gilder 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: 2 grants paid, $199K total, median $99K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$199K
Median grant
$99K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 1 of 2 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various CharitiesFenton, MIDonations$141K

About this foundation

Van Gilder Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fenton, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Van Gilder 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 Gilder Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $199K across 2 grants, a median of $99K.

Where does Van Gilder Family Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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