The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado
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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-1262856

Vanderark Foundation

A private foundation in Centennial, CO. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 51 grants and $52,910 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Jun 30, 2026), 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.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $52,910

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $111,224

  • Tax year 2024

    $75,075

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $131,273

  • Tax year 2023

    $31,950

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $88,388

  • Tax year 2022

    $33,500

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $68,096

  • Tax year 2021

    $51,525

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $102,850

  • Tax year 2020

    $23,950

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $130,102

  • Tax year 2019

    $20,585

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $98,847

  • Tax year 2018

    $121,035

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $86,189

Grants paid in 2025

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hope Fellowship ChurchDenver, CO

    General

    $14,700
  2. Calvin SeminaryGrand Rapids, MI

    General

    $6,700
  3. CMMCJHCentennial, CO

    General

    $6,000
  4. Christian Living CommunityEnglewood, CO

    General

    $3,375
  5. Denver Christian SchoolLakewood, CO

    General

    $3,000
  6. St BiggsDenver, CO

    General

    $2,750
  7. Perkins FoundationJackson, MS

    General

    $2,500
  8. Denver Art MuseumDenver, CO

    General

    $1,800
  9. Luke SocietySioux Falls, SD

    General

    $1,500
  10. Holly CreekCentennial, CO

    General

    $1,500
  11. Doctors CareLittleton, CO

    General

    $1,000
  12. World RenewByron Center, MI

    General

    $800
  13. Sword and ShovelMoscow, ID

    General

    $600
  14. Resonate CRCGrand Rapids, MI

    General

    $500
  15. Salvation ArmyDenver, CO

    General

    $400
  16. Rehobeth SchoolRehobeth, NM

    General

    $400
  17. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    General

    $400
  18. Volunteers in ActionDenver, CO

    General

    $400
  19. Daily BreadGrand Rapids, MI

    General

    $300
  20. Kuyper CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    General

    $300
  21. Pray in Jesus NameColorado Springs, CO

    General

    $300
  22. Univ of Ichigan Medical SchoolAnn Arbor, MI

    General

    $200
  23. World VisionFederal Way, WA

    General

    $200
  24. Cherry Creek Presbyterian ChurchGreenwood VLG, CO

    General

    $200
  25. Christianity TodayLola, WI

    General

    $200
  26. Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MI

    General

    $200
  27. Denver Post Season to ShareDenver, CO

    General

    $200
  28. Sun Valley Youth CenterDenver, CO

    General

    $200
  29. Project HopeWashington, DC

    General

    $200
  30. World Medical MissionBoone, NC

    General

    $200
  31. American Cornerstone InstWashington, DC

    General

    $100
  32. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    General

    $100
  33. American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    General

    $100
  34. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    General

    $100
  35. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    General

    $100
  36. World ChallengePueblo, CO

    General

    $100
  37. National Parks Conservation AssnWashington, DC

    General

    $100
  38. Pancreatic Cancer Medical MissionHagerstown, MD

    General

    $100
  39. USOWashington, DC

    General

    $100
  40. Prison FellowshipLandover, VA

    General

    $100
  41. Army Histrical FundFt Belvoir, VA

    General

    $100
  42. Int'l Rescue CommissionAlbert Lee, MN

    General

    $100
  43. Doing His TimeWhet Ridge, CO

    General

    $100
  44. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General

    $100
  45. Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FL

    General

    $100
  46. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    General

    $100
  47. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    General

    $100
  48. The Seniors CenterWashington, DC

    General

    $50
  49. Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CO

    General

    $50
  50. Focal Point MinistriesDallas, TX

    General

    $50
  51. Arapahoe County District 6 SchoolsLittleton, CO

    General

    $35

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture1 grant $1,80035% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $1,10021% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $1,10021% of the total
  4. International aid4 grants $50010% of the total
  5. Education1 grant $3006% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $1002% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $2505% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado19 grants $36,510
  2. Michigan7 grants $9,000
  3. Mississippi1 grant $2,500
  4. South Dakota1 grant $1,500
  5. District of Columbia7 grants $750
  6. Idaho1 grant $600
  7. New Mexico1 grant $400
  8. Florida2 grants $200
  9. North Carolina1 grant $200
  10. Virginia2 grants $200

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Gary VanderarkPRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Phyllis VanderarkVP/DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Julian KalkmanVP/DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Thomas VanderarkVP/DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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