Van Dykebilly Foundation
The Van Dykebilly Foundation is a private foundation based in Hopkins, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal-welfare, conservation, education, cultural, and community-health organizations.
Van Dykebilly Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Dykebilly Foundation gave $500K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Minnesota. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,195
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,037,962
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (34% 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 Dykebilly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 256 Interlachen Road, Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: (952) 922-3203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Dykebilly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Humane World ($90K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 216 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Minnesota received 34% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 23%, Virginia 13%, Illinois 7%, and California 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Van Dykebilly Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 41 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $471K (2021) to $554K (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Humane World Washington, DC | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $90,000 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $90,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $40,000 |
| National Park Conservation Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $35,000 |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals Norfolk, VA | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $35,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Washington, DC | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| St Thomas Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound School Golden, CA | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society St. Paul, MN | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,037,962 | $507,756 | $551,544 | $500,000 | 41 | $500,000 | $471,712 | $581,683 |
| 2024 | $8,530,600 | $415,085 | $566,219 | $531,200 | 42 | $531,200 | $385,873 | $549,275 |
| 2023 | $8,635,294 | $308,638 | $544,952 | $514,000 | 43 | $514,000 | $319,591 | $496,152 |
| 2022 | $9,311,759 | $428,815 | $590,212 | $553,850 | 46 | $553,850 | $407,549 | $506,714 |
| 2021 | $9,509,831 | $545,812 | $514,041 | $470,850 | 44 | $470,850 | $507,396 | $545,193 |
| 2020 | $9,457,254 | $231,239 | $498,733 | $485,000 | 40 | — | $223,181 | $473,043 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Dykebilly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $582K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include animal welfare and rescue, nature conservation, history and education, and community health. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not stated foundation priorities.
Several grantees describe their work in their own terms: Animal Humane Society says it works with the community to help animals; The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which life depends; and the Minnesota Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and tells Minnesota’s past through exhibits, collections, historic sites, educational programs, and publishing. St. Thomas Foundation says it supports the charitable purposes of St. Thomas Community Health Center.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $500,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $90,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $90,000 each to A Humane World and the University of Minnesota; $40,000 to Animal Humane Society; $35,000 each to National Park Conservation Association and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals; and $20,000 each to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, St. Thomas Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and Voyageur Outward Bound School. The filing states that the grants were to further each recipient’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jodi Kay Billy as chair/secretary, Alexander G Van Dyke as director, and Stephanie J Van Dyke as director.
Van Dykebilly Foundation is led by Jodi Kay Billy, Chair & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jodi Kay Billy
Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexander G. Van Dyke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie J. Van Dyke
Director
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 Dykebilly Foundation
How much does Van Dykebilly Foundation give each year?
Van Dykebilly Foundation gave $500K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $531K across 42 grants.
What is Van Dykebilly Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Dykebilly Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,195, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Dykebilly Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Van Dykebilly Foundation give grants?
Van Dykebilly Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (23%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), St. Paul, MN (4 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Van Dykebilly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Van Dykebilly Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Donee" (41 grants).
Who are Van Dykebilly Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Dykebilly Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include A Humane World ($90,000), University of Minnesota ($90,000) and Animal Humane Society ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Dykebilly Foundation?
Van Dykebilly Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $582K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Van Dykebilly Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include animal welfare and rescue, nature conservation, history and education, and community health. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Dykebilly Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dykebilly Foundation's EIN?
Van Dykebilly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3987730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Van Dykebilly 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Van Dykebilly Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-dykebilly-foundation-morg_a80300fce9bb4b2ebd60e555cb313c35
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