Vande Steeg Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Established in 2020, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting charitable organizations aligned with its mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.2M
+71.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+135.4% YoY
Grant Count
46
+43.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+63.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds bible study, religious camps, human rights, assistance for orphans and widows, support for survivors of sex trafficking, and families with behavioral differences. Additional funding areas include education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$200 to $1,272,000
Average Grant
$23,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes funding across multiple states, with primary focus on California, Idaho, and Texas. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states, with California, Nevada, and Texas accounting for 59% of all grants. Additional funding regions include Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $30,197,449
- Total revenues: $14,904,752
- Total grants and contributions: $11,842,729
- Investment income and dividends: $657,142
- Total expenses: $2,296,143
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown significantly from $5.2 million in 2020 to $30.2 million in 2024.
Giving Rate: Approximately 4.1% of assets distributed annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,197,449 | $17,588,840 | $14,664,301 |
| Revenue | $14,904,752 | $4,100,015 | $5,875,090 |
| Expenses | $2,296,143 | $1,175,476 | $851,950 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,710,825 | $726,678 | $617,938 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,602,801 | $570,890 | $369,497 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,251,947 | $1,036,568 | $646,791 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Nicholas Vande Steeg – Director/President
- Nikki Francis – Treasurer
- Cari Fieldhouse – Secretary
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS VANDE STEEG | DIRECTOR/PRE | — | — |
| NIKKI FRANCIS | TREASURER | — | — |
| CARI FIELDHOUSE | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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