Harry Vermeer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 51-0182729
Foundation Overview
Based in Pella, IA, Harry Vermeer Family Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $2,452,600 to organizations in Washington, Michigan and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $6,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 44 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in Iowa, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Pella (70%), Des Moines (18%), Sioux Center (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 15% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). 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 Harry Vermeer Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Degage Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Pella Christian High School | $31,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Pella Historical Society | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2024 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Degage Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Pella Christian High School | $31,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Pella Historical Society | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2024 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Degage Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $12,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Pella Christian High School | $17,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pella Historical Society | $6,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Degage Ministries | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $12,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Pella Christian High School | $17,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pella Historical Society | $6,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Degage Ministries | $7,250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $12,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Christian High School | $17,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pella Historical Society | $6,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Young Life | $7,250 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Degage Ministries | $7,250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $12,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Christian High School | $17,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pella Historical Society | $6,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Young Life | $7,250 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Degage Ministries | $7,250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $12,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Christian High School | $17,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pella Historical Society | $6,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| World Renew | $13,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Young Life | $7,250 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Calvin University | $30,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $12,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Pella Christian High School | $7,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Pella Christian High School Legacy Of Grace | $10,000 | Oskaloosa, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pella Historical Society | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| World Renew | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Young Life | $6,800 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Degage Ministries | $6,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Well | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Bellevue Christian School | $5,000 | Clyde Hill, WA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Calvin University | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Cary Christian Center | $5,000 | Cary, MS, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Central College | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Dordt University | $10,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Families First Of Pella | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Gilbert Christian School | $5,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Luke Society | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $11,500 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Pella Christian High School | $17,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Pella Historical Society | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | $5,000 | Rehoboth, NM, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Timothy Leadership Training Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Trinity Christian College | $24,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| World Renew | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Friends Of Pella Community Center | $20,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 51-0182729 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 148 Pella, IA 50219-0148 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Harry Vermeer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairperson, Treasurer, Tr | Luann De Haan |
|---|---|
| Vice Chairperson & Trustee | Melinda Papadeas |
| Secretary & Trustee | Michael Vermeer |
Forms 990-PF
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