A single gift, one day on the water, one walk outside, one trip to the lake. All of these things have the power to ignite a lifelong passion for the great outdoors. When you’re a part of the KVD Foundation, you’re a part of something bigger.
10+ years
What started as a charitable idea has kept growing, year after year. And continues to grow through the 2020’s.
10’s of 1000’s of dollars
Through the generosity of fellow outdoorsman and KVD, the next generation of outdoor sports is shining bright.
1 Mission
Kids fishing donations, Childrens hospitals, COVID relief efforts. The Foundation has lifted people up throughout our existence.
Limitless future
We are casting out with big goals in mind. Stay tuned.
It’s all about the next generation
The mission is simple, grow the love and appreciation for fishing and the great outdoors for generations to come. The Foundation has made several donations in the form of cash, scholarships and fishing equipment to worthy charity groups that best represent VanDam’s standards for excellence, family values and passion for the outdoors.
Among those groups include March of Dimes, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Bronson Children’s Hospital, the Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center and provided grants to various youth camps.
