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Gentex Foundation

Zeeland, MI  ·  EIN 873434751  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$285K

Total Giving

$1.9M

Grants on File

7

Average Grant

$276K

Giving Radius

Where Gentex Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — $1.9M across 7 grants MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 4 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: ZEELAND ($1.9M, 7 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online via www.gentexfoundation.org with the following items: 1. Short personal essay (500 words or less) about why they are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and a description of future goals after college graduation 2. High school transcript 3. Two letters of recommendation

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Amanda clark scholarship eligibility requirements: 1. female high school senior located in west michigan 2. pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering and math at a four-year college or university 3. have a cumulative CPA of 2.6 or greater

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Community - See Attached $663K 2023
Education - See Attached $268K 2023
Youth - See Attached $78K 2023
Youth - See Attached $55K 2022
Education - See Attached $415K 2022
Health - See Attached $22K 2022
Community - See Attached $431K 2022

7 grants total

Section V

Board of Directors

  • STEVE DOWNING PRESIDENT &
  • KEVIN NASH CFO & VP OF
  • SCOTT RYAN VP OF GENERA
  • SETH BUSHOUSE SENIOR DIREC
  • STEVE DOWNING PRESIDENT &
  • KEVIN NASH CFO & VP OF
  • SCOTT RYAN VP OF GENERA
  • SETH BUSHOUSE SENIOR DIREC

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $69K $10K $1.0M $1.0M
2022 $76K $9K $1 $924K

Section VII

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