Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Ames, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it made $294 in qualifying distributions.
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,809
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $-908
- -146.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $294
- -67.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $414
- -70.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning gives
- In 2021 it paid out 759% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $198.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $198 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,809 | $-908 | $414 | — | — | $294 | — |
| 2023 | $8,131 | $1,972 | $1,389 | — | — | $894 | — |
| 2022 | $7,548 | $1,525 | $1,940 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,963 | $2,186 | $2,642 | $198 | 1 | $3,182 | $419 |
| 2020 | $8,419 | $1,137 | $617 | — | — | — | $419 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning is led by Robert Wallace, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Wallace
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Gunning
Secretary-Tr
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roger Nass
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning
How large is Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning?
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning?
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Ames, IA. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning operate?
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning's EIN?
Ames Area Wood Turners James Gunning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3117421. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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