The Vredenburg Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 42-1481578

Foundation Overview

Based in Chariton, IA, The Vredenburg Foundation has awarded 214 grants totaling $3,431,445 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $280,100, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$3,431,445
Total Assets
$6,711,612
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-96% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%

7 of 25 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

100% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Chariton (63%), Des Moines (9%), Johnston (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+145%

Strong 145% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Vredenburg 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
Almost Home Animal Rescue $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Flooring/general Support 2025
Lucas County Arts Council $10,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2025
Lucas County Arts Council $3,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Band Program 2025
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2025
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Gps Equipmentand Maps 2025
City Of Chariton $24,000 Chariton, IA, US Police Departmentequipment 2025
City Of Chariton $10,000 Chariton, IA, US Public Librarysupport 2025
Chariton Area Chambermain Street $3,000 Chariton, IA, US Bandconcerts 2025
Chariton Area Chambermain Street $20,000 Chariton, IA, US Town Squarelights 2025
Chariton Community School District $13,500 Chariton, IA, US Musicalinstruments/furniture 2025
Chariton Community School District $12,500 Chariton, IA, US Cameras Andcabinet 2025
Chariton Vision Ii Theatre $10,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2025
Circle Of Freedom $1,000 Seymour, IA, US Freezer 2025
First United Methodist Church $3,000 Chariton, IA, US Office Desks 2025
Chariton Girls Softball League $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Parking Lotimprovements 2025
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2025
Iowa Legal Aid $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2025
Iowa Public Radio $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2025
Iowa Pbs Foundation $10,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2025
Russell Volunteer Fire Dept $25,000 Russell, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2025
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $10,000 Chariton, IA, US Palmer Buildinghistoricrehabilitation 2025
Lucas County Sheriff $4,500 Chariton, IA, US Body Armor 2025
Parents And Children First Of Lucas County $10,000 Chariton, IA, US Back-to-schoolsupplies 2025
Salvation Army Lucas County $15,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2025
Ymca Greater Des Moines $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US Child Careservices 2025
See Attached $280,100 Chariton, IA, US General Operating 2024
Camp Foster Ymca $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Generalsupport 2023
Lucas County Arts Council $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2023
Lucas County Fair Association $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Blue Ribbonbanquet Hall 2023
City Of Chariton $10,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Centerlocker Rooms 2023
City Of Chariton $10,000 Chariton, IA, US Public Libraryrevitalization 2023
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2023
Chariton Chambermain Street $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Bandconcerts 2023
Chariton Community Schools $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Art/journalismcomputers, Grandpiano Tuning 2023
First United Methodist Church $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Mealprogram 2023
Humane Society Of Lucas County $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Animal Transitvan & Crates 2023
Des Moines Metro Opera $5,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2023
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2023
Hope Learning Center $20,500 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2023
Iowa Legal Aid $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2023
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2023
Iowa Pbs Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2023
City Of Lacona $10,000 Lacona, IA, US Unication Pagers 2023
Lucas County Health Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Medical Clinicequipment 2023
Lucas County Historical Society $25,000 Chariton, IA, US New Siding 2023
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $70,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2023
Lucas Co Salvation Army $10,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2023
City Of Russell $10,000 Russell, IA, US Fire Departmentutv 2023
Parents & Children First Of Lucas County $9,000 Chariton, IA, US Back-to-schoolsupplies 2023
Camp Foster Ymca $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Generalsupport 2022
Lucas County Arts Council $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Chariton Bigband Program 2022
Lucas County Arts Council $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2022
Lucas County Fair Association $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Blue Ribbonbanquet Hall 2022
Chariton Valley Reg Housing Fund $5,000 Centerville, IA, US Lucas Countyproject Support 2022
Circle Of Freedom $10,000 Seymour, IA, US Residential Furnishings 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Public Libraryrevitalization 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2022
Chariton Chambermain Street $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Downtownsquare Project 2022
Chariton Chambermain Street $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Bandconcerts 2022
Chariton Community Schools $22,000 Chariton, IA, US Acoustical Shells, Choirgarment Bags 2022
First United Methodist Church $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Mealprogram 2022
City Of Lucas $25,000 Lucas, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2022
Des Moines Metro Opera $5,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2022
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2022
