Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund
To empower iowans to participate in our democracy by registering to vote, educating themselves about the issues, and voting in all elections.
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund at a glance
In short: Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund gave $132K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,140
- +230.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,070
- +230.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $66,070
- Total assets
- $5,952
- -93.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa Farmers Union ($66K). Together the top 2 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Farmers Union Nevada, IA | Education | $66,070 |
| Iowa Main Street Alliance Coralville, IA | Education | $66,070 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,952 | $243,564 | $332,325 | $132,140 | 2 |
| 2024 | $94,713 | $327,518 | $366,865 | $40,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $134,060 | $182,341 | $339,106 | $176,250 | 8 |
| 2022 | $290,825 | $560,000 | $269,175 | $200,000 | 1 |
About Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $132K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund is led by Jamie Burch Elliot, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Burch Elliot
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $84K (2025)
Fred Hubbell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Boyd
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Miller Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jessica Vanden Berg (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Loree Miles (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Cobb (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Speed (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Theresa Kehoe (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to Jamie Burch Elliot (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund
How much does Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund give each year?
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund gave $132K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund?
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What is Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund?
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund operate?
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund's EIN?
Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2849854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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