How to apply
Such requests made by organizations should be in writing and must include information regarding the background and tax-exempt status of the organization, a description of the purpose of the request, and a financial statement of the requesting organization. Organizations applying for a substantial grant should plan to make a presentation to the directors of the foundation. Organizations should first contact the foundation to obtain the standard grant application form. The formal application procedure may be waived in the discretion of the foundation directors in the case of the applications fo… Contact: Tricia Vermeer Vermeer Charitable F, 1210 Vermeer Rd E, Pella, Ia, 6416283141 Deadlines: Applications for grants may be submitted at any time. Applicants are promptly notified that their ap Restrictions: In awarding grants, the foundation gives preference to charitable organizations located in communities from which vermeer corporation team members commute or that demonstrate the proposed grant would further the foundation's ideals. Most grants are for charitable purposes but, to the extent that funds are available, grants may be made for other purposes, and to organizations in other parts of the state of iowa. Few grants will be made to organizations in other states, and such applications are not preferred. There are no specific limitations on the size of the grants that will be awarded othe…
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
Top 60 of 122 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pella Rec CenterPella, IA | Charitable | $2.0M |
| Friends of the Pella Community Center IncPella, IA | Charitable | $500K |
| Pella Christian High SchoolPella, IA | Education | $240K |
| Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IA | Charitable | $229K |
| Des Moines Christian SchoolUrbandale, IA | Education | $202K |
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | Education | $200K |
| The Well Resource CenterPella, IA | Charitable | $150K |
| Central CollegePella, IA | Education | $108K |
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | Education | $106K |
| Greenville Tech Foundation IncGreenville, SC | Educational | $102K |
| Commuinity Betterment Organization PellaPella, IA | Charitable | $100K |
| Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL | Education | $100K |
| Wesley Life FoundationJohnston, IA | Charitable | $100K |
| Great Outdoors FoundationWest Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $90K |
| City of PellaPella, IA | Charitable | $84K |
| Society of St Vincent de PaulSt Louis, MO | Charitable | $75K |
| Pella Opera HousePella, IA | Charitable | $65K |
| Discover Hope 517Newton, IA | Charitable | $50K |
| Living History FarmsUrbandale, IA | Charitable | $50K |
| Pella Historical MuseumsPella, IA | Charitable | $50K |
| Change CourseDavis, OK | Charitable | $35K |
| Pella Food ShelfPella, IA | Charitable | $31K |
| Nature ConservancyPella, IA | Charitable | $30K |
| Habitat for HumanityKnoxville, IA | Charitable | $25K |
| Wildwood Hills RanchSt Charles, IA | Charitable | $25K |
| YMCA of Newton IaNewton, IA | Charitable | $25K |
| Meals From the HeartlandWest Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $22K |
| Many Hands for HaitiPella, IA | Charitable | $18K |
| Friends of Mahaska County ConservationOskaloosa, IA | Charitable | $15K |
| United Ministries IncErlanger, KY | Charitable | $14K |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | Education | $14K |
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | Education | $14K |
| Crossroads of PellaPella, IA | Charitable | $13K |
| Indian Hills Community College FoundationOttumwa, IA | Education | $12K |
| Freedom for Youth MinistriesDes Moines, IA | Charitable | $11K |
| Oskaloosa Christian SchoolOskaloosa, IA | Education | $11K |
| Pleasantville Youth InitiativeSwan, IA | Education | $10K |
| Children and Family Urban MinistriesDes Moines, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Crisis Intervention ServicesAdel, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Fellowship of Christian AthletesPella, IA | Religion | $10K |
| Goodwill Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art FoundationDes Moines, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Iowa Community Care FoundationDes Moines, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Knoxville Heritage FoundationKnoxville, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Marion County Humane SocietyKnoxville, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Pella Community Band BoostersPella, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Shelter Housing Corporation - the Bridge HomeAmes, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | Education | $7,000 |
| Leesburg Food BankLeesburg, FL | Charitable | $5,650 |
| Camp Fire Heart of IowaDes Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Central IowaKnoxville, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding South DakotaSioux Falls, SD | Food insecurity | $4,500 |
| Big Brothersbig SistersOskaloosa, IA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Faith Christian Reformed ChurchPella, IA | Religious | $4,000 |
| Families FIRST of PellaPella, IA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | Education | $4,000 |
| Oskaloosa Community SchoolOskaloosa, IA | Education | $3,000 |
| Atlantic Food PantryAtlantic, IA | Food insecurity | $2,650 |
By state: Iowa 97 · Illinois 5 · South Carolina 1 · Missouri 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Kentucky 1
About this foundation
Vermeer Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pella, Iowa, tax-exempt since 1977. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Vermeer Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Vermeer Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $5.2M across 122 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Vermeer Charitable Foundation Inc give?
Iowa (97 grants), Illinois (5 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Pella that accept applications
All in Iowa| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Rolscreen Foundationsince 1969 | Pella, IA | $1.9M434 grants · 2024 | $1,014 | Yes | $22M |
| Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundationsince 1970 | Pella, IA | $637K59 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $12M |
| Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Pella, IA | $72K6 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $3.8M |
| Mark & Kay De Cook Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Pella, IA | $62K29 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.2M |