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FY 2023

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2023EIN 52-2000824

Van Andel Education Institute

GRAND RAPIDS, MINTEE: B24ZFounded 1996Website

mission statement

Operation of the van andel institute graduate school (vaigs) and van andel education institute (VAEI).

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Total Revenue

$5.7M

FY 2023

Program Spending

82.5%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2023)

The Numbers

$11.7M

Total Assets

$10.2M net

17.5 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2023

+17%

Revenue Growth

YoY

Total Employees

FY 2023

Funding Track Record

Backed by 6 Institutional Funders

$23.4M raised across 15 grants (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 3 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Van Andel Institute	GRAND RAPIDS, MI	$23,350,934
The Ayco Charitable Foundation	COHOES, NY	$38,000
Grand Rapids Community Foundation	GRAND RAPIDS, MI	$15,000
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation	GRAND RAPIDS, MI	$5,000
The David and Carol van Andel Family Foundation	GRAND RAPIDS, MI	$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation	SEATTLE, WA	$24

Total tracked: $23,409,958 across 15 grants (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2023)

What They Do

$842K in expenses

Van andel education institute ("VAEI") offers education programs for k-12 students and teachers. VAEI is dedicated to creating classrooms where curiosity and creativity thrive. VAEI programs include after-school programs and summer camps. VAEI served more than 6,000 students and 3,000 teachers in 2024.

$4.9M in expenses

VAEI supports the van andel institute graduate school("vaigs") in fulfilling its mission to develop biomedical research leaders through a graduate program in molecular and cell biology with an emphasis on the application of basic science to improve human health and well-being. Graduates of the program, with PHD or MS degrees, will be prepared to lead research in academic or industry settings, apply basic research to important medical issues, provide professional services supporting research and its application, and share their knowledge and experience with scientists, physicians, and the public. Van andel research institute ("vari") investigators teach students in classroom and laboratory.(see SCH o)van andel institute graduate school was granted reaffirmation of accreditation by the higher learning commission of the north central association of colleges and schools in may 2024.

Financial History