Vander Meer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vander Meer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Loveland, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$473,147
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $463,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $439,000 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $463,000 | 26 | $636,968 |
| 2025 | $173,000 | 26 | $473,147 |
How to apply
Vander Meer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Vander Meer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $107,000 |
| Colorado | 11 | $24,000 |
| California | 5 | $23,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Reformed Church | General support | $105,000 |
| Imagine Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Witnessing Ministries of Christ | General support | $10,000 |
| Equipnet | General support | $8,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Donation to angel tree christmas, helping to reconnect prisoner's children with their incarcerated parents. | $8,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Kitchen | General support | $2,000 |
| Hope Now Bible Church | Hope now cambodia support | $2,000 |
| Hope Now for Youth Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Lost Lake - Randolph Historical Society | To preserve and advance the knowledge of the history of the local area, including lost lake and randolph, wisconsin. | $2,000 |
| Lovelandberthoud Meals on Wheels | General support | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | To support project selfsufficiency's "cool kids" back-to-school clothing fund, providing gift cards to children and families who can then purchase new clothes for the upcoming school year. | $2,000 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Lago Vista Neighbor - Loveland Faith Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Alternatives to Violence | General support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Association for Christian Conferences Teaching and Service | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County | General support | $1,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Assist in aiding the wounded, critically ill, and injured service members and their families. | $1,000 |
| The Wild Life Animal Sanctuary | To provide care and feed for the animals at the sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| University of Livingstonia Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To fund cancer research. | $1,000 |
| Independence Institute | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard H Vander Meer
- Diane J Vander Meer
Questions people ask
Does Vander Meer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vander Meer Family Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Vander Meer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard H Vander Meer (Director) and Diane J Vander Meer (Director).
What does Vander Meer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.