Private foundation · EIN 38-3297265 · Ada, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jerry L and Marcia D Tubergen 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $4.4M total, median $10K. 62% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$4.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$1.5M
Northpointe Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MISpiritual formation center$750K
Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$500K
Northpointe Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MITeacher salaries$500K
Ada TownshipAda, MIConnecting with community campaign$200K
Grace Christian Academy of Leipers ForkFranklin, TNCampaign - building$160K
The Jerry and Marcy Tubergen Fund (at Ncf)Alpharetta, GAGeneral operations$101K
Capstone Legacy FoundationWayne, PAGeneral operations$75K
Colson Center for Christian WorldviewColorado Springs, COIdentity project$75K
Northpointe Christian FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$50K
That DayOxnard, CAGeneral operations$40K
Relational Concepts IncSpring Lake, MIGeneral operations$30K
Guiding Light Mission IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$25K
Lee Strobel MinistriesTulsa, OKGeneral operations$25K
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$25K
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operations$25K
Ada Bible ChurchGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$20K
Family Promise of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MICampaign - 100 homes for 100 families$20K
Alpha USANaperville, ILGeneral operations$15K
Ikus Life Enrichment ServicesGrandville, MIGeneral operations$15K
King's Academy NashvilleNashville, TNGeneral operations$15K
Michigan for Vaccine ChoiceTroy, MIGeneral operations$15K
Moriah MinistriesAllendale, MIGeneral operations$15K
New Horizons Foundation IncColorado Springs, COGeneral operations$15K
Outlaw MinisteriesSpring Lake, MIGeneral operations$15K
Pregnancy Resource CenterGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$15K
Children's Health DefenseFranklin Lakes, NYGeneral operations$10K
Church Planters Training InternationalAda, MIGeneral operations$10K
Every Mother's AdvocatePompano Beach, FLGeneral operations$10K
St Bartholomew's ChruchNashville, TNGeneral operations$10K
Truth for LifeCleveland, OHGeneral operations$10K
World MoversAshville, NCGeneral operations$10K
Broadway Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Citizens for Traditional ValuesLansing, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Citizens for Traditional ValuesLansing, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Critter BarnZeeland, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Home Repair Services of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Living With HopeHighland, INGeneral operations$5,000
Right to Life of Michigan Educational FundWyoming, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Riverside TheaterVero Beach, FLGeneral operations$5,000
Word Investments IncAda, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Young LifeAda, MIGeneral operations$5,000
Glen Arbor Arts CenterGlen Arbor, MIGeneral operations$2,500
Alpha Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$2,000
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding IncRockford, MIVision campaign$2,000
FIRST Tee of West Michigan theGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operations$1,965
Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MIGeneral operations$1,000
National Day of PrayerColorado Springs, COGeneral operations$1,000
Truth for LifeCleveland, OHGeneral operations$1,000
Ada Christian SchoolAda, MIGeneral operations$500
Evans Scholars FoundationBoulevard, ILProgram sponsorship$500
Northpointe Christian SchoolsGrand Rapids, MIElementary and preschool - raisecraze$400
Family ChurchHolland, MIGeneral operations$300

By state: Michigan 33 · Tennessee 3 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Jerry L and Marcia D Tubergen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Jerry L and Marcia D Tubergen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jerry L and Marcia D Tubergen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.4M across 53 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jerry L and Marcia D Tubergen Foundation give?

Michigan (33 grants), Tennessee (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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