Van Devender Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Devender Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $760,050 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $202,500. 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$760,050
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$202,500
- Assets$137,499
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $862,500 the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 69 | $15,454 |
| 2023 | $862,500 | 57 | $132,726 |
| 2024 | $760,050 | 47 | $137,499 |
How to apply
Van Devender Family 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 Van Devender Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | $685,850 |
| California | 3 | $31,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $25,200 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $300 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Miss Foundation | School | $202,500 |
| Jackson Prep Foundation | School | $200,000 |
| City Church | Church | $77,000 |
| But God Ministries | Ministry | $57,400 |
| Friends of Childrens Hospital | Health and prevention | $25,000 |
| Grace City Church | Church | $25,000 |
| Shoreline Community Church | Church | $25,000 |
| Saint Richard Catholic School | School | $20,000 |
| Mississippi Scholarship Fund Inc | School | $12,000 |
| All Saints' Episcopal School | School | $10,000 |
| Greater Eastover Neighborhood Foundation | Housing or community | $10,000 |
| Ole Miss Fca | School | $10,000 |
| Oregon Memorial Church | Memorials | $10,000 |
| Young Life Urban Ms 18 | Ministry | $7,450 |
| Warren County Children's Shelter | Housing or community | $6,000 |
| Khayamandi Foundation | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School | School | $5,000 |
| Mississippi College | School | $5,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | School | $5,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children | Housing or community | $5,000 |
| Pathway to Freedom Inc | Housing or community | $5,000 |
| Relma Inc | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Sharkey Issaquena Academy Foundation | School | $5,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum Mission - Wide | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital New Orleans | Health and prevention | $2,000 |
| Fca | School | $1,500 |
| Magnolia Tribune Institute | Housing or community | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Health and prevention | $1,000 |
| Ballet Mississippi Inc | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Housing or community | $1,000 |
| Jackson Prep Pat | School | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Organic Outreach International | Ministry | $1,000 |
| The Garden Club of Jackson Inc | Cultural | $1,000 |
| The McCoy House Extended Care for Women | Health and prevention | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Health and prevention | $500 |
| First Baptist Church of Jackson | Church | $500 |
| Rosie's Community Garden Inc | Housing or community | $500 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Memorials | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William J van Devender
- Mollie M van Devender
Questions people ask
Does Van Devender Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Devender Family Foundation give?
$760,050 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Van Devender Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William J van Devender (Trustee) and Mollie M van Devender (Trustee).
What does Van Devender Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.