Gerald J & Mary R Van Severen Foundation
Historical FunderBettendorf, Iowa · EIN 36-7250640 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GERALD MARY VAN SEVEREN |
|---|---|
| Address | 19272 252nd Avenue, Bettendorf IA 527227350 |
| Phone | 5633430720 |
| Form and materials | At this time, there is no formal process |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | At this time the sole criteria for a charitable organization to receive a contribution is that it must be a 501c3 organization |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humility Home Services | Davenport, IA | Charity | $4,000 |
| Childrens Therapy Center | Rock Island, IL | Charity | $4,000 |
| Buxton Volunteer Fire Department | Buxton, NC | Charity | $3,300 |
| Hatteras Island Rescue | Buxton, NC | Charity | $3,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($85,565). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,865 | 14 |
| 2024 | $84,820 | 16 |
| 2023 | $144,100 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601239349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7250640
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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