Versacare Inc
Versacare Inc. is a private foundation based in Loma Linda, California. It describes itself as an independent, self-funded lay organization that has provided grants to Seventh-day Adventist ministries and a select few other humanitarian efforts since 1990.
Versacare Inc at a glance
In short: Versacare Inc gave $2.8M across 174 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. 66% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,840,850
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 174
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,327
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $67,492,992
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (113 of 171, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (21% 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 Versacare Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted electronically through the foundation’s website. The 2024 filing lists Kelly Daugherty, Program Director, as the contact for application information and says to call or write for an application form. The website requires applicants to review program guidelines; K–12 applicants provide organizational history and purpose, tax-exempt status, current board members, and the prior year’s financial statement. It also lists additional requirements for STEM and STEAM requests. Applicants whose requests are funded must agree to account for use of the funds and be audited if requested.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that applications and accompanying materials are due December 31, with grants announced by March 31. The website lists year-round application windows for Catalyst and K–12 grants.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that applications and accompanying materials are due December 31, with grants announced by…
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Daugherty Program Director
Mailing address: 25745 Barton Road Suite 515, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: (951) 343-5800
Website: https://versacare.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Versacare Inc
Who Versacare Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adventist Health International Global Medical ($150K). Together the top 10 received $730K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
740 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 713 grants of 740 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Versacare’s FAQ says organizations based outside the United States may be eligible and lists North America, Central America, Caribbean Island nations, Colombia, and Venezuela as funding regions. The website limits K–12 funding to the North American and Inter-American Divisions of Seventh-day Adventists. In 2024, the largest state shares of grant dollars went to California (21%), Florida (13%), Washington (10%), Maryland (7%), and Tennessee (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 174 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Versacare Inc open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 113 of 171 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.3M (2021) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 174 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health International Global Medical Loma Linda, CA | HEALTH | $150,000 |
| Florida Conference Office of Education Altamonte Springs, FL | Education | $150,000 |
| International Children's Care Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Water for Life International Spokane, WA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | Education | $60,000 |
| Berean Transformation Center of Seventh-Day Adventists South Bend, IN | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Greater New York Conference of SDA Manhasset, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Holbrook Indian School Holbrook, AZ | Education | $40,000 |
| Inter American Division of SDA Nutrition for Life Miami, FL | Education | $40,000 |
| Orchard Park SDA Church Chattanooga, TN | Charitable | $40,000 |
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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 | $67,492,992 | $4,651,582 | $3,554,265 | $2,840,850 | 174 | $3,128,710 | $4,037,945 | $3,133,385 |
| 2023 | $63,581,302 | $2,477,141 | $3,347,632 | $2,686,854 | 141 | $2,872,566 | $2,070,507 | $2,964,450 |
| 2022 | $60,632,834 | $5,552,592 | $3,076,306 | $2,302,330 | 80 | $2,570,821 | $5,246,679 | $3,006,519 |
| 2021 | $51,657,917 | $6,827,919 | $2,800,807 | $2,265,747 | 118 | — | $6,481,468 | $2,993,279 |
| 2020 | $20,798,315 | $2,278,796 | $3,188,668 | $2,450,720 | 227 | — | $1,922,195 | $2,179,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Versacare Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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
Versacare says its board is committed to furthering the Kingdom of God and restoring the “image of God” in those in need. Its 2024 filing says funding will be considered for innovative ministry ideas, especially in Christian education, youth ministry, and healthcare.
The foundation primarily provides grants to Seventh-day Adventist organizations and supporting ministries. Its programs include grants for Adventist-affiliated ministries and charities, qualifying church- or conference-sponsored K–12 schools, and qualified North American 501(c)(3) organizations applying to the Journalism for Adventist Solutions program.
Examples illustrate the varied work of grantees. International Children’s Care says it supports the care of orphaned and vulnerable children; Water for Life International says its primary mission is drilling wells in Guatemalan villages; and Friendships for Hope says it helps immigrants and refugees assimilate into the community. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Versacare reported 174 grants totaling $2,840,850. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $150,000 to Adventist Health International Global Medical for health and $150,000 to Florida Conference Office of Education for education. Other notable awards included $100,000 to International Children’s Care, $70,000 to Water for Life International, and $60,000 to Andrews University.
Versafund grant options listed by Versacare include Journalism for Adventist Solutions ($2,500–$10,000), K–12 (up to $10,000, depending on school size), Catalyst ($2,500–$10,000), Venture ($10,001–$40,000), and Impact (over $40,000, by invitation). The website says Catalyst and K–12 applications are accepted year-round; Catalyst funds are awarded quarterly, while K–12 decisions are sent in July and January. For K–12 grants, eligible schools must be sponsored by an Adventist conference or congregation, and funding is limited to the North American and Inter-American Divisions of Seventh-day Adventists. The website also says schools may receive funding once every three years and lists exclusions including capital improvements, salaries, scholarships, and debt reduction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tom Macomber as president, Danette Zurek as CFO, Charles C. Sandefur as chairman, Ellen H. Brodersen CPA as treasurer, and Richard W. S. Pershing as secretary. It also lists Myrna Costa, Brad Forbes, Darriel Hoy, Marissa Leslie, and Lisa Bissel Paulson as directors.
Versacare Inc is led by Tom Macomber, President on every filing since 2020; all 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Macomber
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Charles C. Sandefur
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Brad Forbes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Darriel Hoy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Lisa Bissel Paulson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Marissa Leslie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Myrna Costa
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Kari Stauffer
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Ellen H. Brodersen CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Danette Zurek
CFO
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Richard Ws Pershing
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debra Brill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Wspershing (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to Tom Macomber (President). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Versacare Inc
How much does Versacare Inc give each year?
Versacare Inc gave $2.8M across 174 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 141 grants.
What is Versacare Inc's typical grant size?
Versacare Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,327, across 174 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Versacare Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Versacare Inc give grants?
Versacare Inc's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Washington (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (8 grants), Loma Linda, CA (3 grants), Riverside, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Versacare Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 174 grants with a stated purpose on Versacare Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (98 grants), "Charitable" (51 grants) and "Religious" (14 grants).
Who are Versacare Inc's largest grantees?
Versacare Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Adventist Health International Global Medical ($150,000), Florida Conference Office of Education ($150,000) and International Children's Care ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Versacare Inc?
Versacare Inc reported $67.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Versacare Inc fund?
Versacare says its board is committed to furthering the Kingdom of God and restoring the “image of God” in those in need. Its 2024 filing says funding will be considered for innovative ministry ideas, especially in Christian education, youth ministry, and healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Versacare Inc?
Applications are submitted electronically through the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Versacare Inc's EIN?
Versacare Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0052434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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