Vander Meer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLoveland, Colorado · EIN 81-1081526 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$173K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$473K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Reformed Church | Randolph, WI | General support | $105,000 |
| Imagine Foundation | Lafayette, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Witnessing Ministries of Christ | Fresno, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Equipnet | Alamo, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Lansdowne, VA | Donation to angel tree christmas, helping to reconnect prisoner's children with their incarcerated parents. | $8,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions | Houstin, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Kitchen | Loveland, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Hope Now Bible Church | Fresno, CA | Hope now cambodia support | $2,000 |
| Hope Now for Youth Inc | Fresno, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Lost Lake - Randolph Historical Society | Randolph, WI | To preserve and advance the knowledge of the history of the local area, including lost lake and randolph, wisconsin. | $2,000 |
| Lovelandberthoud Meals on Wheels | Loveland, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship | Richfield, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | Loveland, CO | To support project selfsufficiency's "cool kids" back-to-school clothing fund, providing gift cards to children and families who can then… | $2,000 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Inc | Tuskegee, AL | General support | $2,000 |
| Lago Vista Neighbor - Loveland Faith Church | Loveland, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Alternatives to Violence | Loveland, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Association for Christian Conferences Teaching and Service | Denver, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County | Fort Collins, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Longmont, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | Assist in aiding the wounded, critically ill, and injured service members and their families. | $1,000 |
| The Wild Life Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | To provide care and feed for the animals at the sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| University of Livingstonia Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | To fund cancer research. | $1,000 |
| Independence Institute | Denver, CO | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $463,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $439,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600729349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1081526
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.