In March 2023, the Versacare Foundation awarded 133 grants totaling $2,493,872 across North America and the Caribbean Island nations, including $449,772 to 58 primary, intermediate and secondary schools.
Grants Awarded to entities within the Mid-America Union Conference
Agape SDA Church (MO) $32,000
Back2Basics, Inc. (CO) $10,000
Central States Conference – Youth Summit $7,000
Christian Record Services, Inc. $29,000
Dakota Conference – Counseltation Project $7,000
New Haven SDA Church (KS) $30,000
Save Our Youth, Inc. (MO) $30,000
Anoka Adventist Christian School (MN) $5,000
Laura E Mason Christian Academy (CO) $5,000
Minnetonka Christian Academy (MN) $10,000
V Lindsay Adventist Elementary School (KS) $10,000
Vista Ridge Academy (CO) $10,000
About the foundation
Since awarding its first grants in 1990, Versacare Foundation has funded 1734 grants totaling $33,644,925.
Versacare Foundation is an independent foundation which has been serving Seventh-day Adventist ministries and a select few other humanitarian efforts with financial grants since 1990. A self-funded lay organization, its board is comprised of both lay Adventists and present and former Adventist church employees.
The Versafund Grant Program offers three levels of funding available for faith-based organizations and eligible non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations:
Catalyst Grant: $2,500 to $10,000
Venture Grant: $10,001 to $40,000
Impact Grant: $40,000*
Grant applications are accepted annually July 1 through December 31 at www.versacare.org.
For more information, contact
Versacare Board Chair: Charles C. Sandefur, 559.772.7609
Versacare President: Thomas K. Macomber, 602.421.6589
*The Impact Grant is offered by invitation to applicants implementing proven successful practices as well as organizations demonstrating creativity and innovation in the delivery of services that meet the needs of individuals or groups.
