The Van Buren Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-6062589
Foundation Overview
Based in Keosauqua, IA, The Van Buren Foundation Inc has awarded 244 grants totaling $1,320,985 to organizations in Iowa, Oklahoma and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,320,985
Total Assets
$10,148,375
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
33
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+99%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 36%
12 of 33 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
98% 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 Keosauqua (55%), Douds (8%), Bonaparte (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+66%
Strong 66% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (78%). 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 The Van Buren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $5,500 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Christ United Methodist Church | $7,200 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Sidewalk Replacement Equipment Repairs | 2024 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $5,250 | Ottumwa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Central Christian College | $1,500 | West Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Indian Hills Community College Fdtn | $10,000 | Ottumwa, IA, US | Criminal Justice Training Center | 2024 |
| University Of Iowa | $6,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Pathfinders | $5,000 | Fairfield, IA, US | Historic Hills Scenic Byway | 2024 |
| Bonaparte Comm Improvement Assn | $12,493 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Facility Equipment And Building Upgrades | 2024 |
| Keosauqua Public Library | $273 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Keosauqua Senior Center | $273 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Keosauqua Fire Dept | $273 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support | 2024 |
| Congregational Church Of Christ | $4,370 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Purdom Cemetery | $2,185 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fellows Cemetery | $2,185 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Douds Community Club | $3,000 | Douds, IA, US | Community Center Renovations | 2024 |
| Milton Lions Club | $6,000 | Milton, IA, US | Depost Exterior Repairspainting | 2024 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $40,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Community Pool Improvements | 2024 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $39,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Annual Funding Depot Brochures | 2024 |
| Vbc Extension | $4,800 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Judges Ribbons & Awards | 2024 |
| Friends Of Lacey | $27,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Park Trail | 2024 |
| Farmington Emergency Responders | $15,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Brush Truck | 2024 |
| Van Buren County Public Health | $2,549 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support | 2024 |
| City Of Farmington - Ems | $14,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Generator Iv Pumps Cpr Manikins | 2024 |
| Van Buren Historical Society | $35,373 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 1st Floor Twombly Builidng Project | 2024 |
| Engage Keosauqua | $5,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Concert Series | 2024 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $3,849 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support Fitness Center Equip Eq Rental | 2024 |
| Villages Folk School | $5,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 2023 Programming | 2024 |
| Bonaparte Ems | $25,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | New Emsresponders Truck | 2024 |
| Cetnral College Of Pella | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Milton American Legion Post 483 | $4,500 | Milton, IA, US | New Hvac | 2024 |
| Van Buren County Community School | $34,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Riverview Club Rental Sound System Band Equip | 2024 |
| Vbc Trails Association | $38,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Boat Launch Dm River Water Trail | 2024 |
| Zion Lutheran Cemetery Association | $3,200 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Flags And Poles | 2024 |
| Iowa State University | $9,500 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $500 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $4,000 | Ottumwa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Graceland University | $2,000 | Oskaloosa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Central Christian College | $1,250 | West Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa | $5,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Douds Historic Preservation Assn | $2,900 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Valley School Roof | 2023 |
| Douds Historical Preservation Assn | $2,800 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Tree Tiling And Storm Damage Project | 2023 |
| Douds Historical Preservation Assn | $5,800 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Douds Depot Museum Roof | 2023 |
| Keosauqua Public Library | $238 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Keosauqua Senior Center | $238 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Keosauqua Fire Dept | $238 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Congregational Church Of Christ | $3,816 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Purdom Cemetery | $1,908 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fellows Cemetery | $1,908 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vbc Child Abuse Prevention Council | $5,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Kids Fair | 2023 |
| Vbc Agricultural Association Inc | $18,000 | Douds, IA, US | Bleacher Enhancements | 2023 |
| Van Buren Co Historic Preservation | $1,300 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Barn Brochure | 2023 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $35,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Annual Funding | 2023 |
| Vbc Extension | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Judges Ribbons & Awards | 2023 |
| Douds Historic Preservation | $1,200 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Repairs To Oak Grove Country School | 2023 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $4,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Ema Trailer Addition | 2023 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $3,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Technology Update | 2023 |
| Van Buren County Public Health | $2,226 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| City Of Farmington | $15,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Campground Expansion At Indian Lake | 2023 |
| Van Buren Historical Society | $20,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 1st Floor Twombly Builidng Project | 2023 |
| Farmington Fire Department | $3,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Imaging Camerca Traffic Batons | 2023 |
| Douds Historic Preservation Assn | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Depot Roof Additional Funding | 2023 |
| Van Buren County Conservation Board | $3,700 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Repairs To Bentonsport Bank Building | 2023 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $2,226 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Vbc Historical Society | $238 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Ongoing Support | 2023 |
| Bonaparte First Responders | $2,100 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Emt Training Parking Area Concrete | 2023 |
| American Legion | $50,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Riverbank Stabilization | 2023 |
