R & L Vermeer Foundation INC
Private foundation · Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1240931 · reported 2023–2025
60grants reported
$5,000median award
$1,000lower quartile
$15smallest grant
$1.3Mtotal paid
12states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 21 of its 60 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $1.0M 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.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main RELIGIOUS | Pella, IA | $470,000 |
| Pella Christian Schools EDUCATIONAL | Pella, IA | $300,000 |
| Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main RELIGIOUS | Pella, IA | $75,000 |
| Faith Christian Reformed Church 705 Main RELIGIOUS | Pella, IA | $50,100 |
| Blessman International INC RELIGIOUS | Urbandale, IA | $31,200 |
| Wesley Life | Johnston, IA | $25,000 |
| Calvin University EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 |
| Dordt University EDUCATIONAL | Sioux Center, IA | $25,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa RELIGIOUS | Madison, WI | $25,000 |
| Des Moines Christian School EDUCATIONAL | Urbandale, IA | $25,000 |
| Kcwn Crown Broadcasting RELIGIOUS | Pella, IA | $20,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | $20,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | $18,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa RELIGIOUS | Madison, WI | $13,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Cary Christian Center | Cary, MS | $10,000 |
| Mobility Worldwide | Columbia, MO | $10,000 |
| Partner Worldwide | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Resonate Global Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | $10,000 |
| Wesley Life | Johnston, IA | $10,000 |
| 725 Ministries EDUCATIONAL | Saddle Brook, NY | $10,000 |
| Forward IN Faith EDUCATIONAL | Omaha, NE | $10,000 |
| Blessman International INC RELIGIOUS | Urbandale, IA | $6,500 |
| Pella Christian High School EDUCATIONAL | Pella, IA | $6,000 |
| Pella Community Foundation | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary EDUCATIONAL | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,000 |
| New Life Prison Church RELIGIOUS | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| Pella Christian Grade School EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| Pella Community Foundation | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| Pella Opera House | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| The Well Resource Center RELIGIOUS | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 |
| Crossroads OF Pella | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| 725 Ministries EDUCATIONAL | Saddle Brook, NY | $5,000 |
| New Life Prison Church RELIGIOUS | Pella, IA | $5,000 |
| Wesley Life | Johnston, IA | $5,000 |
| Jdrf | New York, NY | $4,600 |
| Joshua Christian Academy EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL | Des Moines, IA | $3,000 |
| Lakeview Camp RELIGIOUS | Tracy, IA | $3,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,152 |
| Freedom House | Pella, IA | $2,000 |
| Pella Historical Society | Pella, IA | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,600 |
| Northwestern College EDUCATIONAL | Orange City, IA | $1,500 |
| Des Moines Christian School EDUCATIONAL | Urbandale, IA | $1,000 |
| Many Hands for Haiti | Pella, IA | $1,000 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch EDUCATIONAL | ST Charles, IA | $1,000 |
| Blueprint for Life | Ankeny, IA | $1,000 |
| Pella Food Shelf | Pella, IA | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators EDUCATIONAL | Orlando, FL | $1,000 |
| Pella Christian Grade School EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL | Pella, IA | $1,000 |
| Pella Christian High School EDUCATIONAL | Pella, IA | $1,000 |
| Saints BB Team (catholic Church Team) | West Des Moines, IA | $1,000 |
| National Police Association | Indianapolis, IN | $500 |
| The Banner RELIGIOUS | Grand Rapids, MI | $500 |
| ST Joseph's Indian School EDUCATIONAL | Chamberlain, SD | $300 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | $215 |
| Special Olympics | Grimes, IA | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $55 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | $15 |
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