Van Buskirk Family Foundation
The Van Buskirk Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In filing year 2025, it reported 20 grants totaling $145,559, all to recipients in South Dakota.
Van Buskirk Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Buskirk Family Foundation gave $146K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,559
- +56.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,278
- +72.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $3,208,130
- +58.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% 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 Buskirk Family 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: 2571 S Westlake Dr 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone: (605) 366-0937
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Buskirk Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifescape Foundation ($27K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Van Buskirk Family Foundation gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2024) to $146K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifescape Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $26,667 |
| Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $25,542 |
| SDSU Foundation Brookings, SD | Donation | $17,850 |
| Abbot House Mitchell, SD | Donation | $15,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $11,500 |
| McCrossan Boys Ranch Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Francis House Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Forward Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bread Break Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,208,130 | $1,118,768 | $170,439 | $145,559 | 20 | $149,119 | $95,286 | $129,957 |
| 2024 | $2,027,416 | $1,082,435 | $99,952 | $92,975 | 22 | $92,975 | $47,631 | $62,100 |
| 2023 | $1,010,000 | $1,010,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Buskirk Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 grantees include organizations working in areas such as disability services, youth and family support, child advocacy, and addiction recovery. For example, Lifescape Foundation says it provides resources for children and adults served by Lifescape, including support for therapy, education, supported living, employment, and essential needs. McCrossan Boys Ranch says it supports youth and strengthens families; Sioux Falls Area CASA Program says it protects children’s interests in court proceedings; and Face It Together Inc. says it works to help people with addiction and their loved ones get well.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $145,559. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $26,667, with a median of $2,750. Its largest reported grants included Lifescape Foundation ($26,667), Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting ($25,542), SDSU Foundation ($17,850), Abbot House ($15,000), Feeding South Dakota ($11,500), McCrossan Boys Ranch ($10,000), Salvation Army ($10,000), St Francis House ($5,000), Forward Sioux Falls ($5,000), Bread Break ($3,000), Lifeline Childrens Services ($2,500), and Kiwanis Club of SF ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Myron Van Buskirk as president and treasurer; Joan Van Buskirk as vice president and secretary; and Mike Van Buskirk, Karen Van Buskirk, Steve Van Buskirk, Chad Van Buskirk, and John Groos as directors.
Van Buskirk Family Foundation is led by Myron Van Buskirk, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Myron Van Buskirk
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Van Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Groos
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Van Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Van Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Van Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Van Buskirk
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Buskirk Family Foundation
How much does Van Buskirk Family Foundation give each year?
Van Buskirk Family Foundation gave $146K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 22 grants.
What is Van Buskirk Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Buskirk Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $7,278, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Buskirk Family Foundation give grants?
Van Buskirk Family Foundation gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (18 grants).
Does Van Buskirk Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Van Buskirk Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (20 grants).
Who are Van Buskirk Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Buskirk Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lifescape Foundation ($26,667), Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting ($25,542) and SDSU Foundation ($17,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Buskirk Family Foundation?
Van Buskirk Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van Buskirk Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as disability services, youth and family support, child advocacy, and addiction recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Buskirk Family 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 Van Buskirk Family Foundation's EIN?
Van Buskirk Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4946304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Van Buskirk Family 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Van Buskirk Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-buskirk-family-foundation-morg_9b8609ef260442048a1f7fe2d6f9273e
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