George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation is a private foundation, based in Winchester, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $981K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $31K.
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation at a glance
In short: George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation gave $52K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,500
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,722
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $980,516
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Goundation ($20K). Together the top 9 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation gives
- Giving grew 10200% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $52K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Goundation New York, NY | Education and Research for Breast Cancer | $20,000 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI | Botanical and Art Conservation | $12,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Research and Treatement of Childhood Cancer | $5,000 |
| Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Science Education and Biomedical Research | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Assistance to First Responders and Their Families | $4,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Research and Treatment for Parkinson's Disease | $2,000 |
| John H Enders Fire Co Inc & Rescue Squad Berryville, VA | Public Emergency Services | $1,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences Atlanta, GA | Education and Support of Sciences | $1,000 |
| Ruritan Club of Clarke County Berryville, VA | Annual Support of County Fair | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $980,516 | $39,030 | $61,052 | $51,500 | 9 | $52,806 | $30,784 | $52,307 |
| 2023 | $1,002,538 | $36,416 | $58,237 | $50,000 | 10 | $50,743 | $31,134 | $49,619 |
| 2022 | $1,024,359 | $7,177 | $2,563 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,025 | $11,840 | $49,828 |
| 2021 | $1,019,745 | $1,000,300 | $3,000 | $500 | 1 | $1,750 | — | $3,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice H. Fens
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia I. Vande Woude
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine M. Cain
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail L. Vande Woude
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan J. Vande Woude
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation
How much does George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation give each year?
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation gave $52K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 10 grants.
What is George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's typical grant size?
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,722, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation give grants?
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (34%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants) and Berryville, VA (2 grants).
Does George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's largest grantees?
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Breast Cancer Research Goundation ($20,000), Frederick Meijer Gardens ($12,500) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation?
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation reported $981K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's EIN?
George & Dorothy Vande Woude Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2606531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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