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Iowa Pbs Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2022
Lucas County Health Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Medical Clinicfurniture/equipment 2022
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $100,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
Lucas Co Salvation Army $7,500 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Boat Ramp 2022
Camp Foster Ymca $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Generalsupport 2022
Lucas County Arts Council $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Chariton Bigband Program 2022
Lucas County Arts Council $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2022
Lucas County Fair Association $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Blue Ribbonbanquet Hall 2022
Chariton Valley Reg Housing Fund $5,000 Centerville, IA, US Lucas Countyproject Support 2022
Circle Of Freedom $10,000 Seymour, IA, US Residential Furnishings 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Public Libraryrevitalization 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2022
Chariton Chambermain Street $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Downtownsquare Project 2022
Chariton Chambermain Street $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Bandconcerts 2022
Chariton Community Schools $22,000 Chariton, IA, US Acoustical Shells, Choirgarment Bags 2022
First United Methodist Church $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Mealprogram 2022
City Of Lucas $25,000 Lucas, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2022
Des Moines Metro Opera $5,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2022
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2022
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Iowa Pbs Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2022
Lucas County Health Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Medical Clinicfurniture/equipment 2022
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $100,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
Lucas Co Salvation Army $7,500 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Boat Ramp 2022
Camp Foster Ymca $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Generalsupport 2022
Lucas County Arts Council $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Chariton Bigband Program 2022
Lucas County Arts Council $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2022
Lucas County Fair Association $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Blue Ribbonbanquet Hall 2022
Chariton Valley Reg Housing Fund $5,000 Centerville, IA, US Lucas Countyproject Support 2022
Circle Of Freedom $10,000 Seymour, IA, US Residential Furnishings 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Public Libraryrevitalization 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2022
Chariton Chambermain Street $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Downtownsquare Project 2022
Chariton Chambermain Street $2,500 Chariton, IA, US Bandconcerts 2022
Chariton Community Schools $22,000 Chariton, IA, US Acoustical Shells, Choirgarment Bags 2022
First United Methodist Church $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Mealprogram 2022
City Of Lucas $25,000 Lucas, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2022
Des Moines Metro Opera $5,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2022
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2022
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Iowa Pbs Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2022
Lucas County Health Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Medical Clinicfurniture/equipment 2022
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $100,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
Lucas Co Salvation Army $7,500 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2022
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Boat Ramp 2022
Camp Foster Ymca $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Generalsupport 2021
Lucas County Arts Council $20,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2021
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Splash Pad 2021
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Public Library Project 2021
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2021
Chariton Chambermain Street $2,000 Chariton, IA, US Bandconcerts 2021
First United Methodist Church $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Community Mealprogram 2021
City Of Lucas $25,000 Lucas, IA, US Fire Departmentequipment 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera $5,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2021
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2021
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2021
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Iowa Pbs Foundation $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2021
Lucas County Health Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Vital Signsmonitor 2021
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $100,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2021
Lucas Co Salvation Army $7,500 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2021
So Cen Ia Comm Action Program $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Hreclcback-to-schoolproject 2021
Camp Foster Ymca $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Generalsupport 2020
Camp Hertko Hollow $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020
City Of Chariton $6,000 Chariton, IA, US Library Storagesystem 2020
City Of Chariton $20,500 Chariton, IA, US Equipmentchariton Volunteerfire Department 2020
Chariton Community School District $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Auditoriumstaging System 2020
Chariton Valley Regional Housing $10,000 Centerville, IA, US Residentialrehabilitation 2020
City Of Decatur $1,000 Decatur, IA, US Tables 2020
City Of Lacona $25,000 Lacona, IA, US Fire Depatmentmonitordefibrillator 2020
Des Moines Metro Opera $5,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2020
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2020
