Brenton Foundation
Brenton Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $101K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$101K
+22.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+17.0% YoY
About Brenton Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brenton Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $101K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Des Moines Metro Opera ($40,000), Greater Des Moines Botancial Garden ($26,000), Brenton Arboretum ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| BRENTON ARBORETUM DALLAS CENTER, IA | CHARITABLE | $13,000 |
| DALLAS CENTER CELEBRATIONS DALLAS CENTER, IA | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| DES MOINES ART CENTER DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| DES MOINES METRO OPERA INDIANOLA, IA | CHARITABLE | $40,000 |
| DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| DES MOINES SYMPHONY DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| FRIENDS OF IOWA PUBLIC RADIO JOHNSTON, IA | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| GREATER DES MOINES BOTANCIAL GARDEN DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $26,000 |
| HUNGER FREE DALLAS COUNTY DALLAS CENTER, IA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNIUS C BRENTON | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Brenton Foundation operate?
Brenton Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does Brenton Foundation award?
In 2024, Brenton Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brenton Foundation's EIN?
Brenton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1330275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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