Sterk Family Marantha Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 85-0810717
Foundation Overview
Based in Byron Center, MI, Sterk Family Marantha Foundation has awarded 224 grants totaling $377,900 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $21,000, with a median award of $300.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 35 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in Michigan and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (61%), Byron Center (22%), Caledonia (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1626% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sterk Family Marantha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | $1,000 | Woodland Park, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Bible League International | $8,000 | Crete, IL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Boys Town | $100 | Nebraska, NE, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | $15,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Compassion International | $5,305 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Convenant House | $200 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cornerstone Church | $7,300 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Mission India | $19,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Moline Christian School | $5,000 | Moline, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Prison Fellowship | $1,200 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $1,800 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $200 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| St Labre Indian School | $300 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Streams | $600 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Navigators | $1,300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Today In The Word | $3,850 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| World Vision | $560 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Wycliffe | $100 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Bethany Outreach Ministries | $500 | Alamo, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cru | $100 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Judicial Watch | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Living Hope Community Church | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| My Faith Votes | $100 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Prc | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Reframe Ministries | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Refuge Chapel Ministries | $500 | Coopersville, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| South Christian High School | $10,500 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Umcor | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Angel Tree | $200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | $700 | Woodland Park, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $150 | Nebraska, NE, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Bible League International | $5,000 | Crete, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $300 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cbn | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Compassion International | $2,757 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Convenant House | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Church | $7,000 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Christian Appalachien Project | $100 | Paintsville, KY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Hugs Ranch | $100 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $100 | Grandville, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Moline Christian School | $5,000 | Moline, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Operation Blessing | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mission India | $12,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Operation Smile | $200 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Prison Fellowship | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $400 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $200 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Navigators | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Labre Indian School | $300 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Streams | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Today In The Word | $1,200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| World Vision | $710 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wycliffe | $100 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $50 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | $300 | Woodland Park, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bethany Outreach Ministries | $1,000 | Alamo, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bible League International | $5,500 | Crete, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $100 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | $11,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cbn | $1,200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $3,492 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Church | $6,000 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Convenant House | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cru Inner City | $100 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cure International | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Friendship Crc Mission Project | $550 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Project | $300 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $25 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mission India | $11,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Navigators | $1,100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Prison Fellowship | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $100 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| South Christian Schools | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $250 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Labre Indian School | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Streams | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Tfc Global | $500 | Marietta, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Banner | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Today In The Word | $1,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Trans World Radio | $100 | Cary, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| World Vision | $730 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $65 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $50 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | $300 | Woodland Park, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bethany Outreach Ministries | $1,000 | Alamo, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bible League International | $5,500 | Crete, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $100 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | $11,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cbn | $1,200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $3,492 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Church | $6,000 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Convenant House | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cru Inner City | $100 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cure International | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Friendship Crc Mission Project | $550 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Project | $300 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $25 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mission India | $11,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Navigators | $1,100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Prison Fellowship | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $100 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| South Christian Schools | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $250 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Labre Indian School | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Streams | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Tfc Global | $500 | Marietta, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Banner | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Today In The Word | $1,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Trans World Radio | $100 | Cary, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| World Vision | $730 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $65 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $50 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries | $300 | Woodland Park, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bethany Outreach Ministries | $1,000 | Alamo, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bible League International | $5,500 | Crete, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $100 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | $11,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cbn | $1,200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $3,492 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Church | $6,000 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Convenant House | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cru Inner City | $100 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cure International | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Friendship Crc Mission Project | $550 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Project | $300 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $25 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mission India | $11,100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Navigators | $1,100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Prison Fellowship | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $100 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| South Christian Schools | $10,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $250 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Labre Indian School | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Streams | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Tfc Global | $500 | Marietta, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Banner | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Today In The Word | $1,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Trans World Radio | $100 | Cary, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| World Vision | $730 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $65 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Afp & Cc | $100 | Titusville, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Bethany Outreach Ministries | $500 | Alamo, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Bible Broadcasting Network | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Bible League International | $6,000 | Crete, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Byron Center Christian Schools | $1,000 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cbn | $1,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Compassion International | $3,588 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Church | $5,200 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cru Inner City | $450 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $750 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Faith Hospice | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Hugs Ranch | $100 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Jewish Voice Ministries | $300 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Mission India | $21,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Moline Christian Schools | $6,500 | Moline, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Navigators | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Operation Smile | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Pray In Jesus' Name Ministries | $300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Reframe Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospitals | $100 | Tampa, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| South Christian Music Boosters | $150 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $200 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Tfc Global | $500 | Marietta, PA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Today In The World | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Us Olympic And Paralypic Foundation | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Vfw | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| World Vision | $1,135 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $250 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Guiding Light Mission | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Compassion International | $859 | Colorado Spring, CO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Tfc Global | $1,000 | Marietta, PA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Mouth And Foot Painting Artists Mfpa Inc | $50 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $150 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| World Vision | $50 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| South Christian Music Boosters | $250 | Byron Center, MI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Back To God Ministries | $150 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Cross Road Bible Institute | $50 | Grandville, MI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Church | $1,400 | Caledonia, MI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Radio America | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Today In The Word Moody Bible Institute | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Disabled American Vetrans | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundation | $250 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $100 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Mercy Ships | $250 | Garden Valley, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Sterk Family Marantha Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 85-0810717 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8700 BURLINGAME AVE SW Byron Center, MI 49315-9335 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sterk Family Marantha Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | William O Sterk |
|---|---|
| Director | Dave Ezinga |
| Director | Marlene J Sterk |
| Director | Jim Sterk |
| Secretary | Erin Dunneback |
Forms 990-PF
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