R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 42-1240931

Foundation Overview

Based in Des Moines, IA, R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc has awarded 254 grants totaling $4,081,427 to organizations in Iowa, Wisconsin and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $15 to $470,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,081,427
Total Assets
$642,028
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

6 of 30 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

65% of grants are awarded in Iowa, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Pella (56%), Des Moines (10%), Urbandale (9%).

Funding Trajectory
-60%

Declining funding trend with 60% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (36%). 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 R & L Vermeer Foundation Inc'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
725 Ministries $5,000 Saddle Brook, NY, US Educational 2024
Blessman International Inc $31,200 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2024
Compassion International $215 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2024
Des Moines Christian School $25,000 Urbandale, IA, US Educational 2024
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $75,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2024
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $13,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2024
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2024
Pella Christian Grade School $1,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2024
Pella Christian High School $1,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2024
Resonate Global Mission $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2024
The Navigators $18,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2024
Wesley Life $5,000 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2024
Saints Bb Team (Catholic Church Team) $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2024
Special Olympics $100 Grimes, IA, US Charitable 2024
American Heart Association $55 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
725 Ministries $5,000 Saddle Brook, NY, US Educational 2024
Blessman International Inc $31,200 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2024
Compassion International $215 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2024
Des Moines Christian School $25,000 Urbandale, IA, US Educational 2024
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $75,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2024
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $13,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2024
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2024
Pella Christian Grade School $1,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2024
Pella Christian High School $1,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2024
Resonate Global Mission $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2024
The Navigators $18,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2024
Wesley Life $5,000 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2024
Saints Bb Team (Catholic Church Team) $1,000 West Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2024
Special Olympics $100 Grimes, IA, US Charitable 2024
American Heart Association $55 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
Blessman International Inc $6,500 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2023
Calvin Theological Seminary $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2023
Calvin University $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2023
Cary Christian Center $10,000 Cary, MS, US Charitable 2023
Des Moines Christian School $1,000 Urbandale, IA, US Educational 2023
Dordt University $25,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Educational 2023
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $470,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2023
Freedom House $2,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $25,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2023
Jdrf $4,600 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Joshua Christian Academy $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Educationaleducational 2023
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $20,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2023
Lakeview Camp $3,000 Tracy, IA, US Religious 2023
Many Hands For Haiti $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Mobility Worldwide $10,000 Columbia, MO, US Charitable 2023
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2023
Northwestern College $1,500 Orange City, IA, US Educational 2023
Partner Worldwide $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2023
Pella Christian Grade School $5,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2023
Pella Christian High School $6,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2023
Pella Community Foundation $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Pella Historical Society $2,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Pella Opera House $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Resonate Global Mission $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2023
The Banner $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Religious 2023
The Navigators $15 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
The Well Resource Center $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Religious 2023
Wesley Life $10,000 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2023
Wildwood Hills Ranch $1,000 St Charles, IA, US Educational 2023
725 Ministries $10,000 Saddle Brook, NY, US Educational 2023
Forward In Faith $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Educational 2023
Compassion International $2,152 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
Blueprint For Life $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Charitable 2023
Pella Food Shelf $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Crossroads Of Pella $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Christian Opportunity Center $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Wycliffe Bible Translators $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Educational 2023
Blessman International Inc $6,500 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2023
Calvin Theological Seminary $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2023
Calvin University $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2023
Cary Christian Center $10,000 Cary, MS, US Charitable 2023
Des Moines Christian School $1,000 Urbandale, IA, US Educational 2023
Dordt University $25,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Educational 2023
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $470,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2023
Freedom House $2,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $25,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2023
Jdrf $4,600 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Joshua Christian Academy $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Educationaleducational 2023
