Versacare Inc
Accepts applications
Versacare Inc is a private foundation in Loma Linda, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 174 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants174
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$67.5 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 141 | $63.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 174 | $67.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Daugherty Program Director 25745 Barton Road Suite 515, Loma Linda, CA 92354 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (951) 343-5800 |
| What to submit | Call or write for application form. |
| Deadlines | Application and accompanying materials due december 31st. Grants announced by march 31st. |
| Restrictions | Funding will be considered for innovative ministry ideas, especially in the areas of christian education, youth ministry, and healthcare. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Versacare Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 35 states, the most to California. It also paid $86,750 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $586,125 |
| Florida | 17 | $362,250 |
| Washington | 11 | $281,000 |
| Maryland | 10 | $192,540 |
| Tennessee | 12 | $186,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $121,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $113,500 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $88,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $81,460 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health International Global Medical | Health | $150,000 |
| Florida Conference Office of Education | Education | $150,000 |
| International Children's Care | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Water for Life International | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Andrews University | Education | $60,000 |
| Berean Transformation Center of Seventh-Day Adventists | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Greater New York Conference of Sda | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Holbrook Indian School | Education | $40,000 |
| Inter American Division of Sda Nutrition for Life | Education | $40,000 |
| Orchard Park Sda Church | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Pacific Union Conference of Sda | Religious | $40,000 |
| Spectrum Magazine | Religious | $40,000 |
| Thumbs Up Inc | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Wholelife Church | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Farm Stew International | Charitable | $39,210 |
| South Central Conference of Sda - Synergy Steam | Religious | $37,000 |
| North American Divis-Sonscreen Film Fest | Education | $35,000 |
| Time for Equality in Adventist Ministry | Education | $35,000 |
| Capitol City Sda Church - Warming Centerleoni Meadows | Religious | $30,000 |
| Raise Your Voice | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Shiloh Sda Church | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Southeastern California Conference - Department of Education | Education | $30,000 |
| US Dream Academy | Education | $30,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-Day Advenists | Education | $25,500 |
| Texas Conference Office of Education | Education | $25,500 |
| 3PS Connect | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bloom Anyhow LLC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ethnan Temple Sda Church | Religious | $25,000 |
| Forks Sda Church - Creation Park | Religious | $25,000 |
| Friendships for Hope Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| La Sierra University - Archaeology Depart | Education | $25,000 |
| La Sierra University - School of Education | Education | $25,000 |
| Northeast Seventh-Day Adventist Church - Community Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Unforgettables Foundation of Southern Ohio | Charitables | $25,000 |
| The Unforgettables Foundation | Charitables | $25,000 |
| Allegheny East Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists | Education | $22,000 |
| I Am My Sisters Keeper | Charitable | $21,500 |
| Acts of Kindness Society | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Caught Up | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Grace Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church | Charitable | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Macomber
- Danette Zurek
- Charles C Sandefur
- Ellen H Brodersen Cpa
- Richard WS Pershing
- Myrna Costa
- Brad Forbes
- Darriel Hoy
- Marissa Leslie
- Lisa Bissel Paulson
- Kari Stauffer
Questions people ask
Does Versacare Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application and accompanying materials due december 31st. Grants announced by march 31st.
How much does Versacare Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 174 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Versacare Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom Macomber (President), Danette Zurek (Cfo), Charles C Sandefur (Chairman) and Ellen H Brodersen Cpa (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Versacare Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.