Vermeer Charitable Foundation
The Vermeer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pella, Iowa. It supports charitable organizations, including educational and community organizations, with a strong preference for organizations in communities where Vermeer Corporation team members commute.
Vermeer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Vermeer Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Iowa. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,764,412
- +52.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,525
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $31,438,888
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (28 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (88% 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 Vermeer Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says applications may be submitted at any time; organizations should first contact the foundation to obtain the standard application form. The filing states that preference is given to charitable organizations in communities where Vermeer Corporation team members commute or that demonstrate how the proposal would further the foundation’s ideals. It says few grants are made to organizations in other states, and such applications are not preferred. Grant size is not specifically limited, other than by justification of need.
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted at any time, according to the filing.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted at any time, according to the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Tricia Vermeer Vermeer Charitable F
Mailing address: 1210 Vermeer Rd E, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (641) 628-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vermeer Charitable Foundation
Who Vermeer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of Iowa ($191K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
359 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 359 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 6% to Illinois, 2% to Kentucky, and 1% each to Missouri and Michigan. The foundation says it gives preference to charitable organizations in communities from which Vermeer Corporation team members commute. It also says grants may be made to organizations elsewhere in Iowa and that few grants go to organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vermeer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 75 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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 $1.2M (2023) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $190,700 |
| Central College Pella, IA | Education | $100,000 |
| Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | Education | $100,000 |
| Spirit of Pella Pella, IA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | Education | $100,000 |
| Wesley Retirement Services Johnston, IA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| VCF Scholarships Pella, IA | Education | $92,550 |
| Pella Christian Grade School Pella, IA | Education | $86,100 |
| Pella Christian High School Pella, IA | Education | $85,850 |
| Des Moines Christian School Urbandale, IA | Education | $76,700 |
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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 | $31,438,888 | $1,020,804 | $1,861,697 | $1,764,412 | 75 | $1,764,412 | $937,741 | $1,392,498 |
| 2023 | $32,279,781 | $17,029,377 | $1,260,774 | $1,156,296 | 65 | $1,156,296 | $371,521 | $898,264 |
| 2022 | $16,511,178 | $5,021,417 | $2,218,264 | $2,119,708 | 75 | $2,119,708 | $630,769 | $663,480 |
| 2021 | $13,708,025 | $3,757,596 | $1,597,185 | $1,528,258 | 84 | $1,533,408 | $853,982 | $633,999 |
| 2020 | $11,918,614 | $4,217,642 | $1,343,294 | $1,278,460 | 60 | — | $170,519 | $501,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vermeer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own grant-program description says its work is grounded in Biblical principles of stewardship and responsibility, and that it supports civic, church, and educational needs, particularly in central Iowa.
Its 2024 grants included education and charitable-purpose awards. The grantees describe a range of work: Food Bank of Iowa says it distributes food through nonprofit agencies to feed people in need; Central College describes its work as liberal arts education; and Spirit of Pella focuses on community projects involving art, public gathering spaces, and special events. Other 2024 grantees included Christian schools, universities, a retirement-services organization, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 75 grants totaling $1,764,412. Awards ranged from $100 to $190,700, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed award was $190,700 to Food Bank of Iowa. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to Central College, Dordt University, Spirit of Pella, Trinity Christian College, and Wesley Retirement Services. VCF Scholarships received $92,550; Pella Christian Grade School received $86,100; Pella Christian High School received $85,850; and Des Moines Christian School received $76,700.
The foundation’s filing says organizations seeking a grant should first contact the foundation to obtain its standard application form. Requests should be in writing and include information about the organization’s background and tax-exempt status, the purpose of the request, and a financial statement. Organizations applying for a substantial grant should plan to present to the directors. The formal process may be waived at the directors’ discretion for grants under $2,500. Applications are not accepted from individuals. Scholarships are for eligible students of Vermeer Mfg Co employees, with selections made by an independent panel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Andringa as director and president; Mindi Vanden Bosch as director and treasurer; Tricia Vermeer as director and secretary; and Dale Andringa, Heidi Vermeer-Quist, Anna Kinoti, Lois Vermeer, and Christy Vermeer as directors.
Vermeer Charitable Foundation is led by Mary Andringa, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Andringa
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Vermeer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Dale Andringa
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lois Vermeer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mindi Vanden Bosch
Director & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Vermeer
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Kinoti
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Vermeer-Quist
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chad Quist (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Derek Dehaan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Vermeer (2020–2022) — President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Dale Andringa (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vermeer Charitable Foundation
How much does Vermeer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Vermeer Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 65 grants.
What is Vermeer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Vermeer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,525, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vermeer Charitable Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Vermeer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Vermeer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (23 grants), Knoxville, IA (5 grants), Des Moines, IA (4 grants) and Newton, IA (4 grants).
Does Vermeer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 75 grants with a stated purpose on Vermeer Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants), "Education" (14 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are Vermeer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Vermeer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank of Iowa ($190,700), Central College ($100,000) and Dordt University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vermeer Charitable Foundation?
Vermeer Charitable Foundation reported $31.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vermeer Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own grant-program description says its work is grounded in Biblical principles of stewardship and responsibility, and that it supports civic, church, and educational needs, particularly in central Iowa. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vermeer Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vermeer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Vermeer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1087640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vermeer Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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