Harry Vermeer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPella, Iowa · EIN 51-0182729 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$314K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $13,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $56,000 |
| Luke Society | Sioux Falls, SD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pella Christian Schools | Pella, IA | Educational | $42,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $30,000 |
| Pella Regional Health Center | Pella, IA | Charitable | $22,000 |
| World Renew | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Raise Up Global Ministries Nka Resonate Learning Programs | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Pella Food Shelf | Pella, IA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bellevue Christian School | Clyde Hill, WA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cary Christian Center | Cary, MS | Religious | $5,000 |
| Central College | Pella, IA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Christian School | Gilbert, AZ | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pella Historical Society | Pella, IA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | Rehoboth, NM | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Well | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Schok & Awe Inc | Pella, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Families First of Pella | Pella, IA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Pella Dollars for Scholars | Pella, IA | Educational | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $279,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $274,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642339349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0182729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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