THE VAN BUREN FOUNDATION INC
$10.1M
Total Assets (2024)
$632K
Total Giving (2024)
97
Grants on File (2023–2024)
$14K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JON FINNEY
Phone
3197957898
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
SUBMIT REQUESTS IN WRITTEN FORM DETAILING THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, COST OF PROJECT, AND THE TIME FRAME IN WHICH FUNDS WILL BE USED. NO FUNDS SHALL BE AWARDED WHEREIN PECUNIARY PROFITS MAY BE OBTAINED. THE FDTN GRANT MUST NOT BE THE SOLE OR COMPLETE FUNDS VESTED IN ANY PROJECT. THE BOARD MEETS TWICE YEARLY TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND GIVES PREFERANCE TO REQUESTS BENEFITING VAN BUREN COUNTY, IA.
Restrictions
PREFERANCE GIVEN TO REQUESTS BENEFITING VAN BUREN COUNTY, IOWA
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $365K | $9.7M | $736K | 52 |
| 2024 | $632K | $10.1M | $903K | 45 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $238
Median: $4K
Avg: $10K
Max: $157K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE WESTERCAMP | DIRECTOR | — |
| ALLEN GUNN | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| MARVIN PHILIPS | DIRECTOR | — |
| KATIE NICHOLS | VICE CHAIR | — |
| DENAE MEEK | DIRECTOR | — |
| KEVIN HRANICKA | ASST TREASURER | — |
| MATT MANNING | PRESIDENT | — |
| JON P FINNEY | CHAIRPERSON | — |
| LISA PLOWMAN | SECRETARY | — |
| JEANNE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| DILLON SMITH | TREASURER | — |
| DIANE WAUGH | DIRECTOR | — |
| DIXIE SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR | — |
| JULIE CHAPUIS | DIRECTOR | — |
| STACY RICHARDS | DIRECTOR | — |
| CRYSTAL CRONK | ASST SECRETARY | — |
| CALE PLOWMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| STEVE DUKE | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (97 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGAGE KEOSAUQUA | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $157,300 | CONCERT SERIES POCKET PARK FENCE 1ST ST COURTS | 2024 |
| AMERICAN LEGION | FARMINGTON, IA | $50,000 | RIVERBANK STABILIZATION | 2023 |
| CITY OF KEOSAUQUA | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $40,000 | COMMUNITY POOL IMPROVEMENTS | 2024 |
| CITY OF KEOSAUQUA | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $40,000 | COMMUNITY POOL REPAIRS | 2023 |
| VILLAGES OF VAN BUREN | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $39,000 | ANNUAL FUNDING DEPOT BROCHURES | 2024 |
| VBC TRAILS ASSOCIATION | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $38,000 | BOAT LAUNCH DM RIVER WATER TRAIL | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF LACEY | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $36,000 | BEACH HOUSE ACCESSIBILITY | 2024 |
| VAN BUREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $35,373 | 1ST FLOOR TWOMBLY BUILIDNG PROJECT | 2024 |
| VILLAGES OF VAN BUREN | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $35,000 | ANNUAL FUNDING | 2023 |
| VAN BUREN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $34,500 | RIVERVIEW CLUB RENTAL SOUND SYSTEM BAND EQUIP | 2024 |
| CITY OF FARMINGTON | FARMINGTON, IA | $30,300 | DAM TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS LODGE RESTORATION KAYAK | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF LACEY | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $27,500 | PARK TRAIL | 2024 |
| VAN BUREN COUNTY TRAILS ASSN | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $25,000 | DES MOINES RIVER WATER TRAIL | 2023 |
| BONAPARTE EMS | BONAPARTE, IA | $25,000 | NEW EMSRESPONDERS TRUCK | 2024 |
| VAN BUREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $20,000 | 1ST FLOOR TWOMBLY BUILIDNG PROJECT | 2023 |
| VBC AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC | DOUDS, IA | $18,000 | BLEACHER ENHANCEMENTS | 2023 |
| CITY OF FARMINGTON | FARMINGTON, IA | $15,000 | CAMPGROUND EXPANSION AT INDIAN LAKE | 2023 |
| FARMINGTON EMERGENCY RESPONDERS | FARMINGTON, IA | $15,000 | BRUSH TRUCK | 2024 |
| CITY OF FARMINGTON - EMS | FARMINGTON, IA | $14,000 | GENERATOR IV PUMPS CPR MANIKINS | 2024 |
| BONAPARTE COMM IMPROVEMENT ASSN | BONAPARTE, IA | $12,493 | FACILITY EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING UPGRADES | 2024 |
| VAN BUREN COUNTY SCHOOLS | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $10,000 | 10TH & 12TH GRADE TRIPS TO ST LOUIS | 2023 |
| INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FDTN | OTTUMWA, IA | $10,000 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER | 2024 |
| BONAPARTE COMM IMPROVEMENT ASSN | BONAPARTE, IA | $10,000 | FACILIITY EQUIPMENT BUILDING UPGRADES | 2023 |
| VAN BUREN COUNTY SCHOOLS | KEOSAUQUA, IA | $10,000 | PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM | 2023 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | AMES, IA | $9,500 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |