Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grinnell, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $568K. Net investment income was $885K.
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation at a glance
In short: Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation gave $568K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $568,398
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,200
- +259.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,691,500
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ahrens Park Foundation ($545K). Together the top 7 received $568K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $412K (2021) to $568K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $568K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahrens Park Foundation Grinnell, IA | Operating Funds, Capital Purchases | $545,257 |
| Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Grinnell, IA | Programming, Early Childhood, Educaiton | $5,766 |
| Grinnell School of Music Grinnell, IA | Operations | $5,100 |
| Read 2 Lead Grinnell, IA | Programming | $5,000 |
| City of Grinnell Parks & Recreation Department Grinnell, IA | Senior Programming | $3,300 |
| Local Non Profits Grinnell, IA | Programming | $2,725 |
| LINK Inc Grinnell, IA | Programming | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,691,500 | $1,705,150 | $1,978,852 | $568,398 | 7 | $1,222,495 | $885,310 |
| 2023 | $7,180,144 | $778,441 | $2,029,760 | $451,374 | 20 | $1,138,025 | $1,012,851 |
| 2022 | $7,263,332 | $632,847 | $2,090,302 | $516,310 | 9 | $1,392,423 | $637,879 |
| 2021 | $7,646,204 | $907,532 | $1,952,916 | $411,645 | 6 | — | $656,210 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation is led by Julie Gosselink, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Gosselink
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$181K (2021) → $196K (2024)
David Clay
Inevstment Chair & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Witt
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Fitzgerald
Treasurer, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$148K (2021) → $162K (2024)
Chad Ahrens
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $196K, to Julie Gosselink (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation
How much does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation give each year?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation gave $568K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $451K across 20 grants.
What is Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's typical grant size?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $81,200, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation give grants?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grinnell, IA (7 grants).
Does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Programming" (3 grants).
Who are Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's largest grantees?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ahrens Park Foundation ($545,257), Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation ($5,766) and Grinnell School of Music ($5,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's EIN?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1906775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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