Von Tobel Foundation Inc
Von Tobel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Valparaiso, Indiana. It contributes to religious and community organizations; its 2025 filing describes its awards as predominantly supporting local evangelical Christian groups.
Von Tobel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Von Tobel Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $113K), mostly in Florida. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,703,820
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $112,659
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,066,560
- +45.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Von Tobel Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Paul Von Tobel III as the contact, says there are no designated forms or procedures, and states that awards are predominantly for local evangelical Christian groups.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Von Tobel Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 1819, Valparaiso, IN 46384
Phone: (219) 476-1500
Website: https://vontobels.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Von Tobel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paz International ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 131 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients accounted for 67% of grant dollars, followed by New Mexico and Illinois at 7% each, and Texas and Kentucky at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Von Tobel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $469K (2019) to $3.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paz International Apopka, FL | Public Support | $1,806,600 |
| Bible Mission Global Albuquerque, NM | Public Support | $200,000 |
| Center for Church Renewal Plano, TX | Public Support | $140,000 |
| World Harvest Outreach Mission Inc Barbourville, KY | Public Support | $127,500 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Public Support | $100,000 |
| One Collective Elgin, IL | Public Support | $61,000 |
| Colink Kenmore, WA | Public Support | $33,620 |
| Efca Minneapolis, MN | Public Support | $29,200 |
| Inspiration Ministries Lake Geneva, WI | Public Support | $29,000 |
| Calvary Church Valparaiso, IN | Public Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,066,560 | $9,283,960 | $2,847,573 | $2,703,820 | 24 | $2,703,820 | $4,284,502 | $265,558 |
| 2024 | $6,229,807 | $7,337,935 | $3,501,858 | $3,441,456 | 23 | $3,441,456 | $3,529,010 | $234,622 |
| 2023 | $5,226,371 | $3,384,300 | $3,558,819 | $3,490,229 | 27 | $3,490,229 | $1,288,493 | $285,850 |
| 2022 | $5,742,689 | $3,240,330 | $1,604,496 | $1,512,420 | 27 | $1,512,420 | $650,204 | $260,251 |
| 2021 | $5,671,804 | $2,416,709 | $2,988,285 | $2,890,510 | 30 | $2,889,510 | $2,267,459 | $302,424 |
| 2020 | $7,446,035 | $2,917,801 | $1,737,756 | $1,693,928 | 38 | — | $2,047,866 | $288,225 |
| 2019 | $7,429,854 | $3,375,784 | $521,969 | $468,718 | 33 | — | $185,361 | $223,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Von Tobel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $266K 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
The foundation’s filing says it contributes to numerous religious and community organizations. Examples of grantee work include Bible Mission Global’s efforts to help local churches train young people for ministry, as described by the grantee, and Center for Church Renewal’s work to spread biblical renewal through media, as described by that organization. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address food, freedom and forgiveness (One Collective), assistance programs in developing countries (CoLink), and support for people with disabilities through theater classes (Special Gifts Theatre).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $2,703,820. Grant sizes ranged from $900 to $1,806,600, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $1,806,600 to Paz International, $200,000 to Bible Mission Global, $140,000 to Center for Church Renewal, $127,500 to World Harvest Outreach Mission Inc, and $100,000 to Moody Bible Institute. Each was recorded as “public support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul J Von Tobel III as president, Candace J Von Tobel as secretary/treasurer, and Paul J Von Tobel IV as administrator.
Von Tobel Foundation Inc is led by Paul J. Von Tobel III, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul J. Von Tobel III
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul J. Von Tobel IV
Administrator
On filings since 2021
$28K (2021) → $40K (2025)
Candace J. Von Tobel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Paul J Von Tobel IV (Administrato).
Frequently asked questions about Von Tobel Foundation Inc
How much does Von Tobel Foundation Inc give each year?
Von Tobel Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 23 grants.
What is Von Tobel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Von Tobel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $112,659, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Von Tobel Foundation Inc that year got $55K on average.
Where does Von Tobel Foundation Inc give grants?
Von Tobel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (7%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Valparaiso, IN (3 grants).
Does Von Tobel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Von Tobel Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (24 grants).
Who are Von Tobel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Von Tobel Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Paz International ($1,806,600), Bible Mission Global ($200,000) and Center for Church Renewal ($140,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Von Tobel Foundation Inc?
Von Tobel Foundation Inc reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Von Tobel Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing says it contributes to numerous religious and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Von Tobel Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Von Tobel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Von Tobel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0981036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Von Tobel Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/von-tobel-foundation-inc-morg_bcf6dd33d9254c69ab0b4fd33b1bd29c
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