Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation
Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chester, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K.
Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation at a glance
In short: Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation gave $57K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $57K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $56,836
- +206.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $56,836
- +206.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $56,836
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Alpha and Omega ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 4% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $57K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha and Omega Chester, SC | Create a Conference and Retreat Center for Nonprof | $56,836 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $57,813 | $56,836 | 1 | $10 | $233 |
| 2020 | $63,376 | $19,954 | $18,552 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation is led by Bonnie Steele, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bonnie Steele
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation
How much does Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation give each year?
Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation gave $57K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
Where does Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation operate?
Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
How much is Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation's EIN?
Alphons and Ruth Vink Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3530774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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