Boone County Force
Boone County Force is a private foundation based in Boone, Iowa. It supports recreation and community enrichment opportunities for people living in Boone County, Iowa.
Boone County Force at a glance
In short: Boone County Force gave $39K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,875
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,777
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $721,542
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Boone County Force
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications electronically by Google Form or by submitting a PDF application with supporting documents. Its filing names Sara Klute Behn as the contact and says to use the attached application. The website states that the board meets in January, March, May, July, September, and November; the filing says requests are considered at a limited number of board meetings. Awards are generally made in Boone County, Iowa, for purposes that nurture county residents’ minds, bodies, and spirits.
- Contact
Application contact: Sara Klute Behn
Mailing address: PO Box 23, Boone, IA 50036
Phone: (515) 433-8470
Website: https://www.boonecountyforce.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boone County Force funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boone Baseball Club ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its purpose is to provide recreation and community enrichment opportunities to people living in Boone County, Iowa. Its 2025 grants went entirely to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Boone County Force open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $45K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boone Baseball Club Boone, IA | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Madrid Schools Madrid, IA | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Boone Parks Foundation Boone, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Youth Shelter Services Boone, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grand Heritage Foundation Boxholm, IA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Together Volleyball Boone, IA | Charitable | $2,600 |
| Boone Basketball Club Boone, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boone Middle School Boone, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Ledges Boone, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Child Care Junction Boone, IA | Charitable | $1,875 |
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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 | $721,542 | $53,300 | $52,780 | $38,875 | 14 | $38,875 | $30,268 | $39,969 |
| 2024 | $721,022 | $43,345 | $47,921 | $33,845 | 13 | $33,845 | $25,366 | $38,964 |
| 2023 | $725,598 | $20,293 | $56,206 | $43,200 | 10 | $43,200 | $12,951 | $37,302 |
| 2022 | $761,511 | $38,595 | $58,896 | $44,941 | 11 | $44,941 | $27,446 | $39,624 |
| 2021 | $781,812 | $60,226 | $55,999 | $40,580 | 12 | $40,580 | $48,163 | $44,904 |
| 2020 | $777,585 | $29,318 | $54,042 | $40,462 | 13 | — | $16,001 | $40,603 |
| 2019 | $802,309 | $19,695 | $53,379 | $41,175 | 12 | — | $14,489 | $41,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boone County Force reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Building strong individuals, families and communities by nurturing the mind, body and spirit.” Its website says funding may support programs offered by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, or government entities. Its guidelines prioritize programs that serve people of all ages, reach people who could not otherwise afford them, and are within the funds available.
Among its 2025 grantees, Child Care Junction Inc. describes its mission as providing child care and child development for children of all abilities, ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $38,875 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,200, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable awards included $5,200 each to Boone Baseball Club and Madrid Schools; $5,000 each to Boone Parks Foundation and Youth Shelter Services; and $4,500 to Grand Heritage Foundation. Child Care Junction Inc. received $1,875.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sara Klute Behn as president; Christine Heinz as vice president; Cody Bowers as treasurer; and Meredith Mahoney-Nerem as secretary. Directors listed are Rich Wrage, Darci Newcomb, Brian Reimers, Alex Kretzinger, Rachel Sprengeler-Mann, and Mikel Brandhorst.
Boone County Force is led by Sara Klute Behn, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara Klute Behn
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Reimers
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darci Newcomb
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Sprengeler-Mann
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Wrage
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Kretzinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mikel Brandhorst
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Bowers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Mahoney-Nerem
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Heinz
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chris Jacobsen (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Abby Rouse (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maddie Swanson (2019) — Director
- Former: Weston Williams (2019) — 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 Boone County Force
How much does Boone County Force give each year?
Boone County Force gave $39K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 13 grants.
What is Boone County Force's typical grant size?
Boone County Force's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,777, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boone County Force that year got $4K on average.
Where does Boone County Force give grants?
Boone County Force gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boone, IA (10 grants) and Madrid, IA (2 grants).
Does Boone County Force give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Boone County Force's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Boone County Force's largest grantees?
Boone County Force's largest 2025 grantees include Boone Baseball Club ($5,200), Madrid Schools ($5,200) and Boone Parks Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boone County Force?
Boone County Force reported $722K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Boone County Force fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Building strong individuals, families and communities by nurturing the mind, body and spirit.” Its website says funding may support programs offered by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, or government entities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boone County Force?
The foundation accepts applications electronically by Google Form or by submitting a PDF application with supporting documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Boone County Force's EIN?
Boone County Force's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0920043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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