Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von is a private foundation based in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The organization’s website describes the Plattdeutsche Volksfest Vereen of New York and New Jersey as a German-American cultural organization, established in 1875, that brings together six member clubs.
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von at a glance
In short: Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von gave $58K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New Jersey. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,250
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,236
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,059,351
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Broad Street 1, Calrstadt, NJ 07072
Phone: (973) 657-1293
Website: http://www.volksfest.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GA Steuben Parade Committee Greater ($6K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its cultural work as centered in the New York and New Jersey region and says it supports German events across the Tri-State area. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (42%), New York (26%), California (9%), Kansas (9%), and Kentucky (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GA Steuben Parade Committee Greater New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army North Bergen, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinsie Fdn Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Yopeka, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church Ridgewood, NJ | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Palsaide Emergency Residence Corp Jersey City, NJ | General Support | $4,000 |
| Meadowland YMCA East Rutherford, NJ | General Support | $4,000 |
| German American Heritage FDN Washington, DC | General Support | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants; it reported 18 in 2023 and 17 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,059,351 | $63,525 | $102,421 | $58,250 | 18 | $60,832 | $53,081 | $50,057 |
| 2023 | $1,026,368 | $27,819 | $101,039 | $54,000 | 18 | $54,000 | $31,855 | $50,858 |
| 2022 | $1,033,877 | $15,698 | $102,568 | $62,000 | 17 | $62,000 | $32,446 | $49,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission includes preserving Plattdeutsche language, customs, music, and folk traditions; bringing German-Americans together through shared celebrations and gatherings; and honoring its historic heritage. It also describes its member clubs as promoting German culture, marksmanship, sports, and singing.
Its 2024 grants included organizations serving veterans, first responders, local communities, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For example, Disabled American Veterans describes its mission as building better lives for disabled veterans and their families, and assisting veterans and dependents in obtaining benefits. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation says it honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller and others who died saving lives on September 11, 2001, as well as military members and first responders. The Meadowlands Area YMCA says it serves local communities through programs intended to build healthy bodies, minds, and spirits. National Children’s Center says it provides opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful, and productive lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $58,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $6,000, with a median of $3,750. The largest awards included $6,000 to the GA Steuben Parade Committee Greater for general support; $5,000 each to the Salvation Army, Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers, Gary Sinsie Fdn, and Wounded Warrior Project for general support; and $5,000 to Disabled American Veterans for operations. Other awards included $4,000 each to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Palsaide Emergency Residence Corp, and Meadowland YMCA.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mr William E Koehler as President; Benjamin Koehler as 1ST Vice Pres; Mr Joachim Hall as 2nd VP; Mr Dieter Pfisterer and Shereelynn Koehler as Secretaries; Mr John Gloistein as Treasurer; and Brett Kendall as Corr secy.
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von is led by William E Koehler, President on every filing since 2022; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William E Koehler
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$750 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Benjamin Koehler
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $1K (2024)
Brett Kendall
Corr Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $500 (2024)
Dieter Pfisterer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Joachim Hall
2nd Vice President
1st Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2024)
John Gloistein
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$750 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Shereelynn Koehler
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Mr William E Koehler (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von
How much does Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von give each year?
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von gave $58K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 18 grants.
What is Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's typical grant size?
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $3,236, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von that year got $2K on average.
Where does Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von give grants?
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's top state is New Jersey, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jersey City, NJ (2 grants).
Does Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's largest grantees?
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's largest 2024 grantees include GA Steuben Parade Committee Greater ($6,000), Salvation Army ($5,000) and Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von?
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von fund?
The organization states that its mission includes preserving Plattdeutsche language, customs, music, and folk traditions; bringing German-Americans together through shared celebrations and gatherings; and honoring its historic heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's EIN?
Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6055357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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