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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 42-1087640

Vermeer Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Pella, IA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 122 grants and $5.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Tricia Vermeer Vermeer Charitable F
1210 Vermeer Rd E
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3141
Form and materials
Such requests made by organizations should be in writing and must include information regarding the background and tax-exempt status of the organization, a description of the purpose of the request, and a financial statement of the requesting organization. Organizations applying for a substantial grant should plan to make a presentation to the directors of the foundation. Organizations should first contact the foundation to obtain the standard grant application form. The formal application procedure may be waived in the discretion of the foundation directors in the case of the applications for small (less than $2500) grants; provided however, that the grant is spent solely for the purpose for which it is made. Applications are not accepted from individuals.
Deadlines
Applications for grants may be submitted at any time. Applicants are promptly notified that their ap
Restrictions
In awarding grants, the foundation gives preference to charitable organizations located in communities from which vermeer corporation team members commute or that demonstrate the proposed grant would further the foundation's ideals. Most grants are for charitable purposes but, to the extent that funds are available, grants may be made for other purposes, and to organizations in other parts of the state of iowa. Few grants will be made to organizations in other states, and such applications are not preferred. There are no specific limitations on the size of the grants that will be awarded other than justification of need. Scholarships are awarded to eligible students of vermeer MFG co employees, based upon the percentage test in rev.proc. 76-47 section 4.08, which was approved by the IRS. Selections are done by an independent panel.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $5,173,435

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $33,209,081

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,764,412

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $31,438,888

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,156,296

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $32,279,781

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,119,708

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $16,511,178

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,528,258

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $13,708,025

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,278,460

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $11,918,614

Grants paid in 2025

122 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Pella Rec CenterPella, IA

    Charitable

    $2,000,000
  2. Friends of the Pella Community Center IncPella, IA

    Charitable

    $500,000
  3. Pella Christian High SchoolPella, IA

    Education

    $240,000
  4. Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $229,000
  5. Des Moines Christian SchoolUrbandale, IA

    Education

    $202,000
  6. Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA

    Education

    $200,000
  7. The Well Resource CenterPella, IA

    Charitable

    $150,000
  8. Central CollegePella, IA

    Education

    $108,000
  9. Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA

    Education

    $106,000
  10. Greenville Tech Foundation IncGreenville, SC

    Educational

    $102,000
  11. Commuinity Betterment Organization PellaPella, IA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  12. Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL

    Education

    $100,000
  13. Wesley Life FoundationJohnston, IA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  14. Great Outdoors FoundationWDM, IA

    Charitable

    $90,000
  15. City of PellaPella, IA

    Charitable

    $83,500
  16. Society of St Vincent de PaulSaint Louis, MO

    Charitable

    $75,000
  17. Pella Opera HousePella, IA

    Charitable

    $65,000
  18. Discover Hope 517Newton, IA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  19. Living History FarmsUrbandale, IA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  20. Pella Historical MuseumsPella, IA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  21. Change CourseDavis, OK

    Charitable

    $35,000
  22. Pella Food ShelfPella, IA

    Charitable

    $31,000
  23. Nature ConservancyPella, IA

    Charitable

    $30,250
  24. Habitat for HumanityKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $25,250
  25. Wildwood Hills RanchSt Charles, IA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  26. YMCA of Newton IaNewton, IA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  27. Meals From the HeartlandWDM, IA

    Charitable

    $22,330
  28. Many Hands for HaitiPella, IA

    Charitable

    $18,000
  29. Friends of Mahaska County ConservationOskaloosa, IA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  30. United Ministries IncErlanger, KY

    Charitable

    $14,050
  31. Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA

    Education

    $14,000
  32. University of IowaIowa City, IA

    Education

    $14,000
  33. Crossroads of PellaPella, IA

    Charitable

    $12,705
  34. Indian Hills Community College FoundationOttumwa, IA

    Education

    $12,000
  35. Freedom for Youth MinistriesDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $11,000
  36. Oskaloosa Christian SchoolOskaloosa, IA

    Education

    $10,500
  37. Pleasantville Youth InitiativeSwan, IA

    Education

    $10,250
  38. Children and Family Urban MinistriesDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  39. Crisis Intervention ServicesAdel, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  40. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Religion

    $10,000
  41. Goodwill Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  42. Greater Des Moines Public Art FoundationDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  43. Iowa Community Care FoundationDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  44. Knoxville Heritage FoundationKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  45. Marion County Humane SocietyKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  46. Pella Community Band BoostersPella, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  47. Shelter Housing Corporation - the Bridge HomeAmes, IA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  48. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $10,000
  49. Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA

    Charitable

    $8,000
  50. University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA

    Education

    $7,000
  51. Leesburg Food BankLeesburg, FL

    Charitable

    $5,650
  52. Camp Fire Heart of IowaDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  53. Hospice of Central IowaKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  54. Feeding South DakotaSioux Falls, SD

    Food insecurity

    $4,500
  55. Big Brothersbig SistersOskaloosa, IA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  56. Faith Christian Reformed ChurchPella, IA

