Arlan J Van Wyk Family Foundation
Private foundation · Sheldon, IA · EIN 42-1484434 · reported 2023–2025 · files as Arlan J Van Wyk Family
86grants reported
$10Kmedian award
$4,800lower quartile
$100smallest grant
$2.8Mtotal paid
8states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 8 of its 86 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $455K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
PO Box 389
Sheldon, IA 51201-0389
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Ministries Sponsorship of Christian music festivals in the Midwest | Sheldon, IA | $250,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation Ministry to strengthen families | Urbandale, IA | $250,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation Ministry to strengthen families | Urbandale, IA | $250,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation Ministry to strengthen families | Urbandale, IA | $187,427 |
| Compelled Medical ministry in India | Glenwood, MN | $125,000 |
| Compelled Medical ministry in India | Glenwood, MN | $120,000 |
| Inspiration Hills EXPAND CHURCH CAMP | Inwood, IA | $110,000 |
| Daughters of Azaadi VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFIKING | New Brighton, MN | $100,000 |
| Inspiration Hills EXPAND CHURCH CAMP | Inwood, IA | $100,000 |
| Inspiration Hills EXPAND CHURCH CAMP | Inwood, IA | $100,000 |
| Rise Ministries Sponsorship of Christian music festivals in the Midwest | Sheldon, IA | $75,000 |
| Northwestern College Christian college capital campaign | Orange City, IA | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse CHURCH BUILDING, WELL DIGGING, MILITARY COUPLE SPONSORSHIP | Boone, NC | $50,000 |
| Military Community of Youth Ministr MINISTRY TO THE CHILDREN OF MILITARY MEMBERS | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 |
| Rise Ministries Sponsorship of Christian music festivals in the Midwest | Sheldon, IA | $50,000 |
| Northwestern College Christian college capital campaign | Orange City, IA | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse CHURCH BUILDING, WELL DIGGING, MILITARY COUPLE SPONSORSHIP | Boone, NC | $50,000 |
| Northwestern College Christian college capital campaign | Orange City, IA | $50,000 |
| Mission India Outreach ministry to India | Grand Rapids, MI | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse CHURCH BUILDING, WELL DIGGING, MILITARY COUPLE SPONSORSHIP | Boone, NC | $50,000 |
| Mission India Outreach ministry to India | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,000 |
| CRU CRU LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Orlando, FL | $30,000 |
| Compelled Medical ministry in India | Glenwood, MN | $30,000 |
| CRU CRU LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Orlando, FL | $30,000 |
| CRU CRU LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Orlando, FL | $30,000 |
| Family Crisis Center Emergency shelter and services for victims and survivors of crime. | Sioux Center, IA | $25,000 |
| Friends of Crossroads Pavillian Fou ENHANCE CPEC | Sheldon, IA | $25,000 |
| Family Crisis Center Emergency shelter and services for victims and survivors of crime. | Sioux Center, IA | $25,000 |
| Family Crisis Center Emergency shelter and services for victims and survivors of crime. | Sioux Center, IA | $25,000 |
| Ncc Foundation SCHOLARSHIP AND EQUIPMENT | Sheldon, IA | $20,000 |
| Hope Haven ASSISTING THE DISABLED | Rock Valley, IA | $20,000 |
| Partners for Patriots SUPPORT FOR VETERANS | Hospers, IA | $20,000 |
| Ncc Foundation SCHOLARSHIP AND EQUIPMENT | Sheldon, IA | $20,000 |
| Atlas of Orange City LOCAL CHARITY | Orange City, IA | $20,000 |
| Ncc Foundation SCHOLARSHIP AND EQUIPMENT | Sheldon, IA | $20,000 |
| Hope Haven ASSISTING THE DISABLED | Rock Valley, IA | $20,000 |
| Ethnos 360 AVIATION MISSIONS | Sanford, FL | $12,000 |
| Ethnos 360 AVIATION MISSIONS | Sanford, FL | $12,000 |
| Ethnos 360 AVIATION MISSIONS | Sanford, FL | $12,000 |
| Atlas of Orange City LOCAL CHARITY | Orange City, IA | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Christian Counseling Midwe RELIGIOUS COUNSELING | Sioux Falls, SD | $10,000 |
| Haff SUPPORT FAMILY MISSIONARIES TO HAITI | N Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 |
| Words of Hope GLOBAL MINISTRY | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Hope Haven ASSISTING THE DISABLED | Rock Valley, IA | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Christian Counseling Midwe RELIGIOUS COUNSELING | Sioux Falls, SD | $10,000 |
| Mission India Outreach ministry to India | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Haff SUPPORT FAMILY MISSIONARIES TO HAITI | N Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 |
| Atlas of Orange City LOCAL CHARITY | Orange City, IA | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Christian Counseling Midwe RELIGIOUS COUNSELING | Sioux Falls, SD | $10,000 |
| Haff SUPPORT FAMILY MISSIONARIES TO HAITI | N Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 |
| Words of Hope GLOBAL MINISTRY | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Kids Express Daycare | Sanborn, IA | $10,000 |
| Brian Van Muyden FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Hawarden, IA | $10,000 |
| Kent Combs FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Hawarden, IA | $10,000 |
| Terry Johns FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Hawarden, IA | $10,000 |
| Leo Rodriguez FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Rock Valley, IA | $10,000 |
| Joel Van Den Brink FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Rock Valley, IA | $10,000 |
| Nancy Doorenbos FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Boyden, IA | $10,000 |
| Richard Schwanke FINANCIAL RELIEF FROM FLOOD DAMAGES | Rock Valley, IA | $10,000 |
| Village Northwest Unlimited ASSISTING THE DISABLED | Sheldon, IA | $5,000 |
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