Vermeer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vermeer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pella, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $190,700. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$190,700
- Assets$34.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
56% 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 | $1.2 million | 65 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 75 | $34.0 million |
How to apply
Vermeer Charitable 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 Vermeer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 64 | $1.6 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $31,150 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $12,425 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,050 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,700 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Iowa | Charitable | $190,700 |
| Central College | Education | $100,000 |
| Dordt University | Education | $100,000 |
| Spirit of Pella | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Trinity Christian College | Education | $100,000 |
| Wesley Retirement Services | Charitable | $100,000 |
| VCF Scholarships | Education | $92,550 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | Education | $86,100 |
| Pella Christian High School | Education | $85,850 |
| Des Moines Christian School | Education | $76,700 |
| Pella Food Shelf | Charitable | $66,400 |
| Pella Community Foundation | Charitable | $52,500 |
| Pella Opera House | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Blessman Internationl | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Restoring Eden Teaching Farm | Educational | $50,000 |
| United Ministries Inc | Charitable | $31,150 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $30,250 |
| Pleasantville Youth Initiative | Education | $30,250 |
| Wonder Spelen | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Well Resource Center | Charitable | $26,700 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jasper Conservation Connection | Charitable | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Newton Ia | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Meals From the Heartland | Charitable | $22,040 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vision Atlantic | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Discover Hope 517 | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Pella Welcome Corps | Charitable | $12,750 |
| Crossroads of Pella | Charitable | $12,250 |
| Leesburg Food Bank | Charitable | $12,050 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Pella Public Library | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Atlantic Food Pantry | Food insecurity | $10,725 |
| Feeding South Dakota | Food insecurity | $10,425 |
| Oskaloosa Christian School | Education | $10,000 |
| Southeast Polk Community School District | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Eddyville-Blakesburg-Freemont School | Educational | $5,000 |
| PCM Community School | Educational | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Federated Garden Club | Educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Andringa
- Heidi Vermeer-Quist
- Anna Kinoti
- Lois Vermeer
- Mindi Vanden Bosch
- Christy Vermeer
- Tricia Vermeer
- Mary Andringa
Questions people ask
Does Vermeer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vermeer Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vermeer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dale Andringa (Director), Heidi Vermeer-Quist (Director), Anna Kinoti (Director) and Lois Vermeer (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Vermeer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.