Van Curler Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3529339
Foundation Overview
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Van Curler Foundation has awarded 189 grants totaling $1,874,360 to organizations in Florida, North Carolina and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $60,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 38 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
40% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Ft Lauderdale (36%), West Palm Beach (16%), Pompano Beach (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 21% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Van Curler Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2024 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2024 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2024 |
| D James Kennedy Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Evangelism Explosion Iii | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Faith 2 Action Ministries Inc | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Faith Baptist Church Of Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| First Care Family Resources Inc | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $5,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Hope Clinic International | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Koome Ministries | $3,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Liberty Counsel Inc | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Relisious Freedom Legal Services | 2024 |
| Moms For America | $2,500 | Branson, MO, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Palm Beach Freedom Institute Inc | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2024 |
| Teenpact Leadership Schools Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Educational/leadership | 2024 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2024 |
| Worthy Creations Ministry Inc | $5,000 | Fl Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2024 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2024 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2024 |
| D James Kennedy Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Evangelism Explosion Iii | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Faith 2 Action Ministries Inc | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Faith Baptist Church Of Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| First Care Family Resources Inc | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $5,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Hope Clinic International | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Koome Ministries | $3,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Liberty Counsel Inc | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Relisious Freedom Legal Services | 2024 |
| Moms For America | $2,500 | Branson, MO, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Palm Beach Freedom Institute Inc | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2024 |
| Teenpact Leadership Schools Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Educational/leadership | 2024 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2024 |
| Worthy Creations Ministry Inc | $5,000 | Fl Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2023 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2023 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2023 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| First Care Family Resources | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2023 |
| Hope Clinic | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2023 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $35,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2023 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2023 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2023 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2023 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2023 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| First Care Family Resources | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2023 |
| Hope Clinic | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2023 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $35,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2023 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2023 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2022 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2022 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2022 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| First Care Family Resources | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2022 |
| Hope Clinic | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2022 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $35,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Security Research Associates | $10,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2022 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2022 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2022 |
| Worthy Creations | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2022 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2022 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2022 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| First Care Family Resources | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2022 |
| Hope Clinic | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2022 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $35,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Security Research Associates | $10,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2022 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2022 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2022 |
| Worthy Creations | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Broward County Right To Life | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Pro-life Support | 2022 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2022 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $10,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2022 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $10,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Church | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| First Care Family Resources | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2022 |
| Hope Clinic | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2022 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $35,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Security Research Associates | $10,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2022 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2022 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2022 |
| Worthy Creations | $1,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2021 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $6,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2021 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $6,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| First Care Family Resources | $11,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2021 |
| Hope Clinic | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2021 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $35,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Security Research Associates | $20,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2021 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $30,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2021 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2021 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2020 |
| Creation Studies Institute | $6,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2020 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $6,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| First Care Family Resources | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2020 |
| Hope Clinic | $3,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2020 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $60,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Koome Ministries | $5,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Security Research Associates | $20,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2020 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $25,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2020 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2020 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2018 |
| Creation Studies Inst | $5,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2018 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $5,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Faith Baptist Church Avon | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| First Care Family Resources | $11,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2018 |
| Hope Clinic | $2,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2018 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Koome Ministries | $10,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| National Black Pro-life Congress | $6,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2018 |
| Security Research Associates | $20,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2018 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $35,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2018 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2018 |
| Worthy Creations | $8,180 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Center For Christian Statesmanship | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | Plantation, FL, US | Research | 2017 |
| Creation Studies Inst | $5,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2017 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $5,000 | Arden, NC, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Faith Baptist Church | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| First Care Family Resources | $12,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2017 |
| Hope Clinic | $2,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2017 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $60,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Koome Ministries | $10,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| National Black Pro-life Congress | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2017 |
| Security Research Associates | $15,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2017 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $20,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2017 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2017 |
| United West The | $10,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2017 |
| Worthy Creations | $8,180 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Center For Christian Statesmanship | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Clarion Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2016 |
| Creation Studies Inst | $5,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Creation Ministry | 2016 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | $5,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Faith2action | $5,000 | North Royalton, OH, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Faith Baptist Church | $5,000 | Avon, IN, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Family Life Services | $500 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Education | 2016 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| First Care Family Resources | $12,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2016 |
| Hope Clinic | $2,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Medical | 2016 |
| Investigative Project | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research | 2016 |
| D James Kennedy Ministries | $60,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Koome Ministries | $10,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| National Black Pro-life Congress | $4,500 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Pro-life Ministry | 2016 |
| Security Research Associates | $25,000 | Lake Worth, FL, US | Research | 2016 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | $20,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Education & Ministry | 2016 |
| Thomas More Law Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Religious Freedom Legal Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-3529339 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2010 HOGBACK RM/STE 2 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Van Curler Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/sec/tre | Carol A Van Curler |
|---|---|
| Vice Pres/di | Timothy R Moore |
| Director | Angela M Templeton |
Forms 990-PF
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