The Vonderhaar Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Vonderhaar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bettendorf, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $319,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$319,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $292,000 the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $292,500 | 20 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $292,000 | 18 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $319,000 | 19 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Vonderhaar 6 Summer Place, Bettendorf, IA 52722-7544 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 332-2243 |
| 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 it must be a 501c3 organization |
What The Vonderhaar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 12 | $267,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $28,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc Foundation | Charity | $150,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church | Charity | $34,000 |
| University of Iowa NICU | Charity | $30,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Charity | $20,000 |
| First Tee of the Quad Cities | Charity | $20,000 |
| Riverbend Food Bank | Charity | $10,000 |
| Childrens Therapy Center | Charity | $10,000 |
| Quad Cities Golf Charitable Classic | Charity | $10,000 |
| Assumption High School | Charity | $5,000 |
| Seton Catholic School | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hope at the Brick House | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Charity | $3,000 |
| Scott County Family Y | Charity | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $2,000 |
| Unbound | Charity | $2,000 |
| Kahl Home | Charity | $2,000 |
| Serra Club | Charity | $2,000 |
| Boy Scounts of America | Charity | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Collette C Vonderhaar
- Michael J Vonderhaar
- Susan L Anderson
- David P Vonderhaar
Questions people ask
Does The Vonderhaar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Vonderhaar Family Foundation give?
$319,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Vonderhaar Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Collette C Vonderhaar (Director), Michael J Vonderhaar (Director), Susan L Anderson (Director) and David P Vonderhaar (Director).
What does The Vonderhaar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.