Van Baren Foundation
Van Baren Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beecher, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $2K.
Van Baren Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Baren Foundation gave $9K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,031
- +95.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,505
- +193.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60
- Total assets
- $110,724
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Van Baren Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith United Reformed Church ($7K). Together the top 6 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Baren Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $14K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith United Reformed Church Beecher, IL | Unresticted - Religious | $7,311 |
| Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church Fremont, MI | Unrestricted - Religious | $1,587 |
| Elim Christian Services Crestwood, IL | Unrestricted - Education | $100 |
| Christ the King Orthodox Presbyterian Church Naples, FL | Unrestricted - Religious | $20 |
| Crete Protestant Reformed Church Crete, IL | Unrestricted -Religious | $8 |
| Community United Reformed Church Schererville, IN | Religious - Unrestricted | $5 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,724 | $3,269 | $9,080 | $9,031 | 6 | $9,046 | $2,443 | $4,822 |
| 2024 | $69,475 | $15,430 | $4,643 | $4,614 | 9 | $4,629 | $2,416 | $3,319 |
| 2023 | $69,417 | $-5,875 | $5,278 | $4,819 | 7 | $4,869 | $1,019 | $3,859 |
| 2022 | $206,654 | $25,552 | $15,529 | $8,279 | 6 | $8,294 | $3,317 | $2,992 |
| 2021 | $319,369 | $60,378 | $21,685 | $13,545 | 6 | $13,545 | $24,238 | $2,817 |
| 2020 | $300,906 | $6,156 | $9,993 | $5,976 | 5 | — | $1,871 | $2,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Baren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Baren Foundation is led by Todd M. Van Baren, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd M. Van Baren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Van Baren Foundation
How much does Van Baren Foundation give each year?
Van Baren Foundation gave $9K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 9 grants.
What is Van Baren Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Baren Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60, and its average grant was $1,505, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Baren Foundation give grants?
Van Baren Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (18%).
Does Van Baren Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Van Baren Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Baren Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Baren Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Faith United Reformed Church ($7,311), Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church ($1,587) and Elim Christian Services ($100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Van Baren Foundation?
Van Baren Foundation reported $111K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Van Baren Foundation's EIN?
Van Baren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7366489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 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 April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Van Baren Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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