Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper
The Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation is a private foundation established in 1970 and based in Pella, Iowa. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and continues the legacy of its founders with a focus on charitable giving that reflects the family's "desire for service to humanity and God."
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$637K
-10.4% YoY
Grant Count
59
-3.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on continuing the founders' legacy while maintaining the family's strong commitment to Central College. The foundation supports charitable causes with primary areas of interest including:
- Arts and culture
- Education, including post-secondary education
- Christian agencies
- Health
- Social services
- Civic affairs
- Community improvement
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions, and city and state organizations.
Grant Range
$500 to $80,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation emphasizes funding for Pella, Iowa and surrounding communities in Marion County. However, grants have also been made to organizations in Colorado and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,585,115
- Total Revenues: $1,058,488
- Total Expenses: $646,562
- Investment Income and Dividends: $376,960
- Total Liabilities: $117,000
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,585,115 | $11,289,987 | $10,931,424 |
| Revenue | $1,058,488 | $534,053 | $319,198 |
| Expenses | $646,562 | $688,788 | $1,097,505 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $636,721 | $710,400 | $727,450 |
| Net Investment Income | $935,728 | $424,841 | $204,042 |
| Distributable Amount | $559,181 | $542,736 | $578,063 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mary F. Griffith - President
- Charles Farver - Vice President
- Peter C. Kuyper - Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY F GRIFFITH | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| CHARLES FARVER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| PETER C KUYPER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| KAREN FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES W GRIFFITH JR | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JACQUELINE KUYPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ADAM FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MELISSA FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CHARLES JACOB FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CLAIRE FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BENJAMIN FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MEAGHAN FARVER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES W GRIFFITH III | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| AMY G CHARTERS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN CHARTERS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARY E RALSTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| AARON RALSTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL KUYPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JILL KUYPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KATHY SCHIPPER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STAN VAN WYK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BRYCE KUYPER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 617 Franklin Place Suite 200, Pella, IA 50219
- Phone: 641-621-3834
- Website: www.kuyperfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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