Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation
Accepts applications
Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation is a private foundation in Bettendorf, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,865 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,865
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,820 the year before.
13% 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 | $144,100 | 19 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $84,820 | 16 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $99,865 | 14 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gerald Mary van Severen 19272 252nd Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722-7350 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 343-0720 |
| What to submit | At this time, there is no formal process |
| Restrictions | At this time the sole criteria for a charitable organization to receive a contribution is that it must be a 501c3 organization |
What Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 8 | $70,565 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $22,300 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charity | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $12,000 |
| Friendly House | Charity | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Seas | Charity | $4,000 |
| Humility Home Services | Charity | $4,000 |
| Childrens Therapy Center | Charity | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $4,000 |
| Buxton Volunteer Fire Department | Charity | $3,300 |
| Hatteras Island Rescue | Charity | $3,000 |
| Vera French House | Charity | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $3,000 |
| Camp Shalom | Charity | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,565 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald J Van Severen DIRECTOR
- Mary R Van Severen DIRECTOR
Questions people ask
Does Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation give?
$99,865 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald J Van Severen DIRECTOR (Trustee) and Mary R Van Severen DIRECTOR (Trustee).
What does Gerald & Mary VanSeveren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.