Central Iowa Housing Foundation
Central Iowa Housing Foundation was a public charity based in West Des Moines, Iowa. It was a supporting organization for Polk County Health Services, Inc., providing support to help the organization carry out its charitable purposes. The foundation’s 2025 filing is marked as its final return: its board voted to dissolve it, and dissolution took effect on December 31, 2025. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Central Iowa Housing Foundation at a glance
In short: Central Iowa Housing Foundation gave $239K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $238,992
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $18,384
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to Central Iowa Housing Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 65814, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: (515) 321-0065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Central Iowa Housing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Variety Club of Central Iowa ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $239K (2025, 18 months). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $239K.
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Variety Club of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Optimae Des Moines, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Childserve Johnston, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Easterseals Iowa Des Moines, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Central Iowa Services and Shelter Des Moines, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Orchard Place Des Moines, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Mosaic Urbandale, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Mainstream Living Des Moines, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| On with Life Ankeny, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Candeo Johnston, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | — | $92,329 | $1,144,868 | $238,992 | 13 | $92,329 |
| 2024 | $1,052,539 | $25,711 | $67,312 | — | — | $25,711 |
| 2023 | $996,229 | $24,881 | $9,516 | — | — | $24,881 |
| 2022 | $911,741 | $40,032 | $8,591 | — | — | $40,032 |
| 2021 | $1,040,415 | $47,333 | $18,954 | $15,500 | 1 | $47,333 |
| 2020 | $1,212,036 | $41,937 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 1 | $41,937 |
| 2019 | $1,188,599 | $35,933 | $18,950 | $18,950 | 1 | $35,933 |
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation stated its mission as assisting Polk County Health Services, Inc. in carrying out its charitable purposes. Its filing says it supported funds set aside for the growth of Polk County Health Services and described that support as advancing improved access to health care, community-supported living services, job training, reliable and affordable housing, and full citizenship for people living with a brain health condition or disability.
The 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address a range of services. ChildServe says it partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life. Orchard Place describes its mission as developing strong futures for Iowa children and youth through services for those facing mental and behavioral health challenges. Mainstream Living says it provides residential services and programming for people with developmental disabilities and physical dependency. On With Life says it helps people living with brain injury get on with life through brain injury rehabilitation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $238,992. Grant amounts ranged from $9,496 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000. Listed recipients included Variety Club of Central Iowa, Optimae, ChildServe, Easterseals Iowa, Central Iowa Services and Shelter, Orchard Place, Mosaic, Mainstream Living, On With Life, Candeo, Crest Services, and Ellipsis Iowa. Each listed grant was designated as a donation. ChildServe, Orchard Place, Mainstream Living, and On With Life each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Kevin Crowley as president; Martha Boesenberg as secretary/treasurer; and Robert Schultz, Dustyn Curran, and Tom Hudson as directors.
Central Iowa Housing Foundation is led by Kevin Crowley, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Crowley
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schultz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustyn Curran
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hudson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Boesenberg
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Michael Dayton Left (2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Dayton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Ruch Left (2023) — President
- Former: Dustyn Curran Joined (2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Southworth Left (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Matt McGarvey Left (2023) — Director
- Former: Reagan Adjei Left (2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Ruch (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Jill Southworth (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Reagan Kwabena Adjei (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Bartusek (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancee McDowell (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jan Hogan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jay Brewer (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 Central Iowa Housing Foundation
How much does Central Iowa Housing Foundation give each year?
Central Iowa Housing Foundation gave $239K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. The 2025 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Central Iowa Housing Foundation's typical grant size?
Central Iowa Housing Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,384, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Central Iowa Housing Foundation give grants?
Central Iowa Housing Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (9 grants) and Johnston, IA (2 grants).
Does Central Iowa Housing Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Central Iowa Housing Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Central Iowa Housing Foundation's largest grantees?
Central Iowa Housing Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Variety Club of Central Iowa ($20,000), Optimae ($20,000) and Childserve ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Central Iowa Housing Foundation fund?
The foundation stated its mission as assisting Polk County Health Services, Inc. in carrying out its charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Central Iowa Housing Foundation?
Central Iowa Housing Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Central Iowa Housing Foundation's EIN?
Central Iowa Housing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1434741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Central Iowa Housing Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/central-iowa-housing-foundation-morg_87dd327bd64940dfb28e963fa80d5e55
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