Private foundation · EIN 38-3083625 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jandernoa 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: 41 grants paid, $535K total, median $5,000. 93% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$535K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $535K; Part I reports $348K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope Network FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$150K
K ConnectGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$50K
Gerald Dawkins (center for Sound)Kentwood, MIGeneral support$33K
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$33K
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MINon-profit technical assistance fund$25K
Grand Rapids University PrepGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$25K
United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$25K
West Mi Hispanic Chamber of CommercGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$25K
Teach for AmericaChicago, ILGeneral support$15K
Evan's Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral support$13K
Caroline's Peach FoundationHolland, MIGeneral support$10K
Dominican Sisters Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIJune luncheon/o antiphons$10K
Endless OpportunitiesGrand Rapids, MIMentoring program$10K
Franciscan Life Process CenterLowell, MICapital campaign$10K
Gerald R Ford FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$10K
The Right Place IncGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$10K
Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MIPaddle raise donation at hope on the$7,500
Art PrizeGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to ShGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$5,000
Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Immaculate Heart of Mary ParishGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
Red Glasses MovementGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
St Robert of Newminster ParishAda, MIGeneral support$5,000
West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$5,000
West Michigan Aviation Academy FounGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$4,000
Embracing ImperfectionsRockford, MIGeneral support$3,000
Arbor Circle CorporationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500
Calvin SeminaryGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500
Kent County Parks FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500
The Be CafeAda, MIGeneral support$2,500
West Mi Hispanic Chamber of CommercGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,500
Aya Youth CollectiveGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000
Cascade Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$2,000
Faith HospiceByron Center, MIGeneral support$2,000
Council of Michigan FoundationsGrand Rapids, MIMembership$1,500
Da Blodgett - St John'sGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000
Michigan Women ForwardGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$1,000
Parent Project Muscular DystrophyWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Tri-Cities Family YMCAGrand Haven, MIGeneral support$500

By state: Michigan 38 · Illinois 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Jandernoa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of 42 North Partners, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Jandernoa 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 Jandernoa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $535K across 41 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jandernoa Foundation give?

Michigan (38 grants), Illinois (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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