Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-3580356

Foundation Overview

Based in Norton Shores, MI, Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $2,229,240 to organizations in Michigan, Missouri and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,229,240
Total Assets
$3,797,262
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%

8 of 38 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

99% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Haven (21%), Muskegon (17%), Traverse City (16%).

Funding Trajectory
-3%

Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Bridge Michigan $2,500 Ypsilanti, MI, US General 2024
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2024
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2024
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2024
Junior Achievement $1,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2024
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2024
Momentum Center - Grand Haven $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
Mosaic Counseling $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
Muskegon Christian School $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2024
Reach For Recovery $2,500 Holland, MI, US General 2024
Read Muskegon $5,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2024
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2024
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2024
Mona Lake Improvement Association $500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2024
Pathfinders $5,000 Muskegon Hts, MI, US General 2024
Corewell Health Foundation $700 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2024
Women's Division Of Chamber Of Commerce - Muskegon $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US General 2024
Bridge Michigan $2,500 Ypsilanti, MI, US General 2024
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2024
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2024
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2024
Junior Achievement $1,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2024
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2024
Momentum Center - Grand Haven $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
Mosaic Counseling $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
Muskegon Christian School $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2024
Reach For Recovery $2,500 Holland, MI, US General 2024
Read Muskegon $5,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2024
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2024
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2024
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2024
Mona Lake Improvement Association $500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2024
Pathfinders $5,000 Muskegon Hts, MI, US General 2024
Corewell Health Foundation $700 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2024
Women's Division Of Chamber Of Commerce - Muskegon $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US General 2024
Bridge Michigan $2,500 Ypsilanti, MI, US General 2023
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2023
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2023
Grand Haven Christian School $5,000 Grant Haven, MI, US General For School 2023
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2023
Harvest United Methodist Church $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2023
Hospice Of Michigan $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General 2023
Interaction International $1,000 Mineral Springs, NC, US General 2023
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2023
Junior Achievement $1,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2023
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US Blue Cross Blue Shield Match 2023
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2023
Momentum Center - Grand Haven $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2023
Mosaic Counseling $2,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2023
Muskegon Christian School $7,500 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2023
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2023
Reach For Recovery $2,500 Holland, MI, US General 2023
Read Muskegon $2,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2023
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2023
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2023
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2023
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2023
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2023
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2022
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2022
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2022
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2022
Junior Achievement $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2022
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Blue Cross Blue Shield Match 2022
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2022
Mosaic Counseling $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2022
Muskegon Christian School $5,000 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2022
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc $2,000 Holland, MI, US General 2022
Read Muskegon $2,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2022
Spectrum Health Foundation $760 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2022
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2022
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2022
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2022
Traverse Health Clinic $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
Van Andel Institute $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2022
Womens Division Chamber Of Commerce $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US Dancing With Local Stars 2022
Western Michigan Society For Industrial Heritage $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Rail Car Restoration Project 2022
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2022
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2022
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2022
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2022
Junior Achievement $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2022
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Blue Cross Blue Shield Match 2022
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2022
Mosaic Counseling $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2022
Muskegon Christian School $5,000 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2022
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc $2,000 Holland, MI, US General 2022
Read Muskegon $2,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2022
Spectrum Health Foundation $760 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2022
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2022
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2022
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2022
Traverse Health Clinic $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
Van Andel Institute $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2022
Womens Division Chamber Of Commerce $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US Dancing With Local Stars 2022
Western Michigan Society For Industrial Heritage $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Rail Car Restoration Project 2022
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2022
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2022
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2022
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2022
Junior Achievement $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2022
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Blue Cross Blue Shield Match 2022
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2022
Mosaic Counseling $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2022
Muskegon Christian School $5,000 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2022
