Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ames, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $506K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $254K. Net investment income was $129K.
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation at a glance
In short: Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation gave $254K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,485
- +130.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,355
- +394.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $506,404
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa State University Foundation ($190K). Together the top 7 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 78 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 391% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $254K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | To Support Educational Programs | $190,000 |
| The Willa Cather Foundation Red Cloud, NE | To Support Arts and Humanities | $45,735 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| UnityPoint Health Des Moines Founda Des Moines, IA | To support community programs | $5,500 |
| Stephens Auditorium Performing Arts Ames, IA | To Support Arts & Humanities | $2,500 |
| SOMOS Taos Sante Fe, NM | To Support Educational Programs | $500 |
| Ames Police Foundation Ames, IA | To Support Community Programs | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506,404 | $128,585 | $256,507 | $254,485 | 7 | $254,485 | $128,585 | $65,141 |
| 2024 | $634,326 | $191,324 | $112,540 | $110,209 | 15 | $110,209 | $191,324 | $53,761 |
| 2023 | $556,249 | $12,890 | $217,301 | $205,491 | 18 | $205,491 | $12,890 | $48,925 |
| 2022 | $773,393 | $206,897 | $161,166 | $145,972 | 17 | $148,172 | $195,451 | $57,968 |
| 2021 | $727,662 | $144,180 | $64,087 | $53,757 | 21 | $55,057 | $149,846 | $58,093 |
| 2020 | $658,997 | $75,663 | $115,978 | $112,240 | 3 | — | $74,191 | $40,094 |
| 2019 | $699,312 | $86,376 | $26,737 | $8,965 | 4 | — | $63,662 | $39,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation is led by Ana Hays McCracken, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ana Hays McCracken
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward R McCracken
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ana Hayes (2019–2023) — President
- Former: David McCracken (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathi L. Dente (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation
How much does Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation give each year?
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation gave $254K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 15 grants.
What is Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's typical grant size?
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $36,355, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation give grants?
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ames, IA (3 grants).
Does Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Educational Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's largest grantees?
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa State University Foundation ($190,000), The Willa Cather Foundation ($45,735) and Leland Stanford Junior University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation?
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation reported $506K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's EIN?
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1329495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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