Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation
The Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillside, Illinois. In 2025, it gave $162,613 through 53 grants to charitable organizations, including churches, educational institutions, and community-serving organizations.
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation gave $163K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $162,613
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,068
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $264,488
- -11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van Dyke Family Charitable 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11900 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162-2069
Phone: (630) 606-1750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church ($52K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 260 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 15% to Michigan, 4% to Wisconsin, 2% to California, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 53 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $320; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $163K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $52,200 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted purpose | $20,250 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $10,500 |
| By The Hand Chicago, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $10,200 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Chicago, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $8,100 |
| Lampstand Ministries Villa Park, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $6,250 |
| Hope Speaks International Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $5,300 |
| Calvary Community Church Williams Bay, WI | Unrestricted purpose | $4,800 |
| Roseland Christian Ministries Chicago, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $3,500 |
| Young Mens Educational Network Chicago, IL | Unrestricted purpose | $3,250 |
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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 | $264,488 | $129,174 | $162,991 | $162,613 | 53 | $162,613 | $25,192 | $14,332 |
| 2024 | $298,305 | $113,345 | $153,025 | $149,330 | 54 | $149,823 | $13,837 | $16,515 |
| 2023 | $337,985 | $113,261 | $143,172 | $141,395 | 52 | $141,983 | $18,565 | $17,062 |
| 2022 | $367,896 | $121,010 | $132,134 | $131,766 | 50 | $131,935 | $35,310 | $19,981 |
| 2021 | $378,221 | $129,273 | $136,464 | $134,760 | 51 | $134,760 | $28,773 | — |
| 2020 | $385,412 | $108,989 | $132,618 | $131,712 | 50 | — | $15,605 | $22,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 with varied missions. For example, Calvin University says it equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live as Christ’s agents of renewal; Lampstand Ministries says it presents Christ to Chicago’s poor through meals and worship services; and Elim Christian Services says it enables individuals with special needs to achieve their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $162,613. Grants ranged from $50 to $52,200, with a median of $850. The largest grants included Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church ($52,200), Calvin University ($20,250), Trinity Christian College ($10,500), By The Hand ($10,200), and Chicago West Side Christian School ($8,100). The listed purposes for these grants were “Unrestricted purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janice Van Dyke Zeilstra as president and treasurer, and Troy Van Dyke and Brandon Van Dyke as vice presidents and directors.
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation is led by Janice Van Dyke - Zeilstra, President Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janice Van Dyke - Zeilstra
President Treasurer
President, Trs & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
President, Treasurer & Director → President Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Van Dyke
Vice President Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Vice President Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Troy Van Dyke
Vice President Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
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 Dyke Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation gave $163K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $149K across 54 grants.
What is Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $850, and its average grant was $3,068, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation that year got $320 on average.
Where does Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants), Palos Heights, IL (3 grants) and Elmhurst, IL (2 grants).
Does Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church ($52,200), Calvin University ($20,250) and Trinity Christian College ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation?
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3978469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Van Dyke Family Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-dyke-family-charitable-foundation-morg_cdf425f42d6d4c0eb981037b7fab5d69
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