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $20,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2023
Lakeview Camp $3,000 Tracy, IA, US Religious 2023
Many Hands For Haiti $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Mobility Worldwide $10,000 Columbia, MO, US Charitable 2023
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2023
Northwestern College $1,500 Orange City, IA, US Educational 2023
Partner Worldwide $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2023
Pella Christian Grade School $5,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2023
Pella Christian High School $6,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2023
Pella Community Foundation $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Pella Historical Society $2,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Pella Opera House $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Resonate Global Mission $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2023
The Banner $500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Religious 2023
The Navigators $15 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
The Well Resource Center $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Religious 2023
Wesley Life $10,000 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2023
Wildwood Hills Ranch $1,000 St Charles, IA, US Educational 2023
725 Ministries $10,000 Saddle Brook, NY, US Educational 2023
Forward In Faith $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Educational 2023
Compassion International $2,152 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
Blueprint For Life $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Charitable 2023
Pella Food Shelf $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Crossroads Of Pella $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Christian Opportunity Center $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2023
Wycliffe Bible Translators $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Educational 2023
Blessman International Inc $1,200 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2022
Des Moines Performing Arts $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2022
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $170,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $10,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2022
Iowa State Fair Ribbon Foundation $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2022
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $20,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Pella Christian Grade School $11,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2022
Pella Christian High School $10,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2022
Pella Historical Society $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2022
Resonate Global Mission $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2022
The Navigators $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2022
Calvery Christian Reformed Church $1,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Calvinist Cadet Corp $1,000 Kentwood, MI, US Charitable 2022
Third Reformed Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religous 2022
Jdrf $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Blessman International Inc $1,200 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2022
Des Moines Performing Arts $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2022
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $170,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $10,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2022
Iowa State Fair Ribbon Foundation $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2022
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $20,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Pella Christian Grade School $11,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2022
Pella Christian High School $10,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2022
Pella Historical Society $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2022
Resonate Global Mission $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2022
The Navigators $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2022
Calvery Christian Reformed Church $1,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Calvinist Cadet Corp $1,000 Kentwood, MI, US Charitable 2022
Third Reformed Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religous 2022
Jdrf $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Blessman International Inc $1,200 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2022
Des Moines Performing Arts $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2022
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $170,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $10,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2022
Iowa State Fair Ribbon Foundation $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2022
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $20,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
New Life Prison Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Pella Christian Grade School $11,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2022
Pella Christian High School $10,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2022
Pella Historical Society $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2022
Resonate Global Mission $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2022
The Navigators $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2022
Calvery Christian Reformed Church $1,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2022
Calvinist Cadet Corp $1,000 Kentwood, MI, US Charitable 2022
Third Reformed Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Religous 2022
Jdrf $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Blessman International Inc $11,200 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2021
Central College Red $650 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2021
Ceo Forum Inc $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Educational 2021
Des Moines Performing Arts $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2021
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $37,000 Pella, IA, US Religiousreligious 2021
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $30,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2021
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $11,775 West Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2021
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $10,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2021
Mobility Worldwide $6,000 Columbia, MO, US Charitable 2021
New Life Prison Church $10,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2021
Northwestern College $25,000 Orange City, IA, US Educational 2021
Partner Worldwide $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2021
Pella Christian Grade School $1,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2021
Pella Christian High School $5,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2021
