Van Buskirk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Buskirk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,559 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $26,667. 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$145,559
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$26,667
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,975 the year before.
30% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $92,975 | 22 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $145,559 | 20 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Van Buskirk 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 Buskirk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 20 | $145,559 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifescape Foundation | Donation | $26,667 |
| Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting | Donation | $25,542 |
| Sdsu Foundation | Donation | $17,850 |
| Abbot House | Donation | $15,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota | Donation | $11,500 |
| McCrossan Boys Ranch | Donation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Francis House | Donation | $5,000 |
| Forward Sioux Falls | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bread Break | Donation | $3,000 |
| Lifeline Childrens Services | Donation | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of SF | Donation | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of SD | Donation | $2,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Casa Program | Donation | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Donation | $2,000 |
| Face It Together | Donation | $1,500 |
| Sculpturewalk Sioux Falls | Donation | $1,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sfacf | Donation | $1,000 |
| McMrossan Boys Ranch | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myron van Buskirk
- Joan van Buskirk
- Mike van Buskirk
- Karen van Buskirk
- Steve van Buskirk
- Chad van Buskirk
- John Groos
Questions people ask
Does Van Buskirk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Buskirk Family Foundation give?
$145,559 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Van Buskirk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Myron van Buskirk (President / Treasurer), Joan van Buskirk (Vice President / Secretary), Mike van Buskirk (Director) and Karen van Buskirk (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Van Buskirk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.