The Barzillai Foundation
The Barzillai Foundation is a private foundation based in Pella, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports $421,900 in grants to 13 organizations, and the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Barzillai Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barzillai Foundation gave $422K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Colorado. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $421,900
- +97.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,454
- +67.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $1,618,297
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Barzillai Foundation
- 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: 400 241St Lane, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (641) 628-2068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barzillai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Hope Chest ($250K). Together the top 10 received $418K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 55 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 24% to recipients in Iowa. The remaining reported shares went to Florida (3%), Indiana (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barzillai Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 482% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $602K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $422K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hope Chest Palmer Lake, CO | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Developing Great Relationships Pella, IA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Navigators US Staff Support Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $41,200 |
| Life to Life Africa Orlando, FL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Mighty Acorn Foundation Elkhart, IN | Charitable | $3,600 |
| First Church of Pella Pella, IA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Religious | $2,400 |
| Operation Mobilization SP Proj Tyrone, GA | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Oaks International Wheaton, IL | Charitable | $1,800 |
| One Collective Elgin, IL | Charitable | $1,800 |
Ready to take the next step with The Barzillai Foundation?
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 | $1,618,297 | $413,061 | $437,833 | $421,900 | 13 | $421,900 | $65,341 | $87,595 |
| 2024 | $1,643,069 | $352,591 | $228,953 | $213,300 | 11 | $213,300 | $60,073 | $81,492 |
| 2023 | $1,519,431 | $335,823 | $621,521 | $602,000 | 11 | $602,000 | $30,445 | $84,060 |
| 2022 | $1,805,129 | $612,399 | $432,690 | $417,000 | 10 | $417,000 | $235,601 | $85,623 |
| 2021 | $1,625,420 | $372,458 | $154,957 | $142,750 | 10 | $142,750 | $111,796 | $88,148 |
| 2020 | $1,407,919 | $-41,999 | $83,940 | $71,400 | 9 | — | $22,271 | $81,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barzillai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including Children’s Hope Chest, Developing Great Relationships, and Navigators US Staff Support. Among other supported organizations, Mighty Acorn Foundation describes its mission as advancing education, relieving poverty, and supporting charitable activities. One Collective says it brings people together to help the oppressed and works toward access to food, freedom, and forgiveness in the communities where it serves. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $421,900. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $250,000, with a median of $2,400. Its largest reported grants included $250,000 to Children’s Hope Chest, $100,000 to Developing Great Relationships, and $41,200 to Navigators US Staff Support. Other reported grants included $12,000 to Life to Life Africa, $3,600 to Mighty Acorn Foundation, and $3,000 to First Church of Pella.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stanley J Vermeer as president and Alma Vermeer as secretary/treasurer.
The Barzillai Foundation is led by Stanley J. Vermeer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stanley J. Vermeer
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alma Vermeer
Secretary & Treasurer
Secy-Treas → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Barzillai Foundation
How much does The Barzillai Foundation give each year?
The Barzillai Foundation gave $422K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 11 grants.
What is The Barzillai Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barzillai Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,400, and its average grant was $32,454, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barzillai Foundation that year got $64K on average.
Where does The Barzillai Foundation give grants?
The Barzillai Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (2 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does The Barzillai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Barzillai Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Barzillai Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barzillai Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Hope Chest ($250,000), Developing Great Relationships ($100,000) and Navigators US Staff Support ($41,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barzillai Foundation?
The Barzillai Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $422K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barzillai Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Children’s Hope Chest, Developing Great Relationships, and Navigators US Staff Support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barzillai Foundation?
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 The Barzillai Foundation's EIN?
The Barzillai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1233554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Barzillai Foundation 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
(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 May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Barzillai Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The GRP Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
9
Total Given
$505K
Johnson Family Foundation
Boca Raton, FL
Assets
$222K
Grants
11
Total Given
$6K
New Eagle Foundation
Ann Arbor, MI
New Eagle Foundation funds a range of charitable organizations, including Christian, educational, health, and community-focused groups. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $245,000, with a median of $5,000; funding went mainly to organizations in Indiana, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, and North Carolina. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.1M
Grants
15
Total Given
$456K
John J and Nora a Foster Foundation
Stillwater, MN
The John J and Nora A Foster Foundation supports charitable organizations, including faith-related and community organizations, with grants typically around $2,000 (2025 grants ranged from $500 to $6,500). It is based in Minnesota, and most 2025 funding went to Minnesota organizations, with smaller amounts going to Kansas, Florida, and South Dakota. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$655K
Grants
20
Total Given
$40K
Deal Family Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Deal Family Foundation funds religious, educational, and youth-serving organizations, including Christian ministries and child- and youth-focused programs, with 2025 grants ranging from $150 to $22,000 and a median of $2,100. It is based in Wilmington, Delaware, and gave across multiple states, with the largest shares going to Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. It makes grants only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$965K
Grants
23
Total Given
$135K
Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F W
Clear Lake, IA
The foundation supports a range of charitable work, including education, community services, disaster response, youth programs, and international projects. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,000 to $80,000, with a median of $9,800; most funding went to Iowa, with additional grants in Minnesota and other states. It accepts requests by letter, with no stated deadlines.
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
30
Total Given
$475K
More similar funders
More Funders in Iowa
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Barzillai Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-barzillai-foundation-morg_751c5e124d8f497e9ecc25721f459641
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_421233554_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Barzillai Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-barzillai-foundation-morg_751c5e124d8f497e9ecc25721f459641},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Barzillai Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Barzillai Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?