Vandiver Ministries International
Vandiver Ministries International is a private foundation based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and direct charitable activities involving ministry, worship, and teaching in Switzerland, Lebanon, and Turkey.
Vandiver Ministries International at a glance
In short: Vandiver Ministries International gave $54K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Louisiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,392
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,626
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,127
- Total assets
- $7,209
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (46% 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 Vandiver Ministries International
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 140971, Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Phone: (918) 760-9980
Website: https://vm.international
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vandiver Ministries International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mark Hankins Ministries ($25K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (46%) and Oklahoma (23%), followed by Nevada (7%), Texas (6%), and Arizona (5%). The filing also reports direct charitable activities in Zurich and Laax, Switzerland; Beirut, Lebanon; and Istanbul, Turkey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vandiver Ministries International open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $69K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Hankins Ministries Alexandria, LA | Provide Assistance | $24,800 |
| Naiah Janis Fishcer Broken Arrow, OK | Provide Assistance | $6,000 |
| Rhema Bible Church Tulsa, OK | Provide Assistance | $5,050 |
| Word of Life Christian Inc Las Vegas, NV | Provide Assistance | $3,557 |
| Center Church Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Provide Assistance | $3,500 |
| Launch International Chandler, AZ | Provide Assistance | $2,500 |
| Grunewald Ministries Tulsa, OK | Provide Assistance | $1,200 |
| City Church Traverse City, MI | Provide Assistance | $1,127 |
| Freedom Word Church Spout Spring, VA | Provide Assistance | $1,126 |
| Living Word Christian Church Brooklyn Park, MN | Provide Assistance | $1,022 |
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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 | $7,209 | $162,077 | $180,902 | $54,392 | 15 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $7,209 | $317,691 | $149,470 | $65,070 | 21 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $13,267 | $164,498 | $157,450 | $69,381 | 31 | $156,297 | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,209 | $136,753 | $119,585 | $66,490 | 20 | $128,264 | $2 | — |
| 2020 | $8,963 | $69,135 | $72,836 | $37,937 | 17 | — | $161 | — |
| 2019 | $9,259 | $65,556 | $59,419 | $24,208 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $1,252 | $1,300 | $48 | — | — | — | — | $46 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $54,392 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $24,800, with a median grant of $1,127. Its largest reported grants were $24,800 to Mark Hankins Ministries, $6,000 to Naiah Janis Fishcer, $5,050 to Rhema Bible Church, $3,557 to Word of Life Christian Inc, and $3,500 to Center Church Fort Worth. Each grant was listed as being for “provide assistance.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Patrick Vandiver as president and director, Diana Vandiver as treasurer, Kylie O Gatewood as secretary and director, and David Ellis as director. The foundation’s website identifies Patrick and Dee Vandiver.
Vandiver Ministries International is led by John Patrick Vandiver, President Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Patrick Vandiver
President Director
President → President Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Kylie O. Gatewood
Secretary Director
Secretary → Secretary Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ellis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Diana B. Vandiver
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dee Vandiver (2018–2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to John Patrick Vandiver (President Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vandiver Ministries International
How much does Vandiver Ministries International give each year?
Vandiver Ministries International gave $54K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 21 grants.
What is Vandiver Ministries International's typical grant size?
Vandiver Ministries International's median grant in 2024 was $1,127, and its average grant was $3,626, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vandiver Ministries International that year got $2K on average.
Where does Vandiver Ministries International give grants?
Vandiver Ministries International's top state is Louisiana, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (23%) and Nevada (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Broken Arrow, OK (2 grants) and Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does Vandiver Ministries International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Vandiver Ministries International's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Assistance" (15 grants).
Who are Vandiver Ministries International's largest grantees?
Vandiver Ministries International's largest 2024 grantees include Mark Hankins Ministries ($24,800), Naiah Janis Fishcer ($6,000) and Rhema Bible Church ($5,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vandiver Ministries International?
Vandiver Ministries International reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $162K.
How do I apply for a grant from Vandiver Ministries International?
The foundation states that it 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 Vandiver Ministries International's EIN?
Vandiver Ministries International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2611866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Vandiver Ministries International 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2023
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