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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1690183

GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GRANDVILLE, MI 49468

Financials

$265K$87K2023$425K$160K2024$837K$30K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$836,563$29,878$806,685$3,174,363$0$3,174,363
December 31, 2024990$425,432$159,824$265,608$2,462,678$0$2,462,678
December 31, 2023990$265,092$87,152$177,940$2,209,932$0$2,209,932
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$726,410
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$110,153
Net gain from sales of assets
$21,345
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$1,053
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$320
Program services (functional)
$29,878

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,462,678
Total assets, end of year
$3,174,363
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$3,174,363
Publicly traded securities
$3,100,283
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,174,363
Gross receipts
$1,371,752
Employees
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES D BLEEKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAMES ENGELSMA IISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICHARD WESTRATE IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES D BLEEKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAMES ENGELSMA IISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICHARD WESTRATE IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES D BLEEKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAMES ENGELSMA IISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICHARD WESTRATE IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 808, GRANDVILLE, MI 49468-0808
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JAMES ENGELSMA II, 3520 O BRIEN SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534
Signed the 990
JAMES ENGELSMA II, SECRETARY
Phone
(616) 299-4116
Return prepared by
TAMMINGA & LEVERING ACCTS INC

Mission

SUPPORT SCHOOLS THAT RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE NECESSITY OF ACADEMICALLY PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH A HIGH STANDARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THAT IS FIRMLY BASED ON THE BIBLE. RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND MAINTAIN A FUND USE AND APPLY THE INCOME THREREFROM TO MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDE SUCH SUPPORT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE GRANTS OF SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS THROUGH FUNDING FROM PROCEEDS EARNED ON DONATED FUNDS INVESTED IN INCOME-PRODUCING PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES AND INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNTS.
    Expenses $29,878

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1690183
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,174,363
Income (IRS master file)
$1,371,752

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$836,563$29,878$3,174,363IRS
990December 2024$425,432$159,824$2,462,678XML
990December 2023$265,092$87,152$2,209,932XML
990December 2022$2,038,182$54,773$2,031,992IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-1690183).

Questions about GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION is 87-1690183.
Is GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES ENGELSMA II.
Who are the officers and directors of GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRACE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $836,563, expenses of $29,878 and total assets of $3,174,363 at year end.

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