Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPella, Iowa · EIN 39-1910689 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JULIE MUELLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1008 E 2ND ST, PELLA IA 50219 |
| Phone | 5157078543 |
| Form and materials | FORM FROM THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Way | Newton, IA | Benevolence | $25,000 |
| 725 Ministries | Pella, IA | Benevolence | $15,000 |
| Many Hands for Haiti | Pella, IA | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| Stories Foundation | Anoka, MN | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| The Well | Pella, IA | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| Sandy Heerema Trust | Pella, IA | Benevolence | $1,740 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,740 | 6 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $57,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612099349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1910689
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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