Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
The mission of the burlington/west burlington area development foundation is to raise revenue, help develop the image of the burlington/west burlington cities and des Moines county, and to promote the development of the community on behalf of its citizens and residents. The preparation and development of the community will be enhanced by educating the public regarding development projects and opportunities.
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation gave $293K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,450
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,817
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,950
- Total assets
- $1,604,384
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
Destination Greater Burlington Grant
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Greater Burlington CVB Grants
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
Amount
Sports Grant up to $50,000 (with 50% match)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sports Grant
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
Amount
$50,000 state funds + $25,000 cash match
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grow Greater Burlington ($173K). Together the top 3 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $347K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Greater Burlington Burlington, IA | Commun. Development | $172,500 |
| Downtown Partners Burlington, IA | Commun. Development | $75,950 |
| Burlingtonwest Burlington Chamber Burlington, IA | Commun. Development | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,604,384 | $486,600 | $511,475 | $293,450 | 3 | $1,165 |
| 2023 | $1,700,312 | $1,562,938 | $608,800 | $260,000 | 3 | $13 |
| 2022 | $520,051 | $124,802 | $612,636 | $347,000 | 3 | $24 |
| 2021 | $1,012,885 | $288,790 | $380,137 | $337,000 | 3 | $26 |
| 2020 | $1,097,616 | $62,288 | $354,098 | $337,000 | 3 | $56 |
About Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Burlington, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $293K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation is led by Brock Ita, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brock Ita
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kozlowski Left
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Sherwood
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hart
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Hoyer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Bowen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lundgren
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mercer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lien
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Jolin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy O'Brien
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Della Schmidt Left
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Sanchez Left
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Shinn Left
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCoy
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Della Schmidt (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Kozlowski (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Matt Shinn (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mary Beth Sanchez (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Barb Gerst (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Katie Whitaker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerry Courtney (2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Leiting (2021) — Director
- Former: Gena Parsons (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Burkhart (2020) — President
- Former: Jim Olson (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Peterson (2020) — Director
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 Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation
How much does Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation give each year?
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation gave $293K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $260K across 3 grants.
What is Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation's typical grant size?
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,950, and its average grant was $97,817, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation give grants?
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, IA (3 grants).
Does Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Commun. Development" (3 grants).
How large is Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation?
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $487K.
What is Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation?
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Burlington, IA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation's EIN?
Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0283432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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