Van Konynenburg Foundation
The Van Konynenburg Foundation is a private foundation based in Pacific Palisades, California. Its 2024 filing reports 53 grants totaling $1,162,594 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in homelessness services, health care, education, and other areas.
Van Konynenburg Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Konynenburg Foundation gave $1.2M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,162,594
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,936
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,403,566
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (20 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van Konynenburg 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: 13681 West Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: (818) 932-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Konynenburg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calvary Church of Pac Palis ($265K). Together the top 10 received $716K.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 263 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 74% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were New York, 6%; Idaho, 4%; Texas, 4%; and Tennessee, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Van Konynenburg Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 53 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $884K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Church of Pac Palis Pacific Palisades, CA | Support Calvary Church General Fund | $265,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Support Programs for Homeless Boys and Girls | $175,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support ucla autism treatment program and teen cancer America. | $50,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc Ketchum, ID | To Support the Activities of the Charitable Organization. | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To Support the Museum. | $35,714 |
| Partners International Atlanta, GA | Support Studying Seminars, Leadership Training, Community Development Training | $30,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Fund the Cardiovascular Research Endowment. | $30,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Support Children Who Suffered Severe Burns. | $30,000 |
| Calvary Christian School Pacific Palisades, CA | Fund Permanent Endowment Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | To Support Healthcare Programs for Patients Worldwide. | $25,000 |
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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 | $11,403,566 | $1,261,121 | $1,255,018 | $1,162,594 | 53 | $1,162,594 | $1,147,945 | $867,313 |
| 2023 | $10,675,889 | $1,243,644 | $1,136,596 | $1,066,640 | 53 | $1,066,640 | $1,021,666 | $734,876 |
| 2022 | $10,559,281 | $921,935 | $1,192,146 | $1,119,544 | 54 | $1,119,544 | $814,461 | $724,016 |
| 2021 | $10,876,957 | $1,267,568 | $1,141,661 | $1,046,014 | 58 | $1,046,014 | $1,064,887 | $832,936 |
| 2020 | $11,486,274 | $1,718,351 | $965,770 | $883,800 | 45 | — | $1,431,109 | $679,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Konynenburg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $867K 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 included support for a church and school, homelessness services, health and medical programs, a museum, veterans’ programs, and educational initiatives.
Among its grantees, Union Rescue Mission describes its work as providing emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness, including food, shelter, medical care, recovery programs, education, and job training. Children’s Burn Foundation says it provides physical, financial, and emotional care to child burn survivors and their families, and educates communities about burn prevention and treatment. UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of UCLA, helping donors support the university’s academic and research work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $1,162,594. Grants ranged from $250 to $265,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Largest reported grants included $265,000 to Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades for its general fund; $175,000 to Union Rescue Mission to support programs for homeless boys and girls; and $50,000 each to UCLA Foundation for its autism treatment program and Teen Cancer America, and to Higher Ground Sun Valley. Other reported grants included $35,714 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and $30,000 each to Partners International, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Children’s Burn Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists D Michael Van Konynenburg and Claire Van Konynenburg as trustees.
Van Konynenburg Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Van Konynenburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Michael Van Konynenburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Konynenburg Foundation
How much does Van Konynenburg Foundation give each year?
Van Konynenburg Foundation gave $1.2M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 53 grants.
What is Van Konynenburg Foundation's typical grant size?
Van Konynenburg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,936, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Konynenburg Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Van Konynenburg Foundation give grants?
Van Konynenburg Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), Pacific Palisades, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (3 grants).
Does Van Konynenburg Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Van Konynenburg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Activities of the Charitable Organization." (28 grants).
Who are Van Konynenburg Foundation's largest grantees?
Van Konynenburg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Calvary Church of Pac Palis ($265,000), Union Rescue Mission ($175,000) and UCLA Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Van Konynenburg Foundation?
Van Konynenburg Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $867K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van Konynenburg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a church and school, homelessness services, health and medical programs, a museum, veterans’ programs, and educational initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Konynenburg 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 Konynenburg Foundation's EIN?
Van Konynenburg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4505575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Van Konynenburg 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Van Konynenburg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-konynenburg-foundation-morg_48a87e6cd70846b2a422b61238dc56d5
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