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 5,000 students and 5,000 teachers in 2023.
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 2024.
Who funds Van Andel Education Institute (VAI)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Jay Van Andel Trust Uad 82878 | 2023-12 | Medical Research - for the Benefit of Van Andel Research Institutecontributed Property: LP Interest in Adabelle Capital Lpfair Market Value: 22,500,000method To Determine Fair Market Value: Valuation Based on Net Asset Valuebook Value: 22,500,000method To Determine Book Value: Costdate of Gift: December 31, 2023 | $22,500,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | 2023-11 | Support for Vaei Operating Expenses. | $4,691,744 |
| Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation | 2023-12 | Project/program Support. | $60,000 |
| ...and 18 more grants received totalling $27,399,034 |
Personnel at VAI
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David Van Andel | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2024-09-26 |
| Jana Hall | Chief Operations Officer | | 2022-08-15 |
| Kathleen Vogelsang | Chief Investment Officer | | 2022-08-15 |
| Timothy J Myers | Chief Financial Officer | $0 | 2024-10-11 |
| Brett Holleman | Chief Philanthropy Officer | | 2022-07-05 |
| ...and 37 more key personnel |
Financials for VAI
| Revenues | FYE 11/2023 | FYE 11/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,821,968 | $4,823,357 | 0% |
| Program services | $43,458 | $0 | 999% |
| 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 | $4,865,426 | $4,823,357 | 0.9% |
Organizations like VAI
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine | 501(c)(3) | Bethesda, MD | $1,409,009 |
| Cardiovascular Innovations Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $1,510,949 |
| Military Health Research Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Laurel, MD | $7,136,759 |
| Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies | 501(c)(3) | Port Saint Lucie, FL | $3,419,675 |
| Institute for Molecular Medicine | 501(c)(3) | Huntington Beach, CA | $5,423,626 |
| Ash Research Collaborative | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $3,222,521 |
| Emtech | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $2,962,058 |
| American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $22,829,335 |
| University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) | 501(c)(3) | Knoxville, TN | $10,170,434 |
| Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Mississippi State, MS | $5,292,653 |
Data update history
December 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsMedical research organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealthEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
- Central organization
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