Vander Ploeg Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOostburg, Wisconsin · EIN 26-1483138 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$227K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$258K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $10,000.
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
62% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oostburg Christian School | Oostburg, WI | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Salt Church | Waddell, AZ | General support | $27,500 |
| Houses With Hope | Farmington, NM | Helping victims of humaritarian crimes throughout the world | $25,000 |
| Campus Life Inc of Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | Communication of faith based messages in sheboygan county | $23,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Oostburg | Oostburg, WI | Religious services | $17,000 |
| Oostburg Crc | Oostburg, WI | General support | $17,000 |
| Amazima Ministries | Franklin, TN | Education and empowerment of the people of uganda | $10,000 |
| First Reformed Church | Oostburg, WI | Religious services | $8,000 |
| Rockpoint Church | Lake Elmo, MN | Religious services | $7,500 |
| Words of Hope | Grand Rapids, MI | International media ministry | $6,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Religious ministry | $5,000 |
| Dementia Innovations Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Embrace those living with dementia | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners | Kalamazoo, MI | Support to combat world hunger | $5,000 |
| Paws With a Cause | Wayland, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Staff Mission Facilitators Inc | Albuquerque, NM | Missionary support through local churches | $4,000 |
| Lake Lundgren Bible Camp | Pembine, WI | Youth bible camp | $2,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Missionary support through christian reformed church of north america | $2,000 |
| Athletes in Action | Xenia, OH | Spiritual guidance for athletes and coaches | $1,500 |
| Operation Mobilization | Tyrone, GA | Vibrant communities of followers | $1,200 |
| Anchor of Hope Health Center | Sheboygan, WI | Support those with pregnancy needs | $1,000 |
| Campus Ministries of Grace Christian Church | Fort Collins, CO | Equip young leaders as campus ministers | $1,000 |
| Grace Place | Naples, FL | Providing pathways out of poverty through education | $1,000 |
| Prism | Golden Valley, MN | Dignity centered resources for food, housing, and other basic needs | $1,000 |
| Marquette University Farrokh Nourzad Econ Dept Enrichment Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Education support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,700 | 24 |
| 2024 | $249,450 | 30 |
| 2023 | $320,720 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640439349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1483138
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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