Versova Community Foundation
Versova Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Center, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hunger relief, conservation, education, economic development, and poultry research.
Versova Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Versova Community Foundation gave $1.1M across 79 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,140,261
- +186.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 79
- +558.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,434
- -56.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $335,652
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Versova Community Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Saint Andrews Way, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: (712) 722-0132
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Versova Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Generosity Foundation Trust ($250K). Together the top 10 received $881K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 95 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Iowa (50%), Florida (22%), Ohio (10%), Michigan (9%), and Oregon (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
Cities
How Versova Community Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 79 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Generosity Foundation Trust Clearwater, FL | To Mobilize Resources by Making Global Giving Easy | $250,000 |
| International Egg Foundation Cleveland, OH | To develop local knowledge, expertise, and entrepreneurship in protein deficient populations and increase local production, consumption, and awareness of high-quality protein through eggs | $100,000 |
| Partners Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | To mobilize long-term, hands-on global relationships to form a powerful christian network that uses business as a way to create flourishing economic environments in all parts of the world | $100,000 |
| Sioux County Conservation Foundation Hawarden, IA | Community Nature Center | $100,000 |
| Hope Food Pantry Sioux Center, IA | Golf Outing Hunger Relief Recipient | $85,500 |
| Hunger Free Kids of Sioux County Sioux Center, IA | Golf Outing Hunger Relief Recipient | $85,500 |
| ISU Foundation Des Moines, IA | To provide resources for establishing scholarship funds, building leading-edge facilities, and recruiting the best faculty | $65,000 |
| Family Crisis Center Sioux Center, IA | Golf Outing Hunger Relief Recipient | $50,000 |
| Promise Community Health Center Sioux Center, IA | Sponsorship of Fundraising Event | $25,000 |
| Britt Area Food Bank Britt, IA | Golf Outing Hunger Relief Recipient | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335,652 | $1,088,192 | $1,142,019 | $1,140,261 | 79 | $1,140,283 | $23,118 |
| 2024 | $389,479 | $743,394 | $398,107 | $397,984 | 12 | $398,107 | $17,827 |
| 2023 | $44,192 | $301,696 | $257,504 | $257,500 | 4 | $257,504 | $219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Versova Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for varied charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Hope Food Pantry describes its mission as eliminating hunger and providing food and nutrition to people in the community. Sioux County Conservation Foundation says it provides resources for the enhancement, preservation, and enjoyment of nature in Sioux County, and Partners Worldwide describes its work as connecting business and professional people in global partnerships focused on business growth and job creation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 79 grants totaling $1,140,261. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $250,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $250,000 to International Generosity Foundation Trust; $100,000 each to International Egg Foundation, Partners Worldwide, and Sioux County Conservation Foundation; and $85,500 each to Hope Food Pantry and Hunger Free Kids of Sioux County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jim Dean as president, Jan Kramer as secretary, Bruce Dooyema as treasurer, and Ross Dean and Brian Boomsma as directors.
Versova Community Foundation is led by Jim Dean, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Dean
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Boomsma
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Dean
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Kramer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Dooyema
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Dean (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Versova Community Foundation
How much does Versova Community Foundation give each year?
Versova Community Foundation gave $1.1M across 79 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $398K across 12 grants.
What is Versova Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Versova Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $14,434, across 79 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Versova Community Foundation give grants?
Versova Community Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Center, IA (9 grants), Clarion, IA (4 grants), Hawarden, IA (3 grants) and Britt, IA (3 grants).
Does Versova Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Versova Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Golf Outing Hunger Relief Recipient" (4 grants) and "High School FFA Chapter" (3 grants).
Who are Versova Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Versova Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Generosity Foundation Trust ($250,000), International Egg Foundation ($100,000) and Partners Worldwide ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Versova Community Foundation?
Versova Community Foundation reported $336K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Versova Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for varied charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Hope Food Pantry describes its mission as eliminating hunger and providing food and nutrition to people in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Versova Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Versova Community Foundation's EIN?
Versova Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1566263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Versova Community 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Versova Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/versova-community-foundation-morg_35f32eb154194e5aa30f57b7075d6895
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