    Religious

    $4,000
  57. Families First of PellaPella, IA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  58. Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA

    Education

    $4,000
  59. Oskaloosa Community SchoolOskaloosa, IA

    Education

    $3,000
  60. Atlantic Food PantryAtlantic, IA

    Food insecurity

    $2,650
  61. Christian Opportunity Center FoundationPella, IA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  62. Gigi's PlayhouseHoffman Est, IL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  63. Hope MinistriesPleasant Hill, IA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  64. Pella Community FoundationPella, IA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  65. Stephen's HouseYankton, SD

    Charitable

    $2,500
  66. Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD

    Education

    $2,000
  67. Calvin CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Education

    $2,000
  68. Children's Cancer ConnectionJohnston, IA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  69. Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN

    Charitable

    $2,000
  70. Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA

    Education

    $2,000
  71. Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD

    Education

    $2,000
  72. Loras CollegeDubuque, IA

    Education

    $2,000
  73. Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA

    Education

    $2,000
  74. Mighty Acorn FoundationElkhart, IN

    Charitable

    $2,000
  75. Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  76. North Central CollegeNaperville, IL

    Education

    $2,000
  77. Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH

    Education

    $2,000
  78. Obria Medical Clinic of AmesAmes, IA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  79. Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL

    Education

    $2,000
  80. Parker UniversityDallas, TX

    Education

    $2,000
  81. Pella Christian Grade SchoolPella, IA

    Education

    $2,000
  82. Restoring Eden Teaching FarmPella, IA

    Educational

    $2,000
  83. Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA

    Education

    $2,000
  84. Special OlympicsGrimes, IA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  85. Teen Challenge of the MidlandsColfax, IA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  86. Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX

    Education

    $2,000
  87. University of KansasLawrence, KS

    Education

    $2,000
  88. University of NebraskaLincoln, NE

    Education

    $2,000
  89. Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA

    Education

    $2,000
  90. Indiana Township Fire DepartmentKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  91. Pella Community High SchoolPella, IA

    Education

    $1,500
  92. 100 Plus Men on A Mission - Red RockKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $1,250
  93. Awakening GraceOrange City, IA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  94. Community Hand UpWest Des Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  95. Colfax Mingo Community SchoolColfax, IA

    Education

    $1,000
  96. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Freemont SchoolEddyville, IA

    Educational

    $1,000
  97. Jump for KidsPella, IA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  98. Knoxville Alumni AssociationKnoxville, IA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  99. New Sharon Child Care & PreschoolNew Sharon, IA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  100. Ottumwa Community SchoolOttumwa, IA

    Education

    $1,000
  101. Albia Community School DistrictAlbia, IA

    Education

    $500
  102. Albia Trinity ChurchAlbia, IA

    Religious

    $500
  103. Blue Stars Mothers of America IJohnston, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  104. Bussey Fire and Rescue AssociationRadcliffe, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  105. Cityreach IncDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  106. Fierce FaithNewton, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  107. Freedom House MinistriesPella, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  108. Iowa Foundation for AgriculturalDes Moines, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  109. Lovilia Fire DeptLovilia, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  110. Melcher-Dallas Emergency Response AssociationMelcher Dal, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  111. Sharon Bluff Bible Camp - EncounterCenterville, IA

    Charitable

    $500
  112. Twin Cedars Community SchoolsBussey, IA

    Educational

    $500
  113. Grace Therapeutic RidingPella, IA

    Charitable

    $250
  114. Make A Wish FoundationUrbandale, IA

    Charitable

    $250
  115. One Life Saved MinistriesKapolei, HI

    Religious

    $250
  116. Pella Welcome CorpsPella, IA

    Charitable

    $250
  117. Sully Christian SchoolSully, IA

    Education

    $250
  118. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Charitable

    $250
  119. Lynnville Heart of WorshipLynnville, IA

    Charitable

    $200
  120. Marion County 4-HKnoxville, IA

    Education

    $150
  121. North Mahaska Comm SchoolsNew Sharon, IA

    Education

    $100
  122. Pleasantville Community SchoolPleasantville, IA

    Education

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education19 grants $794,50039% of the total
  2. Public affairs1 grant $500,00025% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture3 grants $255,83013% of the total
  4. Medical research1 grant $150,0007% of the total
  5. Human services6 grants $103,1505% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $100,0005% of the total
  7. 10 other causes19 grants $128,7506% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Iowa97 grants $4,795,735
  2. Illinois5 grants $108,500
  3. South Carolina1 grant $102,000
  4. Missouri1 grant $75,000
  5. Oklahoma1 grant $35,000
  6. Kentucky1 grant $14,050
  7. South Dakota4 grants $11,000
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  9. Florida1 grant $5,650
  10. Texas2 grants $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Dale AndringaDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Heidi Vermeer-QuistDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Anna KinotiDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Lois VermeerDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Mindi Vanden BoschDIRECTOR/TREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Christy VermeerDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Tricia VermeerDIRECTOR/SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary AndringaDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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