Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $274,500 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$274,500
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $252,750 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $252,750 | 72 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $274,500 | 79 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven 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 Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 37 | $178,250 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $27,500 |
| New York | 4 | $8,250 |
| California | 7 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $6,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $5,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | Shiley-Marcos Pledge Fund | $60,000 |
| University of Portland | Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Pledge Fund | $30,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | Chapter Teen Aircraft Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Building Pathways Home | $10,000 |
| Fora Health Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Visitation Catholic Church | To the support the construction of new school buildings | $10,000 |
| African Road Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Alk Positive Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oregon Aviation Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Ruth Spears Breast Cancer Transitions boutique Fund | $5,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andre Bessette Catholic Church Portland Oregon | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon & SW Washington | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Port Townsend Aero Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Aopa Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and the Captai | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Soaring Society of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Western Antique Aeroplane Andautomobile Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | General & Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Frank Lentz Foundation LTD | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lifeworks NW | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army - Cascade Division | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Abbey Foundation of Oregon | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adelante Mujeres | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Van Grunsven
- Richard Van Grunsven
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation give?
$274,500 in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Van Grunsven (VP, Dir) and Richard Van Grunsven (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.