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    VERMEER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    PELLA, IAEIN 421087640 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.8M+53% YoY

    Grants

    75

    Median Grant

    $5K

    Organizations Funded

    45

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    provides assistance for a variety of projects that enhance the quality of life for Vermeer team members and their communities; grounded on biblical principles, they strive for excellence, honesty, stewardship of resources and to honor the Golden Rule; seeks to be a stewardly agent of the resources and expertise God has provided through Vermeer Corporation

    Focus Areas

    educationk-12 educationhigher educationscholarshipsfood insecurityfood banksfaith-based/christian organizationscommunity services

    Grant Types

    scholarships

    Funded Initiatives

    In 2023, VCF gave more than $1.1 million to a variety of organizations; Through gifts to WesleyLife and to Hearthstone, Vermeer Charitable Foundation has provided more than $1.9 million in support over several years

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+53%

    $1.8M

    Grants

    75

    Median

    $5K

    States

    11

    2023-45%

    $1.2M

    Grants

    65

    Median

    $5K

    States

    8

    2022

    $2.1M

    Grants

    75

    Median

    $3K

    States

    13

    Grant Size Distribution

    $5K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $100

    Smallest

    $1K

    25th Pctile

    $28K

    75th Pctile

    $191K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $28K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $191K

    2024

    FOOD BANK OF IOWA

    IA · CHARITABLE

    $100K

    2024

    CENTRAL COLLEGE

    IA · EDUCATION

    $100K

    2024

    SPIRIT OF PELLA

    IA · CHARITABLE

    $100K

    2024

    DORDT UNIVERSITY

    IA · EDUCATION

    $100K

    2024

    TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

    IL · EDUCATION

    Geographic Focus

    IA
    $1.6M64 grants
    IL
    $100K1 grants
    KY
    $31K1 grants
    MO
    $25K1 grants
    MI
    $20K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $31.4M
    $1.8M(5.6%)
    2023
    $32.3M
    $1.2M(3.6%)
    2022
    $16.5M
    $2.1M(12.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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