Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family
The Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 79 grants totaling $274,500 to charitable organizations.
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family at a glance
In short: Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family gave $275K across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $274,500
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,475
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,045,730
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (9 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (65% 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 Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Portland ($91K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
392 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 389 grants of 392 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Delaware, while its 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Oregon received 65% of grant dollars, followed by Wisconsin (10%), New York (3%), California (3%), and Georgia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 75 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $778; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2020) to $288K (2022). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Portland Portland, OR | Shiley-Marcos Pledge Fund | $60,000 |
| University of Portland Portland, OR | Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Pledge Fund | $30,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Inc Oshkosh, WI | Chapter Teen Aircraft Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality Portland, OR | Building Pathways Home | $10,000 |
| Fora Health Inc Portland, OR | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Visitation Catholic Church Forest Grove, OR | To the support the construction of new school buildings | $10,000 |
| African Road Inc Tigard, OR | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Alk Positive Incorporated Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,045,730 | $284,513 | $353,871 | $274,500 | 79 | $297,320 | $247,777 | $324,257 |
| 2023 | $6,115,088 | $177,658 | $339,694 | $252,750 | 72 | $281,942 | $152,811 | $300,377 |
| 2022 | $6,277,124 | $1,493,204 | $377,357 | $288,050 | 88 | $317,722 | $1,471,628 | $276,533 |
| 2021 | $5,161,277 | $371,585 | $298,671 | $200,250 | 80 | $229,977 | $422,422 | $316,685 |
| 2020 | $5,088,363 | $1,587,735 | $264,920 | $189,720 | 73 | — | $629,045 | $235,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family reported a distributable amount of $324K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the University of Portland describes itself as a Catholic university offering undergraduate and graduate programs; EAA Aviation Foundation says it supports the Experimental Aircraft Association; and Fora Health says it provides treatment, care, and advocacy for people affected by substance use disorder. Blanchet House of Hospitality describes its work as offering food, shelter, and aid to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 79 grants totaling $274,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to the University of Portland for its Shiley-Marcos Pledge Fund, $30,000 to the University of Portland for its Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Pledge Fund, and $25,000 to EAA Aviation Foundation for its Chapter Teen Aircraft Building Fund. Other grants included $10,000 to Blanchet House of Hospitality for Building Pathways Home, $10,000 to Fora Health for a charitable event, and $10,000 to Visitation Catholic Church to support construction of new school buildings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Van Grunsven as vice president and director, and Richard Van Grunsven as president, director, and secretary.
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family is led by Richard Van Grunsven, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Van Grunsven
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Van Grunsven
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family
How much does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family give each year?
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family gave $275K across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $253K across 72 grants.
What is Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's typical grant size?
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,475, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family that year got $778 on average.
Where does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family give grants?
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family gives mostly in Oregon: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (27 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Forest Grove, OR (3 grants).
Does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's largest grantees?
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's largest 2024 grantees include University of Portland ($91,000 across 3 grants), EAA Aviation Foundation Inc ($27,500 across 2 grants) and Blanchet House of Hospitality ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family?
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $324K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family?
The foundation 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 Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's EIN?
Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4195377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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