Col Foundation
Col Foundation is a private foundation based in Humboldt, Iowa. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity in scholarships, fellowships, and assistance for people in need.
Col Foundation at a glance
In short: Col Foundation gave $42K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $740.351), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,200
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $740
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $4,221
- -85.4% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Col Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit materials in writing to the address of application. Fellowship awards may be used for anything to better the applicant; scholarships must be used for higher education.
- Review Cycle
- As defined in the application.
- Deadline
- As defined in the application.
- Contact
Application contact: Cathy Heider
Mailing address: 4 Willow, Humboldt, IA 50548
Phone: (515) 890-3752
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Col Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brian Feller ($50).
Organizations only. It also paid 56 grants to individuals ($42,150), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 237 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
How Col Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $41,800 |
| Brian Feller Spencer, IA | Schoarship | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,221 | $19,635 | $44,800 | $42,200 | 57 | $42,200 | $535 |
| 2024 | $28,895 | $51,273 | $45,625 | $43,125 | 55 | $43,125 | $573 |
| 2023 | $23,387 | $72,403 | $51,913 | $50,140 | 52 | $50,893 | — |
| 2022 | $2,757 | $38,475 | $39,115 | $37,500 | 44 | $37,500 | $25 |
| 2021 | $3,397 | $37,650 | $37,128 | $37,088 | 29 | $37,088 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists scholarships, fellowships, and assistance for those in need as its direct charitable activities. It states that scholarships must be used for higher education, while fellowship awards may be used for anything that will better the applicant.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $42,200. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $3,450, with a median of $200. The largest listed awards were scholarships to individual recipients in Iowa: one for $3,450, one for $2,200, and ten for $2,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leon Heider as president and Catherine Heider as vice president.
Col Foundation is led by Leon Heider, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leon Heider
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine Heider
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Col Foundation
How much does Col Foundation give each year?
Col Foundation gave $42K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 55 grants.
What is Col Foundation's typical grant size?
Col Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $740, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Col Foundation give grants?
Col Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Col Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Col Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship" (32 grants) and "Scholarship" (24 grants).
How large is Col Foundation?
Col Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What does Col Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists scholarships, fellowships, and assistance for those in need as its direct charitable activities. It states that scholarships must be used for higher education, while fellowship awards may be used for anything that will better the applicant. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Col Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Col Foundation's EIN?
Col Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2083759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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