Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa
The Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa is a private foundation with a filing location in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Iowa, including community, education, public-service, and local-government projects.
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa at a glance
In short: Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa gave $896K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Iowa. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $896,030
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,159
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,696,408
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa
- Contact
Application contact: Foundation Source
Mailing address: 55 Walls Drive 3Rd Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($300K). Together the top 10 received $607K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($285,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 94 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $37K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $518K (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $896K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $285,000 |
| City of Nora Springs Nora Springs, IA | Lookout Point Parking Lot Project | $75,506 |
| Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | Wee Soar Preschool, Central Springs CSD | $50,869 |
| City of Nora Springs Nora Springs, IA | Nora Springs Aquatic Center Updates | $50,000 |
| Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc Nora Springs, IA | to purchase New cardiac monitor | $36,782 |
| Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters Incorporated Nora Springs, IA | Central Springs AgEd Curriculum and FFA Chapter | $20,000 |
| City of Nora Springs Nora Springs, IA | Lot purchase north of 6th St. Parking lot | $17,500 |
| Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861- Waverly, IA | Nora Springs Civil War Memorial Restoration Project | $16,000 |
| City of Nora Springs Nora Springs, IA | Nora Springs Warning System Siren Update - Project | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,696,408 | $1,250,126 | $1,174,817 | $896,030 | 19 | $1,032,101 | $1,098,471 | $1,086,587 |
| 2023 | $22,558,599 | $703,432 | $1,288,326 | $990,270 | 19 | $1,123,581 | $554,873 | $1,033,748 |
| 2022 | $23,120,993 | $-1,301,825 | $883,370 | $517,751 | 18 | $646,521 | $292,521 | $1,049,856 |
| 2021 | $25,283,307 | $4,297,352 | $1,648,848 | $1,338,020 | 21 | $1,456,999 | $4,127,548 | $1,129,493 |
| 2020 | $22,612,219 | $805,843 | $1,064,321 | $770,500 | 17 | — | $641,528 | $1,079,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a community foundation, a college foundation, agricultural education, preschool, ambulance service, public facilities, and historical preservation.
The an individual recipient Area Community College Foundation says its mission is to raise funds to support the college’s educational mission. An individual recipient Ag Ed Boosters says it provides leadership instruction and educational materials to agriculture students. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $896,030. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed grants were $300,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for general and unrestricted purposes, and $285,000 to the an individual recipient Area Community College Foundation for the Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund. Other notable grants included $75,506 to the City of Nora Springs for a parking lot project, $50,869 to an individual recipient Community School District for Wee Soar Preschool, and $50,000 to the City of Nora Springs for aquatic center updates.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to an application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions listed in its application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angie L Pippert as president and director; Debra O’Banion as treasurer and director; Lori M Jost as director and secretary; Michael Marth as director and vice president; and Kenneth Kirk as director.
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa is led by Angie L Pippert, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angie L Pippert
Director & President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Debra O'Banion
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Kenneth Kirk
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Lori M Jost
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Michael Marth
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Debra O'Banion (Treas, Dir). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa
How much does Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa give each year?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa gave $896K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $990K across 19 grants.
What is Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's typical grant size?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $47,159, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa that year got $14K on average.
Where does Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa give grants?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nora Springs, IA (10 grants), Des Moines, IA (2 grants) and Manly, IA (2 grants).
Does Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's largest grantees?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's largest 2024 grantees include Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($300,000), City of Nora Springs ($157,206 across 5 grants) and Central Springs Community School District ($54,097 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($285,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a community foundation, a college foundation, agricultural education, preschool, ambulance service, public facilities, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's EIN?
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-5100130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/adams-family-foundation-of-nora-springs-iowa-morg_ccb7c10f78fe4c9881382b88c14e118c
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