Versova Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Versova Community Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Center, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$335,652
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $397,984 the year before.
91% 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 | $257,500 | 4 | $44,192 |
| 2024 | $397,984 | 12 | $389,479 |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 79 | $335,652 |
How to apply
Versova Community 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 Versova Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 48 | $572,761 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Ohio | 7 | $115,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 5 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $22,500 |
| Utah | 3 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $7,500 |
| Idaho | 3 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | To mobilize resources by making global giving easy | $250,000 |
| International Egg Foundation | To develop local knowledge, expertise, and entrepreneurship in protein deficient populations and increase local production, consumption, and awareness of high-quality protein through eggs | $100,000 |
| Partners Worldwide | To mobilize long-term, hands-on global relationships to form a powerful christian network that uses business as a way to create flourishing economic environments in all parts of the world | $100,000 |
| Sioux County Conservation Foundation | Community nature center | $100,000 |
| Hope Food Pantry | Golf outing hunger relief recipient | $85,500 |
| Hunger Free Kids of Sioux County | Golf outing hunger relief recipient | $85,500 |
| Isu Foundation | To provide resources for establishing scholarship funds, building leading-edge facilities, and recruiting the best faculty | $65,000 |
| Family Crisis Center | Golf outing hunger relief recipient | $50,000 |
| Promise Community Health Center | Sponsorship of fundraising event | $25,000 |
| Britt Area Food Bank | Golf outing hunger relief recipient | $20,000 |
| Midwest Poultry Consortium | To add value to the poultry industry through research, education, and employee recruitment | $20,000 |
| Oregon FFA | High school ffa chapter | $20,000 |
| Ohio FFA Foundation | To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education | $15,000 |
| Utah FFA Foundation | High school ffa chapter | $15,000 |
| Senior Center - Dinner Date | Hunger relief | $14,658 |
| CGD FFA | High school ffa chapter | $10,000 |
| Ifaa | Iowa foundation for agricultural scholarships | $10,000 |
| Clarion Fire Department | General donation | $5,000 |
| Akron Westfield High School-Ffa | General support | $2,500 |
| Algona High School-Ffa | General support | $2,500 |
| Belmond Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Belmondklemme High School - FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Boyden Hull High School - FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Britt Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Brook Station Ems | General support | $2,500 |
| Brook Station Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Canby FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Canby Fire District Station 62 | General support | $2,500 |
| Centerburg FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Clarion Goldfield Dows High School FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Connell High School - FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Corwith Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Danville FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Dows Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Eagle Grove Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Eagle Grove High School - FFA | General support | $2,500 |
| Forest City High School-Ffa | General support | $2,500 |
| Franklin County Ambulance | General support | $2,500 |
| Franklin County Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Ft Lupton Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Dean
- Jan Kramer
- Bruce Dooyema
- Ross Dean
- Brian Boomsma
Questions people ask
Does Versova Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Versova Community Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Versova Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jim Dean (President), Jan Kramer (Secretary), Bruce Dooyema (Treasurer) and Ross Dean (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Versova Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and human services.