Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen is a private foundation based in Winfield, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including ministries, churches, educational organizations, and human-service organizations.
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen at a glance
In short: Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen gave $110K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,500
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,318
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,237,602
- +47.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1N661 Fisher Lane, Winfield, IL 60190
Phone: (630) 517-8791
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Outreach Ministries ($10K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 157 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 9% to Indiana, 5% to Florida, 2% to California, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outreach Ministries Wheaton, IL | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Kid's Alive Valparaiso, IN | Operating Funds | $8,000 |
| Marklund Geneva, IL | Operating Funds | $8,000 |
| Roseland Christian Ministries Chicago, IL | operating Funds | $7,000 |
| LOVE Christian Clearinghouse Inc Clarendon Hills, IL | operating Funds | $6,000 |
| Boulevard Presbyterian Church Oak Park, IL | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Donka Wheaton, IL | Operating Funds | $5,500 |
| Timothy Christian Elmhurst, IL | Operating Funds | $5,500 |
| Opportunity Intl Oak Brook, IL | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,237,602 | $532,324 | $132,841 | $109,500 | 33 | $109,500 | $508,983 |
| 2024 | $838,119 | $142,408 | $121,539 | $101,000 | 29 | $101,000 | $121,869 |
| 2023 | $817,250 | $68,459 | $116,308 | $99,000 | 32 | $99,000 | $51,151 |
| 2022 | $869,945 | $159,659 | $113,408 | $97,000 | 31 | $97,000 | $143,251 |
| 2021 | $823,694 | $53,656 | $116,045 | $100,000 | 32 | — | $37,611 |
| 2020 | $886,083 | $1,840 | $108,045 | $94,000 | 30 | — | $22,491 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, community development, hunger relief, and environmental awareness. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s own.
For example, DONKA says its mission is to change the lives of people with disabilities through technology. Young Men’s Educational Network says it prepares young people in North Lawndale for leadership through faith, character, learning, and community service. Breakthrough Urban Ministries describes itself as a faith-based organization serving Garfield Park through connections, skills development, and opportunities. Feed My Starving Children says it works to address child hunger, and SCARCE says it promotes the three Rs, conservation, and environmental awareness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $109,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Outreach Ministries; $8,000 each to Kid’s Alive and Marklund; $7,000 to Roseland Christian Ministries; and $6,000 each to LOVE Christian Clearinghouse and Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Other reported grants included $5,500 each to DONKA and Timothy Christian, and $5,000 each to Opportunity International, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Young Men’s Educational Network, and Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Van Der Molen and Joyce Van Der Molen as trustees; Case Hoogendoorn as director; and Elizabeth Bolt, Robert Van Der Molen, Janet Dixon, and Daniel Van Der Molen as trustees.
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Case Hoogendoorn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Van Der Molen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bolt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Dixon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Van Der Molen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Van Der Molen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Van Der Molen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen
How much does Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen give each year?
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen gave $110K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 29 grants.
What is Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's typical grant size?
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,318, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen that year got $3K on average.
Where does Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen give grants?
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen gives mostly in Illinois: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants), Wheaton, IL (2 grants), Elmhurst, IL (2 grants) and Palos Heights, IL (2 grants).
Does Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's largest grantees?
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's largest 2025 grantees include Outreach Ministries ($10,000), Kid's Alive ($8,000) and Marklund ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen?
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $532K.
What does Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, community development, hunger relief, and environmental awareness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's EIN?
Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3434499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Everett & Joyce Van Der Molen funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/everett-and-joyce-van-der-molen-morg_15222b1a862a4fe9a4c244eecd43b362
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