Private foundation · EIN 39-1910689 · Pella, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Iowa. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $72K total, median $10K. 83% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$72K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IA
83%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.8M

How to apply

Form from the foundation Contact: Julie Mueller, 1008 E 2nd St, Pella, Ia, 5157078543 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of the WayNewton, IABenevolence$25K
725 MinistriesPella, IABenevolence$15K
Many Hands for HaitiPella, IABenevolence$10K
Stories FoundationAnoka, MNBenevolence$10K
The WellPella, IABenevolence$10K
Sandy Heerema TrustPella, IABenevolence$1,740

By state: Iowa 5 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pella, Iowa, administered in care of Bruce Heerema, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Form from the foundation Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $72K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundation give?

Iowa (5 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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