Pella Community Foundation $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2021
Pella Historical Society $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2021
Pella Opera House $10,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2021
The Banner $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Religious 2021
The Navigators $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2021
Wesley Life $211,895 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2021
Resonate Global Mission $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2021
Iowa State Fair Ribbon Foundation $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2021
Campus Outreach $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2021
Emmanuel Reformed Church $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2021
Achf (alternating Hemiplegia Of Childhood Foundation) $1,000 Southfield, MI, US Charitable 2021
Aws Foundation $5,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Charitable 2021
Blessman International Inc $7,400 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2020
Calvin Theological Seminary $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2020
Central College Red $100 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2020
Ceo Forum Inc $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Educational 2020
Des Moines Performing Arts $4,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2020
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $40,000 Pella, IA, US Religiousreligious 2020
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $45,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2020
Joshua Christian Academy $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Educationaleducational 2020
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $10,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2020
Many Hands For Haiti $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
New Life Prison Church $15,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2020
Pella Christian Grade School $5,000 Pella, IA, US Educationaleducational 2020
Pella Christian High School $12,900 Pella, IA, US Educational 2020
Pella Historical Society $5,150 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
Pella Opera House $3,500 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
The Banner $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Religious 2020
The Navigators $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2020
Trinity Christian College $10,000 Decatur, IA, US Educational 2020
Partner Worldwide $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2020
Wonder Spelen - Pella Kiwanis $10,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2020
Hillside Church $500 Clarinda, IA, US Religious 2020
Pella Garden Club $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
Freedom House $1,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
Northwestern College $50,000 Orange City, IA, US Educational 2020
Wildwood Hills Ranch $20,000 St Charles, IA, US Educational 2020
Mobility Worldwide $6,000 Columbia, MO, US Charitable 2020
Friends Of Iowa Public Broadcasting $350 Johnston, IA, US Educational 2020
Cary Christian Center $1,000 Cary, MS, US Charitable 2020
Agape Farm - Home For Foster Kids $1,000 Lacona, IA, US Charitable 2020
Friends Of Coal Ridge Church $500 Knoxville, IA, US Religious 2020
Dordt University $10,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Educational 2020
Ascending Leaders $1,000 Sugar Land, TX, US Religious 2020
Lakeview Camp $5,000 Tracy, IA, US Religious 2020
Wesley Life $50,000 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2020
Calvin University $5,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2020
Pella Community Foundation $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2020
Agape Family Church $5,000 Clear Lake, IA, US Religious 2017
Ascending Leaders $5,000 Sugarland, TX, US Charitable 2017
Blessman International Inc $7,700 Urbandale, IA, US Religious 2017
Calvin College $6,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2017
Calvin Theological Seminary $35,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Educational 2017
Central College $5,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2017
Ceo Forum Inc $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Educational 2017
Christian Reformed World Missions Of The United States Of America $1,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2017
Citywave Church $20,000 Lombard, IL, US Religious 2017
Crossroads Of Pella $5,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2017
Des Moines Christian School $5,000 Urbandale, IA, US Educational 2017
Des Moines Performing Arts $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2017
Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main $43,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2017
Friends Of Iowa Public Television Foundation $1,000 Johnson, IA, US Charitable 2017
Gigis Playhouse Inc $1,000 Windsor Heights, IA, US Charitable 2017
Hearts For Hospice $1,000 American Fork, UT, US Charitable 2017
Iclub University Of Iowa Foundation $3,500 Iowa City, IA, US Charitable 2017
Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa $31,000 Madison, WI, US Religious 2017
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $22,383 West Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2017
Kcwn Crown Broadcasting $2,200 Pella, IA, US Religious 2017
Lake View Camp $100,000 Tracy, IA, US Religious 2017
Many Hands For Haiti $150 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2017
Mobility World Wide $10,000 Columbia, MO, US Charitable 2017
New Life Prison Church $10,000 Pella, IA, US Religious 2017
One Body One Hope $15,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Religious 2017
Oral Roberts University Mission Outreach $1,000 Tulsa, OK, US Religious 2017
Partners Worldwide $10,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Charitable 2017
Pella Christian Grade School $12,000 Pella, IA, US Educational 2017
Pella Community Foundation $5,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2017
Pella Historical Society $50,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2017
Pella Opera House Commission $13,000 Pella, IA, US Charitable 2017
Samaritan's Purse $5,000 Boone, NC, US Charitable 2017
Second Reformed Church $500 Pella, IA, US Religious 2017
The Banner $200 Grand Rapids, MI, US Religious 2017
The Navigators $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2017
The Way Church $5,000 Newton, IA, US Religious 2017
The Well Covenant-des Moines Ia $15,000 Des Moines, IA, US Religious 2017
Trinity Christian College $10,000 Decatur, IA, US Educational 2017
Trinity Reformed Church Of Pella Iowa $100 Pella, IA, US Religious 2017
Wesley Life $1,000 Johnston, IA, US Charitable 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 42-1240931
Website N/A
Address 666 GRAND AVE STE 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309-2510

Key People (1)

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President/treasurer Lois J Vermeer

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.