As part of our ongoing work maintaining our Far Right in West Michigan database, Mediamouse.org has learned that the Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation has transferred a substantial portion of its assets to a variety of other foundations. The Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation had long funded a variety of entities connected to the religious right.
When adding information from the most recent IRS filings obtainable by Mediamouse.org, it was discovered that $72 million in cash and assets were transferred to other foundations including the Dave and Carol Van Andel Foundation, Silverwing Foundation, Richard and Barbara Gaby Foundation, and the Steve and Cindy Van Andel Foundation.
The Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation was formed to support the interests of Amway co-founder Jay Van Andel. Over the years, the foundation dispersed millions of dollars to entities favored by the Van Andels. Jay Van Andel died in 2004.
Related posts:
- Who are Jay and Betty Van Andel?
- Jay Van Andel Dies at Age 80: A Critical Look at the Philanthropy of Van Andel and Devos
- Jay Van Andel Dies at Age 80: A Critical Look at Amway/Alticor
- Michigan Organizations may Receive $13,765,000 in Earmarks; Van Andel Institute Earmark Raises Questions
- Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Funding the Religious Right
