Vanderark Foundation

EIN 84-1262856 · CO

Invitation only Typical grant ~$200 Funds in CO, FL, MI +16
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Vanderark Foundation based in CO paid 84 grants totaling $75.1K to 84 organizations across 19 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $31.3K, with a median of $200. Its largest recipients included DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, HOPE FELLOWSHIP, and PERKINS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$131,273
Giving (latest yr)
$75,075
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
84
Median grant
$200
Recipients
84
States reached
19
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Denver Christian Schools$31,300
  • Hope Fellowship$9,100
  • Perkins Foundation$3,500
  • Kuyper College$1,900
  • World Renew$1,900

Where grants went

  • Colorado$43,025 · 29 grants
  • Florida$12,400 · 11 grants
  • Michigan$8,500 · 14 grants
  • Wyoming$3,500 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$2,000 · 4 grants
  • South Dakota$1,600 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (84)

Denver Christian Schools
Lakewood, CO
General
$31,300
Hope Fellowship
Daytona Beach, FL
General
$9,100
Perkins Foundation
Sheridan, WY
General
$3,500
Kuyper College
Grand Rapids, MI
General
$1,900
World Renew
Grand Rapids, MI
General
$1,900
Denver Art Museum
Denver, CO
General
$1,800
Luke Society
Sioux Falls, SD
General
$1,600
Knox Presbyterian Church
Falls Church, VA
General
$1,500
St Marks School and Church
Palm Beach, FL
General
$1,500
Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO
General
$1,500
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
General
$1,200
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
General
$1,200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Vanderark Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Vanderark Foundation reported 84 itemized grants totaling $75.1K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $31.3K (median $200).

Recent recipients include DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, HOPE FELLOWSHIP, PERKINS FOUNDATION, among 84 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Vanderark Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Vanderark Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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