Aalfs Family Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$290K
+20.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
-10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+35.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on community improvement initiatives. Primary areas of interest include support for youth organizations, arts and culture, libraries, health advocacy, and community services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Grants range from $1,000 to $124,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Polk and Woodbury counties in Iowa, with a concentration on the greater Siouxland area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,384,707 (as of December 2023)
- Total Grants: $228,000
- EIN: 42-1153158
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Siouxland Community Foundation ($144,000), United Way of Siouxland ($30,000), Boys and Girls Home and Family Services ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS SIOUX CITY, IA | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES SIOUX CITY, IA | SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
| GIRLS INC SIOUX CITY, IA | CAMPAIGN | $5,000 |
| GOODFELLOW CHARITIES SIOUX CITY, IA | SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION URBANDALE, IA | OPERATING FUND | $1,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SIOUX CITY, IA | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $1,000 |
| SANFORD COMMUNITY CENTER SIOUX CITY, IA | OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| SATURDAY IN THE PARK SIOUX CITY, IA | OPERATING FUND | $2,000 |
| SIOUX CITY ART CENTER ASSOCIATION SIOUX CITY, IA | ENDOWMENT FUND | $10,000 |
| SIOUX CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION SIOUX CITY, IA | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John W. Aalfs – Chairman, President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Julie A. Rodawig – Director
- Barbara B. Aalfs – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN W AALFS | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/SEC./TR | — | — |
| JULIE A RODAWIG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA B AALFS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3038
Sioux City, IA 51102-3567
Phone: (712) 277-3931
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aalfs Family Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses on community improvement initiatives. Primary areas of interest include support for youth organizations, arts and culture, libraries, health advocacy, and community services.
How do I apply for a grant from Aalfs Family Foundation?
**Grant Sizes:** Grants range from $1,000 to $124,000. **Annual Giving:** Total grants awarded: $228,000 **Recent Grant Examples:** • Boys and Girls Club: $10,000 • Girls Inc.: $5,000 • Make-A-Wish Foundation, Urbandale: $1,000 • Ronald McDonald House: $1,000 • Sanford Community Center: $5,000 • Saturday in the Park: $2,000 • Sioux City Art Center Association: $10,000 • Sioux City Library Foundation: $10,000 • Sioux City Public Museum: $5,000 • United Way of Siouxland: $20,000 • MercyOne Siouxl…
Where does Aalfs Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily serves Polk and Woodbury counties in Iowa, with a concentration on the greater Siouxland area.
What size grants does Aalfs Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Aalfs Family Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $290K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aalfs Family Foundation's EIN?
Aalfs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1153158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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