Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc is a private foundation based in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Its filings and listed grants show support for refugee-related services, including food, medical, legal, travel, and living expenses, as well as general support for refugee operations.
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc at a glance
In short: Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,599
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,360
- -57.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $13,504
- +393.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Vaffr
Mailing address: 9880 Honeybee Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: (812) 361-3344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commonwealth Catholic Charities ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing lists grants to recipients in Virginia and Alabama. It does not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc gives
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $16K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities Richmond, VA | General support for refugee operations | $2,500 |
| Various Families | food support | $2,500 |
| Firouzeh | Medical support | $2,100 |
| Ritherford Villette Mechanicsville, AL | Paid legal and travel expenses for immigrant | $1,709 |
| Cnewa Richmond, AL | Support of Refugees | $1,500 |
| Church of Redeemer Mechanicsville, AL | Donation for Haiti fund | $1,000 |
| Bloomington Refugee Support Network Bloomington, AL | General support for refugees | $1,000 |
| Kahraman | Living expenses for refugee | $1,000 |
| Unbound Unk, AL | Support for 3 foreign youths | $280 |
| Sisters Project | General support | $10 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,504 | $28,454 | $17,689 | $13,599 | 10 | $17,689 |
| 2024 | $2,739 | $4,227 | $17,829 | $15,811 | 5 | $17,829 |
| 2023 | $16,341 | $28,026 | $11,685 | $7,154 | 2 | $23,787 |
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 include general support for refugee operations and refugees, along with food, medical, legal, travel, and living-expense support.
Among the organizations it supported, Commonwealth Catholic Charities received $2,500 in 2025. The charity describes its mission as providing compassionate human services, especially to vulnerable people, by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building community through faith and service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $13,599. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $2,500, with a median of $1,250.
Notable 2025 grants included $2,500 to Commonwealth Catholic Charities for general support for refugee operations; $2,500 to Various Families for food support; $2,100 to Firouzeh for medical support; and $1,709 to Ritherford Villette for legal and travel expenses for an immigrant. Other listed grants included $1,500 to CNEWA for refugee support, $1,000 to Church of Redeemer for a Haiti fund, $1,000 to Bloomington Refugee Support Network for general support for refugees, and $1,000 to Kahraman for a refugee’s living expenses.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that there is no application form and that applicants should provide information and justification verbiage; it lists no deadline and says there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald Van Arman as president and Darius Van Arman as director.
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc is led by Donald Van Arman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Van Arman
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darius Van Arman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Farideh Van Arman (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bonnie Fontana (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc
How much does Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc give each year?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 5 grants.
What is Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's typical grant size?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,360, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc give grants?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's top state is Alabama, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mechanicsville, AL (2 grants).
Does Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's largest grantees?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Commonwealth Catholic Charities ($2,500), Various Families ($2,500) and Firouzeh ($2,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What does Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for refugee operations and refugees, along with food, medical, legal, travel, and living-expense support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's EIN?
Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2356506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-arman-foundation-for-refugees-inc-morg_1082bf583651493f9ddfd71ad07ea19f
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