The Verdoorn Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Greenwood Village, CO EIN: 84-1568378

The Verdoorn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $76K.

Key facts about The Verdoorn Foundation

In short: The Verdoorn Foundation gave $174K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), top state Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
84-1568378
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$174,000
Grants made (2026)
7
Average grant
$24,857
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$3,358,367
Primary geography
Arizona (39% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.4M

-2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$174K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

7

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Verdoorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Verdoorn Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−13%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of all 7 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

ScottsdaleDenverPhoenixSaint HelenaSouix CityStaten IslandCave CreekLakewood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K8 grants20218 grants20228 grants20237 grants20247 grants20257 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2024) to $220K (2022). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $174K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2026

Morningside College: $50KMorningside College$50KPhoenix Childrens Hospital: $26KPhoenix Childrens Hospital$26KTunnel to Towers Foundation: $25KTunnel to Towers Foundation$25KFolds of Honor: $25KFolds of Honor$25KCamelot Therapeutic Horsemanship: $16KCamelot TherapeuticHorsemanship$16KSunrise Horse Rescue: $16KSunrise Horse Rescue$16KHome Aid Colorado: $16KHome Aid Colorado$16K

The largest 2026 recipient was Morningside College ($50K). Together the top 7 received $174K.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

32<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 37 (86%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Morningside College Souix City, IAathletic program$50,000
Phoenix Childrens Hospital Phoenix, AZchildrens ICU$26,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYfamilies of fallen veterans$25,000
Folds of Honor Scottsdale, AZsoldiers children spouses$25,000
Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship Scottsdale, AZchildrens programs$16,000
Sunrise Horse Rescue Saint Helena, CAanimal rescue program$16,000
Home Aid Colorado Lakewood, COfemale veterans project$16,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$3,358,367$3,445,469$3,417,471
Revenue$109,810$94,678$74,617
Expenses$207,805$196,574$198,491
Qualifying Distributions$174,000$174,000$174,000
Net Investment Income$76,005$72,104$54,057
Distributable Amount$169,114$172,120$173,922

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Verdoorn Foundation is led by Daniel C Verdoorn, President Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Daniel C Verdoorn

    President Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Denise M Overhardt

    Secretary & Treasurer Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carla A Verdoorn

    Vice President Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Verdoorn Foundation

How much does The Verdoorn Foundation give each year?

The Verdoorn Foundation gave $174K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $174K across 7 grants.

What is The Verdoorn Foundation's typical grant size?

The Verdoorn Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,857, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Verdoorn Foundation give grants?

The Verdoorn Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (29%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).

Does The Verdoorn Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Verdoorn Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Verdoorn Foundation's largest grantees?

The Verdoorn Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Morningside College ($50,000), Phoenix Childrens Hospital ($26,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Verdoorn Foundation?

The Verdoorn Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Verdoorn Foundation's EIN?

The Verdoorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1568378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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