| Iowa State University | $5,500 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| William Penn University | $3,000 | Oskaloosa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Southeastern Community College | $1,000 | West Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $2,500 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Iowa Wesleyan | $1,600 | Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $7,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma Am | $1,500 | Miami, OK, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Birmingham Lions Club | $2,500 | Birmingham, IA, US | Furnace Replacement | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $2,003 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Historical Society | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Public Library | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Senior Center | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Public Health | $2,003 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Congregational Church Of Christ | $3,433 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Purdom Cemetery | $1,717 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fellows Cemetery | $1,717 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Fire Dept | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vbc Agricultural Association Inc | $10,000 | Douds, IA, US | Fair View Barn Project | 2022 |
| Van Buren Co Community School | $3,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Riverview Club Rental | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Volunteer Fire Dept | $10,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | New Air Packs | 2022 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $34,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Milton Towers Inc | $1,100 | Milton, IA, US | New Windows | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $918 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Fitness Center Maintenance | 2022 |
| Coe College | $500 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Western Welding Academy | $500 | Gillette, WY, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Vbc Extension | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Judges Ribbons & Awards | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 483 | $5,000 | Milton, IA, US | Veteran Monuments | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $4,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Gear & Lights | 2022 |
| Douds Historic Preservation | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Repairs To Oak Grove Church | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $12,500 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Communcation Trailer & Equipment | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Trails Assn Inc | $6,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Rivergront And Watertrail Project | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Cemetery | $1,700 | Douds, IA, US | Roadway Project Only Used Partial Funding | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $972 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Breast Pump Rental | 2022 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $2,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Exercise Equipment | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Community Improvement | $10,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Equipment For Gym | 2022 |
| Villages Folk School | $5,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Advertising | 2022 |
| Stockport Heritage Society | $5,000 | Stockport, IA, US | Peavine Line Depot Museum | 2022 |
| Engage Keosauqua | $8,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Pocket Park | 2022 |
| City Of Farmington | $15,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Campground Expansion At Indian Lake | 2022 |
| Van Buren Historical Society | $1,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Brochures | 2022 |
| Douds Community Club | $8,500 | Douds, IA, US | Sidewalk At Leando Park | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Extension | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 4h Enrollment Fees | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Conservation Board | $6,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Walking Bridge Inspection | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $1,100 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 1st Year Breast Pump Rental And Supplies | 2022 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $10,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Community Pool | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Ems | $3,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Emergency Vehicle Repairs | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $5,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,500 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| William Penn University | $3,000 | Oskaloosa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Southeastern Community College | $1,000 | West Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $2,500 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Iowa Wesleyan | $1,600 | Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $7,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma Am | $1,500 | Miami, OK, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Birmingham Lions Club | $2,500 | Birmingham, IA, US | Furnace Replacement | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $2,003 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Historical Society | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Public Library | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Senior Center | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Public Health | $2,003 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Congregational Church Of Christ | $3,433 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Purdom Cemetery | $1,717 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fellows Cemetery | $1,717 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Fire Dept | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vbc Agricultural Association Inc | $10,000 | Douds, IA, US | Fair View Barn Project | 2022 |
| Van Buren Co Community School | $3,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Riverview Club Rental | 2022 |
| Keosauqua Volunteer Fire Dept | $10,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | New Air Packs | 2022 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $34,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Milton Towers Inc | $1,100 | Milton, IA, US | New Windows | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $918 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Fitness Center Maintenance | 2022 |
| Coe College | $500 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Western Welding Academy | $500 | Gillette, WY, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Vbc Extension | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Judges Ribbons & Awards | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 483 | $5,000 | Milton, IA, US | Veteran Monuments | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $4,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Gear & Lights | 2022 |
| Douds Historic Preservation | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Repairs To Oak Grove Church | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $12,500 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Communcation Trailer & Equipment | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Trails Assn Inc | $6,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Rivergront And Watertrail Project | 2022 |
| Zion Lutheran Cemetery | $1,700 | Douds, IA, US | Roadway Project Only Used Partial Funding | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $972 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Breast Pump Rental | 2022 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $2,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Exercise Equipment | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Community Improvement | $10,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Equipment For Gym | 2022 |
| Villages Folk School | $5,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Advertising | 2022 |
| Stockport Heritage Society | $5,000 | Stockport, IA, US | Peavine Line Depot Museum | 2022 |
| Engage Keosauqua | $8,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Pocket Park | 2022 |
| City Of Farmington | $15,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Campground Expansion At Indian Lake | 2022 |
| Van Buren Historical Society | $1,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Brochures | 2022 |
