Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family

WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 27-4195377

The Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in August 2011 and operates as a grantmaking organization supporting various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.0M

-1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$275K

+8.6% YoY

Grant Count

+9.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-1.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors. Recent grantmaking activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations beyond its home state of Delaware, including nonprofits in Illinois and other locations across the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $418K (56%)

Wisconsin $143K (19%)

Maryland $34K (5%)

Alabama $25K (3%)

Washington $22K (3%)

Minnesota $20K (3%)

California $19K (3%)

Georgia $17K (2%)

+15 more states

Cities

AberdeenAlbert LeaAltoonaAtlantaBaltimoreBeavertonBozemanBurbankCanbyChampaignCherry HillChicagoCoconut CreekCottage GroveDallasDenverDes MoinesDowners GroveEl PasoFairfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Filing (2023):

Total Assets: $6,115,088
Total Giving: $252,750

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,045,730	$6,115,088	$6,277,124
Revenue	$284,513	$177,658	$1,493,204
Expenses	$353,871	$339,694	$377,357
Qualifying Distributions	$297,320	$281,942	$317,722
Net Investment Income	$247,777	$152,811	$1,471,628
Distributable Amount	$324,257	$300,377	$276,533

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

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc ($25,000), Blanchet House of Hospitality ($10,000), Fora Health Inc ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABBEY FOUNDATION OF OREGON ST BENEDICT, OR	General & Unrestricted	$1,000
ADELANTE MUJERES FOREST GROVE, OR	General & Unrestricted	$1,000
AFRICAN ROAD INC TIGARD, OR	Charitable Event	$5,000
ALBINA VISION INC PORTLAND, OR	General & Unrestricted	$500
ALK POSITIVE INCORPORATED ATLANTA, GA	General & Unrestricted	$5,000
AOPA FOUNDATION FREDERICK, MD	General & Unrestricted	$2,000
ASSOCIATION OF US CATHOLIC PRIESTS NOTRE DAME, IN	General & Unrestricted	$1,000
BLANCHET HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY PORTLAND, OR	Building Pathways Home	$10,000
BLANCHET HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY PORTLAND, OR	General & Unrestricted	$5,000
CALL TO SAFETY PORTLAND, OR	General & Unrestricted	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Diane Van Grunsven	VP, Dir	1	—
Richard Van Grunsven	Pres, Dir, Sec	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Richard and Diane Van Grunsven have made significant philanthropic commitments to educational institutions:

Richard And Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation - Full Filing

A $35 million donation to the University of Redlands to establish scholarships

REDLANDS: Couple to offer $35 million in scholarships \u2013 Press Enterprise

An endowed professorship at the University of Portland, established through a gift from Richard Van Grunsven, an engineering alumnus of the university

Gift from University of Portland engineering alumnus establishes Richard

Richard Van Grunsven received the AOPA General Aviation Safety Award in recognition of his contributions to aviation safety.

Richard And Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation - Full Filing

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family?

The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • A $1,000 grant to Thumbuddy Special (Downers Grove, Illinois) for general and unrestricted support in the 2024-2025 fiscal year The foundation's grant portfolio spans diverse areas, including support for organizations focused on children and youth services, health care, and other charitable purposes.

Where does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family make grants?

The foundation supports organizations beyond its home state of Delaware, including nonprofits in Illinois and other locations across the United States.

What size grants does Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family award?

In 2024, Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family awarded 79 grants totaling $275K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family reported a distributable amount of $324K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.