Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It supports local organizations and initiatives in Iowa and Wisconsin, with giving focused on helping families thrive, encouraging community innovation, and protecting the region’s natural beauty.
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alliant Energy Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 929 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Iowa. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,416,486
- -18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 929
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,601
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $28,478,463
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (105 of 806, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s 2025 filing lists Andy Kitslaar as the contact for requests and describes the materials to submit above. The website directs applicants to review the supported program types and use the community-grant application. The Foundation’s community-grant information limits eligibility to organizations serving communities in its Iowa and Wisconsin service territory; program materials also list exclusions, including individuals, for-profits, political or religious activity, and energy-related projects tied to Alliant’s core business.
- Review Cycle
- The website says the application will reopen November 2, 2026, for 2027 grants. The Foundation’s 2025 filing states that it has no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website says the application will reopen November 2, 2026, for 2027 grants.
- Contact
Application contact: Andy Kitslaar
Mailing address: 4902 N Biltmore Ln, Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 252-5024
Website: https://alliantenergy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
Who Alliant Energy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa Department of Natural Resources ($200K). Together the top 10 received $997K.
Grant Size Distribution
5,328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5,265 grants of 5,328 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated community-grant focus is organizations serving communities within its Iowa and Wisconsin service territory. In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 47% to recipients in Wisconsin; the remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (2%), Minnesota (1%), and Nebraska (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 929 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alliant Energy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 105 of 806 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $466 repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2025) to $3.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 929 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Department of Natural Resources Des Moines, IA | 2025 One Million Trees Plantings | $200,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | 2025 Drive Out Hunger Support | $175,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc Appleton, WI | 2025 Drive Out Hunger Support | $100,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc Hiawatha, IA | 2025 Drive Out Hunger Grant | $85,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | 2025 Drive Out Hunger Grant | $85,000 |
| Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | 2025 Wisconsin Community Tree Planting Program | $75,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc Waterloo, IA | 2025 Drive Out Hunger Grant | $50,000 |
| River Bend Food Reservoir Davenport, IA | 2025 Drive Out Hunger Grant | $50,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Rock County Inc Janesville, WI | Capital Campaign Support - Innovation Lab | $50,000 |
| Dubuque Community Y Dubuque, IA | STEM & Youth Innovation Labs | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,478,463 | $2,063,059 | $2,976,676 | $2,416,486 | 929 | $2,862,748 | $1,404,337 | $1,595,706 |
| 2024 | $29,398,896 | $1,828,882 | $3,348,903 | $2,960,371 | 1,213 | $3,266,898 | $1,217,709 | $1,552,675 |
| 2023 | $30,922,435 | $7,753,445 | $3,924,008 | $3,502,586 | 980 | $3,833,809 | $1,105,956 | $1,405,209 |
| 2022 | $27,069,866 | $2,927,324 | $3,852,712 | $3,420,814 | 1,160 | $3,718,393 | $1,376,303 | $1,326,213 |
| 2021 | $29,197,035 | $10,888,211 | $4,069,965 | $3,771,820 | 1,046 | $3,998,927 | $2,521,082 | $1,496,975 |
| 2020 | $21,207,080 | $2,777,835 | $3,224,422 | $2,929,518 | 1,389 | — | $722,997 | $1,132,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s community grants support four strategic areas: hunger and housing; workforce readiness; environmental stewardship; and community safety and engagement. Examples include food and nutrition programs, housing and shelter, literacy and STEM education, job training, conservation and environmental education, first-responder equipment, community events, playground updates, and disaster readiness.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin says its mission is to end hunger in southwest Wisconsin. The Food Bank of Iowa says it receives, warehouses, and distributes food to nonprofit member agencies serving people in need. Trees Forever says its mission is to plant and care for trees and the environment by empowering people, building community, and promoting stewardship. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions include helping people build skills and strong communities, supporting children’s learning through play, and providing community-wide hunger relief.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 929 grants totaling $2,416,486. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $200,000, with a median of $400. Notable awards included $200,000 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for 2025 One Million Trees plantings; $175,000 to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin for 2025 Drive Out Hunger support; and $100,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for the same purpose. Other awards included $85,000 each to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program and Food Bank of Iowa for Drive Out Hunger grants, and $75,000 to Trees Forever for a community tree-planting program.
The Foundation’s website says the 2026 community-grant application period is closed and is scheduled to reopen November 2, 2026, for 2027 grants. Its website describes one application and three review deadlines each year. The Foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, lists no application deadlines or award restrictions, and requests an identification of the nonprofit, a project description with funding details, timeline and goals, and a description of the problem or opportunity addressed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website lists Andy Kitslaar as executive director. Its 2025 filing lists Aimee Davis as president, David De Leon as vice president, Andy Kitslaar as secretary, and Colleen Thomas as treasurer. The filing also lists Amy Best, Robert Durian, and Mayuri Farlinger as directors.
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc is led by Aimee Davis, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aimee Davis
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Durian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Best
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mayuri Farlinger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Thomas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$96 (2021) → $212 (2025)
Andy Kitslaar
Secretary
On filings since 2024
20.4 hrs/week
$44K (2024) → $57K (2025)
David De Leon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Diane Cooke (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Bauer (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Terry Kouba (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Gallegos (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Adam Erdmann (2020–2021) — Senior Community Affairs Program Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $57K, to Andy Kitslaar (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
How much does Alliant Energy Foundation Inc give each year?
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 929 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 1,213 grants.
What is Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $2,601, across 929 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alliant Energy Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Alliant Energy Foundation Inc give grants?
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's top state is Iowa, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Wisconsin (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (123 grants), Cedar Rapids, IA (102 grants), Des Moines, IA (35 grants) and Dubuque, IA (28 grants).
Does Alliant Energy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 0% of Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 929) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gift" (670 grants), "Volunteer Grant Grant" (175 grants) and "2025 Drive Out Hunger Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa Department of Natural Resources ($200,000), Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin ($192,952 across 5 grants) and Food Bank of Iowa ($115,253 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alliant Energy Foundation Inc?
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc reported $28.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alliant Energy Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s community grants support four strategic areas: hunger and housing; workforce readiness; environmental stewardship; and community safety and engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliant Energy Foundation Inc?
The Foundation’s 2025 filing lists Andy Kitslaar as the contact for requests and describes the materials to submit above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1444065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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