Van Allsburg Family
Van Allsburg Family is a private foundation, based in Prides Crossing, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $55K.
Van Allsburg Family at a glance
In short: Van Allsburg Family gave $102K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,000
- +1033.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,750
- +325.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,663,009
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Van Allsburg Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Forum ($22K). Together the top 8 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Allsburg Family gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Forum Dana Point, CA | General Support | $22,000 |
| Penny W Stamps School of Art and Design Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federal of America New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan Southfield, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Operation Teamwork Barrington, RI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Beverly, MA | General Support | $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 | $1,663,009 | $550,313 | $108,521 | $102,000 | 8 | $102,000 | $55,006 | $64,080 |
| 2023 | $1,236,926 | $509,282 | $12,758 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $27,517 | $37,505 |
| 2022 | $740,402 | $-61,175 | $54,420 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,035 | $17,877 | $42,385 |
| 2021 | $855,997 | $26,427 | $60,148 | $55,000 | 1 | $55,570 | $21,849 | $40,280 |
| 2020 | $889,718 | $78,012 | $70,181 | $65,000 | 2 | — | $72,831 | $44,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Allsburg Family reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Allsburg Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Van Allsburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Van Allsburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Van Allsburg Family
How much does Van Allsburg Family give each year?
Van Allsburg Family gave $102K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is Van Allsburg Family's typical grant size?
Van Allsburg Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Allsburg Family give grants?
Van Allsburg Family's top state is Michigan, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and New York (20%).
Does Van Allsburg Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Van Allsburg Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Allsburg Family's largest grantees?
Van Allsburg Family's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Forum ($22,000), Penny W Stamps School of Art and Design ($20,000) and Planned Parenthood Federal of America ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Van Allsburg Family?
Van Allsburg Family reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Van Allsburg Family's EIN?
Van Allsburg Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6797032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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