Van Curler Foundation
Van Curler Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations with purposes including ministry, education and leadership, pro-life services, medical care, and religious-freedom legal services.
Van Curler Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Curler Foundation gave $150K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,895
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $134,593
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Van Curler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2010 Hogback Rm/Ste 2, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 971-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Curler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was D James Kennedy Foundation Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Florida received 41% of grant dollars and recipients in Michigan received 30%. Recipients in North Carolina and Virginia each received 7%, and Arizona recipients received 3%. These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Curler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 946% 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 $134K (2023) to $166K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| D James Kennedy Foundation Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Ministry | $30,000 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute Lansing, MI | Education & Ministry | $30,000 |
| Creation Studies Institute Pompano Beach, FL | Creation Ministry | $10,000 |
| Evangelism Explosion III International Inc Arden, NC | Ministry | $10,000 |
| First Care Family Resources Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Pro-Life Ministry | $10,000 |
| Teenpact Leadership Schools Inc Richmond, VA | Educational/Leadership | $10,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Religious Freedom Legal Services | $5,000 |
| Faith 2 Action Ministries Inc North Royalton, OH | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Faith Baptist Church of Avon Avon, IN | CHURCH | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education | $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 | $134,593 | $129,722 | $165,441 | $150,000 | 19 | $150,000 | $1,458 | $15,852 |
| 2023 | $153,265 | $137,075 | $148,503 | $133,500 | 13 | $133,500 | $2,350 | $18,172 |
| 2022 | $159,183 | $106,152 | $163,981 | $149,500 | 15 | $149,500 | $1,938 | $22,980 |
| 2021 | $247,048 | $156,633 | $165,670 | $151,500 | 14 | $151,500 | $1,923 | $26,627 |
| 2020 | $238,265 | $34,387 | $180,570 | $166,000 | 14 | — | $3,495 | $23,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Curler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions encompass leadership and career training, creation-focused research, pregnancy-related support, religious-freedom advocacy, public-interest law, Christian ministry, and Christian athletics. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $150,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to D James Kennedy Foundation Inc. for ministry and $30,000 to Student Statesmanship Institute for education and ministry. Other grants included $10,000 each to Creation Studies Institute for creation ministry, Evangelism Explosion III for ministry, First Care Family Resources for pro-life ministry, and TeenPact Leadership Schools for educational and leadership purposes.
Other 2024 recipients included Alliance Defending Freedom ($5,000), whose stated mission is to advance the right to live and speak the truth; Thomas More Law Center ($5,000), which describes itself as a public-interest law firm; Koome Ministries ($3,000), which describes a mission of reaching people through education, relationship, and prayer; Moms for America ($2,500), which says it empowers mothers to promote liberty; and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($2,500), whose stated mission is to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol A Van Curler as president, secretary, and treasurer; Timothy R Moore as vice president and director; and Angela M Templeton as director.
Van Curler Foundation is led by Carol A. Van Curler, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol A. Van Curler
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angela M. Templeton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy R. Moore
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Curler Foundation
How much does Van Curler Foundation give each year?
Van Curler Foundation gave $150K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 13 grants.
What is Van Curler Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Curler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,895, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Curler Foundation give grants?
Van Curler Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (30%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Van Curler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Van Curler Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (6 grants).
Who are Van Curler Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Curler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include D James Kennedy Foundation Inc ($30,000), Student Statesmanship Institute ($30,000) and Creation Studies Institute ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Van Curler Foundation?
Van Curler Foundation reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van Curler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Curler Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Curler Foundation's EIN?
Van Curler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3529339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Van Curler 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Van Curler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-curler-foundation-morg_0b8bbc55cd6149b5be45d6c6896886c4
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