| Douds Community Club | $8,500 | Douds, IA, US | Sidewalk At Leando Park | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Extension | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 4h Enrollment Fees | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Conservation Board | $6,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Walking Bridge Inspection | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $1,100 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 1st Year Breast Pump Rental And Supplies | 2022 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $10,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Community Pool | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Ems | $3,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Emergency Vehicle Repairs | 2022 |
| Bonaparte Fire Department | $5,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $2,600 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $3,500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| William Penn University | $5,500 | Oskaloosa, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Southeastern Community College | $2,000 | West Burlington, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Central College Of Pella | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $500 | Ankeny, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Grandview University | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma Am | $1,000 | Miami, OK, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Pittsburg Cemetery | $1,798 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $1,832 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Van Buren County Historical Society | $196 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Keosauqua Public Library | $196 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Keosauqua Senior Center | $196 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Van Buren County Public Health | $1,832 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Congregational Church Of Christ | $3,141 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Purdom Cemetery | $1,570 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fellows Cemetery | $1,570 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Keosauqua Fire Dept | $196 | Keosauqua, IA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Douds United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Douds, IA, US | Replace Church Furnace | 2021 |
| Douds United Methodist Church | $2,800 | Douds, IA, US | Church Air Conditioner | 2021 |
| Douds United Methodist Church | $1,300 | Douds, IA, US | Cut Trees At Leando Park | 2021 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $34,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Annual Funding | 2021 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $-1,296 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Unused Grant Funds For Ferguson Sports Complex | 2021 |
| Taylor Thornsberry | $-200 | Douds, IA, US | Unused Educational Grant | 2021 |
| Van Buren Co Trap Shooting Team | $2,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Lighting Project | 2020 |
| Van Buren Co Community Schools | $1,733 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Safe Coalition Mailings | 2020 |
| Cantril Grass Roots | $3,000 | Cantril, IA, US | Street Lighting Project | 2020 |
| City Of Birmingham | $7,500 | Birmingham, IA, US | Log Cabin Restoration | 2020 |
| Van Buren Co Trap Team | $2,500 | Farmington, IA, US | Trailer | 2020 |
| Farmington First Responders | $10,000 | Farmington, IA, US | Used Equip Truck | 2020 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $20,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Or Equipment | 2020 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $10,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Physician Loan Repayment | 2020 |
| Van Buren Historical Society | $5,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Pearson House Electricity | 2020 |
| City Of Bonaparte | $600 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Public Library Ancestry Materials | 2020 |
| Van Buren Co Community Schools | $3,945 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Harmony School Sound System | 2020 |
| Van Buren Players | $650 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Childrens Theatre Production | 2020 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $1,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Parents As Teachers Breast Pump Rental | 2020 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $4,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Community Pool | 2020 |
| City Of Keosauqua | $650 | Keosauqua, IA, US | City Hall Sign | 2020 |
| Van Buren Historical Society | $1,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Pearson House Storm Windows | 2020 |
| City Of Birmingham | $8,500 | Birmingham, IA, US | Building Upgrades Generator | 2020 |
| Van Buren Co Community Schools | $3,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Use Of Riverview Club | 2020 |
| Van Buren County Extension | $2,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | 4h Enrollment Fees | 2020 |
| Van Buren Extension | $1,200 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Fair Exp- Judgesawards | 2020 |
| Pathfinders Rcd | $3,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Wayside Exhibit Panels | 2020 |
| Villages Of Van Buren | $34,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Yearly Funding | 2020 |
| Van Buren Conservation Board | $35,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | River Park | 2020 |
| Douds Methodist Church | $14,600 | Douds, IA, US | Roof Replacement | 2020 |
| Zion Lutheran Cemetery | $8,000 | Douds, IA, US | Stone Restoration | 2020 |
| Christ United Methodist Church | $3,700 | Douds, IA, US | Roof Additional Expenses | 2020 |
| Catherine Lowe | $100 | Birmingham, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Kelsey Sample | $500 | Milton, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Christian Wells | $500 | Cantril, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Anthony Davison | $500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Madison Bartholomew | $3,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Jonah Heckenberg | $2,500 | Stockport, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Kelsey Sample | $1,000 | Milton, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Chloe Davidson | $1,000 | Birmingham, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Grace Davidson | $1,000 | Birmingham, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Logan Schmitt | $1,000 | Bonaparte, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Alexa Jirak | $1,000 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Catherine Lowe | $2,000 | Birmingham, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Caleb Stoltz | $500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Kortney Banks | $3,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Taylor Thornsberry | $200 | Douds, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Ceyda Nazli | $3,000 | Douds, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Audrey Smith | $2,500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Jade Brown | $500 | Douds, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Anthony Davison | $500 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Educational Grant | 2020 |
| Congregational Church Of Christ | $3,447 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Purdom Cemetery | $1,723 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Fellows Cemetery | $1,723 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Van Buren County Hospital | $2,011 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Van Buren Co Public Health | $2,011 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Keosauqua Public Library | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Keosauqua Fire Department | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Van Buren Co Historical Society | $215 | Selma, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
| Keosauqua Senior Center Site | $215 | Keosauqua, IA, US | Laura Daugherity Memorial-annual | 2020 |
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| EIN | 42-6062589 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 158 Keosauqua, IA 52565-0000 |
Key People (16)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Van Buren Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Asst Secretary | Crystal Cronk |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Allen Gunn |
| Director | Marvin Philips |
| Vice Chair | Katie Nichols |
| Director | Denae Meek |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.