Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
The Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Delaware that provides charitable funding to qualified organizations in Iowa. The foundation maintains its administrative office in Mason City, Iowa, and focuses on supporting community-based initiatives through grants to eligible nonprofits and governmental organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$141K
+15.6% YoY
Grant Count
38
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide giving for the benefit of people in Mason City and Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, through qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities.
Primary areas of interest include:
- Arts & culture
- Child welfare
- Education
- Food security
- Historic preservation
- Human services
- Medical services
- Safety
- Scholarships
- Senior welfare
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
May 31
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Mason City and Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $3.3 million (2024)
Annual Giving Rate: 4.0% of assets
Total Assets Trend:
- 2024: $3.3 million
- 2023: $3.4 million
- 2022: $3.6 million
EIN: 42-1280907
Classification: Private Foundation
Return Type: 990PF
Most Recent Filing: 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gregory C. Nicholas – President/Director
- Contact: 641-422-1600
- Address: 2601 4th St. NW, Mason City, IA 50401
Todd A. Blodgett – Director
Scott Brown – Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Blodgett | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Scott Brown | Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
| Gregory C Nicholas | Dir, Treas, VP | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced $160,000 in grants for 2024, demonstrating continued commitment to supporting community initiatives in North Iowa. The foundation has also partnered with other supporters to fund significant community projects, including a NICU upgrade at a local healthcare facility.
Bertha Stebens Foundation announces $160,000 in grants for 2024Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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