Graceland University $10,000 Lamoni, IA, US Band Instruments 2020
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2020
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020
Iowa Public Television Fdn $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2020
Lucas Co Area Agency On Aging $1,000 Chariton, IA, US Bench Andgeneral Support 2020
Lucas County Health Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Ventilator 2020
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $50,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2020
Lucas Co Salvation Army $7,500 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2020
So Cen Ia Comm Action Program $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Hreclcback-to-schoolproject 2020
American Legion Post 102 $12,000 Chariton, IA, US Park Decorations 2018
Camp Hertko Hollow $8,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2018
Chariton Chamber Dev Charitable Fdn $2,000 Chariton, IA, US Summer Bandconcerts 2018
Chariton Community School District $2,245 Chariton, IA, US Art Departmentequipment 2018
Chariton Community School District $21,000 Chariton, IA, US Auditorium Andmusic Departmentequipment 2018
Chariton Community School District $10,000 Chariton, IA, US High Schoolmarching Bandequipment 2018
City Of Chariton $6,500 Chariton, IA, US Librarycomputer Equipand Software 2018
City Of Chariton $50,000 Chariton, IA, US Trailsproject 2018
Circle Of Life Hospice $5,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2018
City Of Decatur $3,500 Decatur, IA, US Microwave Andchairs 2018
City Of Russell $3,100 Russell, IA, US City Park Bandshelter House 2018
Des Moines Metro Opera $6,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2018
Faith Hope & Charity $5,000 Storm Lake, IA, US General Support 2018
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2018
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2018
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2018
Iowa Public Television Fdn $10,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2018
Lucas Co Area Agency On Aging $5,000 Chartion, IA, US Senior Centerkitchen Equip 2018
Lucas County Arts Council $15,000 Chariton, IA, US Performing Arts Series 2018
Lucas County Arts Council $4,500 Chariton, IA, US Community Jazz Band 2018
Lucas Co Fair Association $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Arena Roof 2018
Lucas County Health Center $15,000 Chariton, IA, US Medicalequipment 2018
Lucas Co Preservation Alliance $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Endangeredbuildingstabilization 2018
So Cen Ia Comm Action Program $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Back To Schoolproject 2018
Camp Hertko Hollow $8,000 Des Moines, IA, US Generalsupport 2017
Chariton Area Chambermain Street $2,000 Chariton, IA, US Summer Bandconcerts 2017
Chariton Community School District $11,000 Chariton, IA, US High Schoolpiano Laboratory 2017
Chariton Community School District $7,500 Chariton, IA, US Johnson Auditoriumimprovements 2017
Chariton Community School District $1,000 Chariton, IA, US Marching Mellophone 2017
Chariton Public Library $7,500 Chariton, IA, US Furniture, Shelvingand Books 2017
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Trailsproject 2017
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Aerialfire Truck 2017
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Personalprotective Equipment 2017
City Of Russell $10,000 Russell, IA, US City Parkshelter House 2017
Des Moines Metro Opera $6,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2017
Des Moines Symphony $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2017
Faith Hope & Charity $5,000 Storm Lake, IA, US General Support 2017
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2017
Hope Learning Center $25,000 Chariton, IA, US General Support 2017
Interchurch Council Of Lucas County $16,500 Chariton, IA, US Food Pantryparking Lot 2017
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2017
Iowa Public Television $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2017
Lucas County Arts Council $15,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2017
Lucas County Arts Council $4,500 Chariton, IA, US Cummnityjazz Band 2017
Lucas County Conservation Board $15,000 Chariton, IA, US Cinder Pathbridge 2017
Lucas County Health Center $13,000 Chariton, IA, US Televisions Andrelated Equipment 2017
Lucas County Sheriff $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Laptops Andaccesories 2017
So Cen Ia Comm Action Program $5,000 Chariton, IA, US Back To Schoolproject 2017
Camp Hertko Hollow $8,000 Des Moines, IA, US Generalsupport 2016
Chariton Area Chambermain Street $2,000 Chariton, IA, US Summer Bandconcerts 2016
Chariton Community School District $10,500 Chariton, IA, US Band Instrumentsand Repairs 2016
Chariton Public Library $7,500 Chariton, IA, US Surveillancecameras 2016
City Of Chariton $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Trailsproject 2016
Des Moines Metro Opera $6,000 Indianola, IA, US General Support 2016
Des Moines Symphony $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2016
Faith Hope & Charity $5,000 Storm Lake, IA, US General Support 2016
Fonda Arts Center $3,000 Fonda, IA, US General Support 2016
Iowa Public Radio $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2016
Iowa Public Television $5,000 Johnston, IA, US General Support 2016
Lucas County Arts Council $15,000 Chariton, IA, US Performingarts Series 2016
Russell Iowa Historical Society $3,500 Russell, IA, US Heat Pump System 2016
So Cen Iowa Community Foundation $3,000 Chariton, IA, US Sportsmen's Clubrussellfence/shelter 2016
So Cen Iowa Community Foundation $25,000 Chariton, IA, US Centerhope Learninggeneral Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 42-1481578
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 678 Chariton, IA 50049-0678

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Vredenburg Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director John Vredenburg
Treasurer/director Linda Vredenburg
Treasurer/director Martha Vredenburg
Secretary/director Emily Broderick
Director Christopher Wibe

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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