Program areas at VAI
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 400 students in 2022.
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)vaigs was granted reaffirmation of accreditation by the higher learning commission of the north central association of colleges and schools in may 2018.
Who funds Van Andel Institute (VAI)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Jay Van Andel Trust Uad 82878 | 2021-12 | Medical Research - for the Benefit of Van Andel Research Institutecontributed Property: Marketable Securities and Cashbook Value: 110,000,000 - 99,850,238 of Which Is the Cash Contribution.method To Determine Book Value: Costmethod To Determine Fair Market Value: Mean of High/low Prices on Date of Contributiondate of Gift: Various | $110,000,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | 2021-11 | Support for Vaei Operating Expenses. | $4,368,954 |
| Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation | 2021-12 | Capital Campaign | $75,000 |
| ...and 26 more grants received totalling $114,678,409 |
Personnel at VAI
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David van Andel | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2022-11-30 |
| Jana Hall | Chief Operations Officer | | 2022-08-15 |
| Kathleen Vogelsang | Chief Investment Officer | | 2022-08-15 |
| Timothy J Myers | Chief Financial Officer | $0 | 2023-10-12 |
| Brett Holleman | Chief Philanthropy Officer | | 2022-07-05 |
| ...and 34 more key personnel |
Financials for VAI
| Revenues | FYE 11/2022 | FYE 11/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,823,357 | $4,475,303 | 7.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $2,886 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $4,823,357 | $4,478,189 | 7.7% |
Organizations like VAI
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies | 501(c)(3) | Port Saint Lucie, FL | $3,419,675 |
| Indiana Institute for Medical Research | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $1,489,124 |
| Cardiovascular Innovations Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $1,533,761 |
| Research Development Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Carson City, NV | $15,306,815 |
| Institute for Molecular Medicine | 501(c)(3) | Huntington Beach, CA | $6,390,292 |
| Usona Institute | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $21,184,086 |
| Academy Research and Development Institute | 501(c)(3) | Colorado Springs, CO | $9,299,403 |
| Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Mississippi State, MS | $3,819,155 |
| University of Akron Research Foundation (UARF) | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $3,711,424 |
| Norfolk State University Research and Innovation Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Norfolk, VA | $5,808,933 |
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
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Issues
Science and technologyHealthEducation
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 333 Bostwick Ave Ne
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Metro area
- Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- County
- Kent County, MI
- Website URL
- vai.org/k-12-education/Â
- Phone
- (616) 234-5000
- Facebook page
- VanAndelInstituteÂ
- Twitter profile
- @vainstituteÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-2000824
- Fiscal year end
- November
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1996
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- H90: Medical Specialty Research
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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