Brouwer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Brouwer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oskaloosa, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $129,407 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $66,500 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $129,407 | 8 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $104,500 | 8 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Brouwer 2644 Merino Avenue, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 660-8075, ann@produceltd.com |
| What to submit | The Foundation has a grant application that requests the following information for each prospective grant: 1. Name, address, telephone and website. 2. Geographic focus. 3. 501(c)(3) determination number or tax identification number. 4. Primary contact person and their contact information. 5. Information regarding the project for which the grant is sought, including: a. Project title; b. Project budget; and c. Grant amount requested 6. Desciption of the organization 7. Description of the project and the population it will serve. 8. Description of how the grant will be spent. 9. Timeline for the project. |
| Deadlines | There are semiannual submission deadlines each year by There are semiannual submission deadlines eac |
| Restrictions | Donee organization must be a 501(c)(3) organization. |
What Brouwer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 4 | $52,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $32,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Horizon | Children's Feeding Center in Matagalpa, Nicaragua | $20,000 |
| Blessman International | Hygeine Kit Program | $15,000 |
| FOPS International | Sports Center Complex-Turf Soccer Field project | $15,000 |
| Friends of Mahaska Co Conservation | Nature Playscape | $15,000 |
| Frontier Horizon | Summer Camp - Ukraine | $12,000 |
| House of Eli | Moving Business Truck improvements supplies & training, troubled youth | $10,000 |
| House of Eli | What's Up Dawg! Kennel project | $10,000 |
| Moyer Elite | Moyer Elite Wrestling Facility | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Brouwer
- Cornelis Brouwer
- Andrew Brouwer
- Sherry Vavra
Questions people ask
Does Brouwer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are semiannual submission deadlines each year by There are semiannual submission deadlines eac.
How much does Brouwer Family Foundation give?
$104,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Brouwer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Brouwer (President), Cornelis Brouwer (Vice-President), Andrew Brouwer (Director) and Sherry Vavra (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Brouwer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and youth programs.