Vande Steeg Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Vande Steeg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Meridian, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$40.7 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $726,678 the year before.
72% 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 | $726,678 | 32 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 46 | $40.7 million |
How to apply
Vande Steeg Foundation Inc 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 Vande Steeg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $1.4 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $103,238 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $55,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $30,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $30,470 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $11,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Causes Inc | Anti human trafficking fund | $1.3 million |
| Made in the Streets | Education for street kids | $102,238 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Religious | $50,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Bible study | $26,970 |
| Youth With A Mission | Religious | $20,692 |
| The Gathering | Religious | $17,325 |
| Calvary CG | New building project | $15,000 |
| The Bridge Central Coast | Youth rafting trip | $15,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center | Pregenancy support | $10,000 |
| Cherished la | Support human traficking surviviors | $10,000 |
| Eagle Christian Church | West valley building fund | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Children | Fight human traficking | $10,000 |
| Moms in Prayer | Religious | $10,000 |
| Treasures Ministries | Support survivors of sex trafficking | $10,000 |
| Treasures Valley Path | Unexpected pregnancy program | $10,000 |
| Uplift Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Victory Outreach | Religious | $10,000 |
| Viking Charities Inc | Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Los Althos Grace Brethren | Religious | $8,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer & dementia care | $5,000 |
| Axix Ministries | Religious | $5,000 |
| Community Partners in Caring | Older dependent senior care | $5,000 |
| Cru | Religious mission | $5,000 |
| Deo Duce International | Hijos de la promesa | $5,000 |
| Family Home International | Livelihood progammes | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Spartanburg | Religious | $5,000 |
| Halter | Child equine services | $5,000 |
| Item Ministries | Religious | $5,000 |
| Olive Crest | Hope refuge | $5,000 |
| Operation Walk Id | Medical | $5,000 |
| Solvang Friendship House | Alzheimer & dementia care | $5,000 |
| Wca | Avenues for hope campaign | $5,000 |
| Wonderfully Made | Support women and girls | $3,500 |
| City Net | Reduce homelessness | $2,500 |
| Healing Heroes | First responders support | $2,500 |
| Pioneers | Religious | $2,000 |
| Anthem Chapel | Religious | $1,000 |
| Both Hands Foundation | Adoption grants | $1,000 |
| Cherokee Ave Baptist | Religious | $1,000 |
| Commission to Every Nation | Religious mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Vande Steeg
- Nikki Francis
- Cari Fieldhouse
Questions people ask
Does Vande Steeg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vande Steeg Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vande Steeg Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas Vande Steeg (Director/Pre), Nikki Francis (Treasurer) and Cari Fieldhouse (Secretary).
What does Vande Steeg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.