The Vredenburg Foundation
Historical FunderChariton, Iowa · EIN 42-1481578 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Vredenburg Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 678, Chariton IA 50049 |
| Phone | 6417742179 |
| Form and materials | Letter and documentation of 501(c)(3) or government status |
| Deadlines | Two weeks before annual board meeting in July |
| Restrictions | No unsolicited applications for grants over $25,000 |
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | Chariton, IA | Flooring/General Support | $25,000 |
| City of Chariton | Chariton, IA | Fire DepartmentEquipment | $25,000 |
| City of Chariton | Chariton, IA | GPS Equipmentand Maps | $25,000 |
| Hope Learning Center | Chariton, IA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Russell Volunteer Fire Dept | Russell, IA | Fire DepartmentEquipment | $25,000 |
| City of Chariton | Chariton, IA | Police DepartmentEquipment | $24,000 |
| Chariton Area ChamberMain Street | Chariton, IA | Town SquareLights | $20,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Lucas County | Chariton, IA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Chariton Community School District | Chariton, IA | MusicalInstruments/Furniture | $13,500 |
| Chariton Community School District | Chariton, IA | Cameras andCabinet | $12,500 |
| Lucas County Arts Council | Chariton, IA | PerformingArts Series | $10,000 |
| City of Chariton | Chariton, IA | Public LibrarySupport | $10,000 |
| Chariton Vision II Theatre | Chariton, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Des Moines, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Iowa PBS Foundation | Johnston, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lucas Co Preservation Alliance | Chariton, IA | Palmer BuildingHistoricRehabilitation | $10,000 |
| Parents and Children First of Lucas County | Chariton, IA | Back-to-SchoolSupplies | $10,000 |
| YMCA Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Child CareServices | $10,000 |
| Lucas County Sheriff | Chariton, IA | Body Armor | $4,500 |
| Lucas County Arts Council | Chariton, IA | Community Band Program | $3,000 |
| Chariton Area ChamberMain Street | Chariton, IA | BandConcerts | $3,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Chariton, IA | Office Desks | $3,000 |
| Chariton Girls Softball League | Chariton, IA | Parking LotImprovements | $2,500 |
| Circle of Freedom | Seymour, IA | Freezer | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $280,100 | 1 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611049349100021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1481578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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