Richard and Diane Van Grunsven Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-4195377 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$274K
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Shiley-Marcos Pledge Fund | $60,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Pledge Fund | $30,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Chapter Teen Aircraft Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | Building Pathways Home | $10,000 |
| Fora Health Inc | Portland, OR | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Visitation Catholic Church | Forest Grove, OR | To the support the construction of new school buildings | $10,000 |
| African Road Inc | Tigard, OR | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Alk Positive Incorporated | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oregon Aviation Historical Society Inc | Cottage Grove, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | Ruth Spears Breast Cancer Transitions boutique Fund | $5,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andre Bessette Catholic Church Portland Oregon | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Albert Lea, MN | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon & Sw Washington | Vancouver, WA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Port Townsend Aero Museum | Port Townsend, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and the Captai | Mcminnville, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Coconut Creek, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Forest Grove, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Soaring Society of America Inc | Hobbs, NM | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Western Antique Aeroplane Andautomobile Museum | Hood River, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Frank Lentz Foundation Ltd | Skokie, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lifeworks Nw | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army - Cascade Division | Happy Valley, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Abbey Foundation of Oregon | St Benedict, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adelante Mujeres | Forest Grove, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Association of US Catholic Priests | Notre Dame, IN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Call to Safety | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | Harlan, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elevated Access Inc | Champaign, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hias Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pueblo Unido Pdx | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rape Abuse and Incest National Network Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southwest Transplant Alliance Inc | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Andrew Legal Clinic | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Team Kelsey Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thumbuddy Special Inc | Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Will S Place | Lincolnwood, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Albina Vision Inc | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,500 | 79 |
| 2023 | $252,750 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349101558
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4195377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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