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc $2,000 Holland, MI, US General 2022
Read Muskegon $2,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2022
Spectrum Health Foundation $760 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2022
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2022
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2022
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2022
Traverse Health Clinic $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2022
Van Andel Institute $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US General 2022
Womens Division Chamber Of Commerce $1,000 Muskegon, MI, US Dancing With Local Stars 2022
Western Michigan Society For Industrial Heritage $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Rail Car Restoration Project 2022
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $10,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2021
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2021
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation $1,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2021
Grand Haven Christian School $5,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2021
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2021
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2021
Junior Achievement $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2021
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2021
Mosaic Counseling $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2021
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2021
Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc $2,000 Holland, MI, US General 2021
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2021
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2021
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2021
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2021
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2021
Traverse Health Clinic $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2021
Spectrum Health Foundation $760 Grand Rapids, MI, US Zeeland Community Hospital 2021
Read Muskegon $2,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2021
Love Inc Of The Tri-cities $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Blue Cross Blue Shield Match 2021
Muskegon Christian School $5,000 Muskegon, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2021
Reeths-puffer High School $2,500 Muskegon, MI, US Ramsey Education Personal Finance Curriculum 2021
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $5,000 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2020
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation $10,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2020
Grand Haven Christian School $5,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2020
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2020
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2020
Junior Achievement $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Corporate Program Support 2020
Michigan State University $50,000 East Lansing, MI, US College Of Human Medicine 2020
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2020
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2020
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2020
The People Center $3,000 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2020
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2020
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2020
Traverse Health Clinic $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2020
Feeding America West Michigan $10,000 Comstock Park, MI, US General 2020
Mosaic Counseling $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2020
Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc $2,000 Holland, MI, US General 2020
Grand Valley State University $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Steven And Kathryn Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2017
Love In Action $15,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2017
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation $10,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2017
Muskegon Community Foundation $2,500 Muskegon, MI, US 2017 Roof Project 2017
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US General 2017
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2017
Grand Haven Christian School $4,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Pearl Bandstra Scholarship Fund 2017
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2017
Watershed Council Of Traverse City $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2017
Harvest Bible Church $1,500 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2017
Spring Lake District Library $1,000 Spring Lake, MI, US 2017 Sewing Machine Project 2017
Christian Leadership Institute $1,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2017
Tri Cities Ministries $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2017
Muskegon Heights City Market $3,000 Muskegon Heights, MI, US General 2017
Mary Free Bed Foundation $45,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Alter G Gravity Treadmill 2017
Northwest Michigan Foundation Supportive Housing $3,500 Traverse City, MI, US General 2017
The People Center $2,500 Spring Lake, MI, US General 2017
The Salvation Army- Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US General 2017
The Salvation Army- Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US General 2017
Traverse Health Clinic $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US General 2017
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation $3,500 Grand Haven, MI, US "greatest Needs" Fund 2017
Community Foundation For Muskegon County $3,500 Muskegon, MI, US Greater Muskegon Fund 2017
Christian Leadership Institute $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US Religion 2016
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation $53,500 Grand Haven, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
Grand Haven Christian School $4,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Education Of Children 2016
Harbor Humane Society $1,500 West Olive, MI, US Animal Welfare 2016
Harvest Bible Church $1,500 Spring Lake, MI, US Religion 2016
Interlochen Center For The Arts $5,500 Interlochen, MI, US Arts 2016
Klfc - Radio 881 $3,000 Branson, MO, US Radio Ministry 2016
Love Inc $20,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
Muskegon Community Foundation $3,500 Muskegon, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
Northern Michigan Supportive Housing $3,500 Traverse City, MI, US Community Housing 2016
Spring Lake District Library $1,000 Spring Lake, MI, US Literacy And Education 2016
Tart Trails $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US Community Recreation 2016
The Father Fred Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
The People Center $2,500 Spring Lake, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
The Salvation Army - Grand Haven $1,500 Grand Haven, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
The Salvation Army - Muskegon $1,500 Muskegon, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
Tri Cities Ministries $2,000 Grand Haven, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
Van Andel Institute $1,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Community Welfare 2016
Watershed Council Of Traverse City $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation 2016
Grand Valley State University - Bandstra Scholarship Fund $100,000 Allendale, MI, US Education 2016
Spectrum Health Foundation - Zeeland Community Hospital $800 Zeeland, MI, US Community Health 2016
Writers Series Of Traverse City $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Literacy And Education 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 38-3580356
Website N/A
Address 800 E ELLIS ROAD 504 Norton Shores, MI 49441-0000

Key People (1)

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President/secretary/treas. Steven G Bandstra

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.