R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pella, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports grants for educational, religious, and charitable purposes, with most grant dollars going to Iowa recipients.
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc gave $393K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $392,500
- +95.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -46.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,063
- +266.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $481,982
- -32.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1210 E Vermeer Rd, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (515) 242-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pella Christian Schools ($300K). Together the top 8 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 102 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to Iowa recipients and 3% to Michigan recipients. The filing also reports grants to recipients in Colorado, Indiana, and South Dakota, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2024) to $712K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pella Christian Schools Pella, IA | Educational | $300,000 |
| Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main Pella, IA | Religious | $50,100 |
| Wesley Life Johnston, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pella Community Foundation Pella, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $1,600 |
| National Police Association Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Educational | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481,982 | $172,652 | $400,327 | $392,500 | 8 | $392,500 | $65,411 | $25,280 |
| 2024 | $709,657 | $29,156 | $207,347 | $200,570 | 15 | $200,570 | $22,379 | $41,693 |
| 2023 | $887,848 | $971,869 | $719,823 | $712,267 | 37 | $712,267 | $12,150 | $33,693 |
| 2022 | $635,802 | $185,231 | $312,382 | $301,200 | 16 | $301,200 | $9,176 | $34,753 |
| 2021 | $762,953 | $845,952 | $468,630 | $464,020 | 26 | $464,020 | $119,506 | $28,914 |
| 2020 | $385,631 | $251,082 | $388,459 | $382,400 | 36 | — | $39,489 | $24,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 grants included support for schools, a church, and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Pella Community Foundation describes its mission as preserving Pella’s heritage and enhancing residents’ quality of life by transferring funds to nonprofit organizations. The National Police Association describes its mission as educating supporters of law enforcement on how to help police departments accomplish their goals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $392,500. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $300,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest grants were $300,000 to Pella Christian Schools for educational purposes, $50,100 to Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main for religious purposes, and $25,000 to Wesley Life for charitable purposes. Other grants included $10,000 to Resonate Global Mission, $5,000 to Pella Community Foundation, $1,600 to The Navigators, $500 to National Police Association, and $300 to St Joseph’s Indian School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lois J Vermeer as president and treasurer.
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc is led by Lois J. Vermeer, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lois J. Vermeer
President & Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert L. Vermeer (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer
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 R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc
How much does R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc give each year?
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc gave $393K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 15 grants.
What is R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $49,063, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc give grants?
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (3 grants).
Does R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pella Christian Schools ($300,000), Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main ($50,100) and Wesley Life ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc?
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc reported $482K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $393K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc fund?
The 2025 grants included support for schools, a church, and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Pella Community Foundation describes its mission as preserving Pella’s heritage and enhancing residents’ quality of life by transferring funds to nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's EIN?
R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1240931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc 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 October 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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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