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VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE

VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE

Grand Rapids, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
52-2000820
Regional Funder
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VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE

Grand Rapids, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
52-2000820
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

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The Van Andel Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a selective grantmaker that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, having paid a total of $66.8 million in grants in 2024. The Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Van Andel Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO THE VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE.TYPE III- FUNCTIONALLY INTEGRATED SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND THE VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE.
Total Funding Given

$66.8M

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$27.7M
Median 2nd year grant
$29.3M
C
Constance Chang
Board Member
M
Mark Meijer
Board Member
J
John Kennedy
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE?
No. VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE give?
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $27.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $66.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE and VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE?
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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