Private foundation · EIN 85-4116661 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer 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: 17 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $50K. 76% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$2.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$46M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MICapital campaign$600K
Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MICapital campaign$500K
New York-Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYProject/program support$200K
Make-A-Wish MichiganSouthfield, MIProject/program support$130K
The Chicago Community Foundation (doug Meijer Giving Fund)Chicago, ILGeneral operating support$100K
The Chicago Community Foundation (kendall Meijer Giving Fund)Chicago, ILGeneral operating support$100K
I UnderstandGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating support$75K
Alano Club of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$50K
Bissell Pet CharitiesGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$50K
Kent County Youth Agricultural AssociationLowell, MICapital campaign$50K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth CommonwealthGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$35K
Hope Network FoundationGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$35K
Caroline's Peach FoundationHolland, MIGeneral operating support$25K
Allartworks FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating support$20K
Blessings in a BackpackFort Wayne, INProject/program support$10K
Grand Rapids Griffins Youth FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Hoof & Paw Horse HavenOxford, MIGeneral operating support$2,500

By state: Michigan 13 · New York 1 · Illinois 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer 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 Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 17 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer Foundation give?

Michigan (13 grants), New York (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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