Van Aken Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Aken Family Foundation is a private foundation in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$60,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $59,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,500 | 14 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Van Aken 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 Aken Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $41,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Svc Assoc of Bucks County | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House | Shelter | $6,000 |
| Family Svc Assoc of Bucks County | Gala sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Musicopia | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natl Girls Collaborative Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Asap | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Welcoming the Stranger | Unresticted | $1,500 |
| Coded by Kids | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wildflower Preserve | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale van Aken
- Deborah van Aken
- Katherine van Aken
- Adam van Aken
Questions people ask
Does Van Aken Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Aken Family Foundation give?
$60,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Van Aken Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale van Aken (Trustee), Deborah van Aken (Trustee), Katherine van Aken (Trustee) and Adam van Aken (Trustee).
What does Van Aken Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.