Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation
SAM & LISA VAN MAANEN CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Pella, Iowa. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation gave $39K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $39,103
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- Average grant
- $2,444
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Iowa (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says to contact Lisa Van Maanen and use a form from the foundation. These instructions are from a filing marked as the final return and should not be treated as current application guidance. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Van Maanen
Mailing address: 1511 W 4Th Street, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (641) 780-1544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Third Reformed Church ($26K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. The filing reports 1% each for North Carolina, the District of Columbia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 100% of 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
In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Third Reformed Church Pella, IA | For Foundation | $25,803 |
| Door of Faith Orphanage Des Moines, IA | For Foundation | $2,500 |
| Jump for Kids Pella, IA | For Foundation | $2,000 |
| Many Hands for Haiti Pella, IA | For Foundation | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Angels Waterloo, IA | For Foundation | $1,000 |
| Pella Opera House Pella, IA | For Foundation | $1,000 |
| The Well Pella, IA | For Foundation | $1,000 |
| Crossroads of Pella Pella, IA | For Foundation | $500 |
| Lake View Camp Tracy, IA | For Foundation | $500 |
| Pella Community Foundation Pella, IA | For Foundation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $100 | $40,100 | $39,103 | 16 | $39,103 | $39,103 |
| 2022 | $40,100 | $40,000 | — | — | — | — | $206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include community assistance and referrals, education and family support, international relief, and preserving Pella’s Dutch heritage. For example, Crossroads of Pella describes its work as providing referrals, counseling, and educational and service programs for community needs; Many Hands for Haiti describes work strengthening families through education, agriculture, medical assistance, and other programs. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated purposes of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $39,103. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,803, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $25,803 to Third Reformed Church, $2,500 to Door of Faith Orphanage, and $2,000 each to Jump for Kids and Many Hands for Haiti. Other listed awards included $1,000 each to Cedar Valley Angels, Pella Opera House, and The Well.
The 2023 filing lists each grant’s purpose as “FOR FOUNDATION.” Among the grantees with missions described in their own words, Pella Community Foundation received $500 and describes its mission as transferring funds to nonprofits to preserve Pella’s heritage and enhance quality of life. Pella Historical Society received $500 and describes its work as promoting Pella’s Dutch heritage through educational programs, historic sites, and events. Samaritan’s Purse received $500 and describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lisa Van Maanen as president and Sam Van Maanen as secretary and treasure.
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation is led by Lisa Van Maanen, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lisa Van Maanen
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Van Maanen
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation
How much does Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation give each year?
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation gave $39K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $2,444, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation give grants?
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (8 grants).
Does Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Foundation" (16 grants).
Who are Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Third Reformed Church ($25,803), Door of Faith Orphanage ($2,500) and Jump for Kids ($2,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include community assistance and referrals, education and family support, international relief, and preserving Pella’s Dutch heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation?
The 2023 filing says to contact Lisa Van Maanen and use a form from the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Sam & Lisa Van Maanen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1375140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
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 2022–2023
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