Van Metre Family Charitable
Van Metre Family Charitable is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $550K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $1K.
Van Metre Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Van Metre Family Charitable gave $73K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,798
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $14,560
- Median grant
- $9,798
- Total assets
- $550,159
- +398.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Van Metre Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coe College ($50K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Van Metre Family Charitable gives
- Giving grew 756% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 783% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $73K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | Support | $50,000 |
| First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids, IA | Support | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Support | $9,798 |
| MVCSD Foundation Mount Vernon, IA | Support | $2,000 |
| GCRC Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $550,159 | $521,929 | $73,756 | $72,798 | 5 | $73,528 | $1,376 | $9,388 |
| 2024 | $110,407 | $3,475 | $801 | — | — | — | $3,125 | $5,309 |
| 2023 | $107,733 | $39,675 | $37,677 | $37,000 | 4 | $37,000 | $3,667 | $2,063 |
| 2022 | $107,444 | $110,013 | $9,077 | $8,500 | 3 | $8,500 | $131 | $698 |
| 2021 | $6,695 | $119 | $577 | — | — | — | $119 | $296 |
| 2020 | $6,943 | $121 | $582 | — | — | — | $121 | $281 |
| 2019 | $7,475 | $162 | $1,578 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $162 | $260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Metre Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Metre Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig R. Van Metre
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Douglas L. Van Metre
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent J. Van Metre
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Celia L. Van Metre (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Metre Family Charitable
How much does Van Metre Family Charitable give each year?
Van Metre Family Charitable gave $73K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Van Metre Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Van Metre Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $9,798, and its average grant was $14,560, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Metre Family Charitable give grants?
Van Metre Family Charitable gives mostly in Iowa: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (3 grants).
Does Van Metre Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Van Metre Family Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Van Metre Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Van Metre Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Coe College ($50,000), First Congregational Church ($10,000) and Dartmouth College ($9,798), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Metre Family Charitable?
Van Metre Family Charitable reported $550K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Van Metre Family Charitable's EIN?
Van Metre Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1752000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Van Metre Family Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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