Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation
The Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation is a private foundation based in Storm Lake, Iowa. Its 2025 filing describes a scholarship program supporting post-secondary education for individuals who are residents of Buena Vista County, Iowa, or graduated from a high school located there.
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation at a glance
In short: Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation gave $456K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $455,897
- +39.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- +75.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,332
- -20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $12,339,792
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (75% 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 Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation
- How to Apply
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Interested individuals should submit a letter to Kyle Cejka at the organization’s address. The scholarship is for individuals who are Buena Vista County, Iowa residents or graduates of a high school located in the county. Awards go directly to recipients’ educational institutions.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states an annual deadline of June 30. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states an annual deadline of June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Kyle Cejka
Mailing address: 1337 N Seneca St 201, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone: (702) 732-6371
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan Christian ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 71 individual scholarships ($452,697), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The scholarship eligibility described in the filing is tied to Buena Vista County, Iowa. In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 9% to South Dakota, 8% to Nebraska, 4% to Missouri, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2024) to $456K (2025). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $388,056 |
| Morgan Christian Indianola, IA | Scholarship | $3,200 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,339,792 | $1,672,045 | $671,651 | $455,897 | 72 | $534,419 | $613,939 | $883,570 |
| 2024 | $11,316,517 | $366,285 | $474,173 | $326,902 | 41 | $393,787 | $342,741 | $578,081 |
| 2022 | $855,810 | $855,810 | — | — | — | — | $5,810 | $8,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $884K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes a scholarship program for post-secondary education. It does not state a broader mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $455,897. Grant amounts ranged from $615 to $18,357, with a median of $3,200. The largest listed awards went to individual recipients and were designated for scholarships; the largest was $18,357.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Connell as president, Kyle Cejka as secretary, and Duane Queen as director.
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation is led by Daniel Connell, President & D since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Connell
President & D
President & Director → President & D, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$40K (2024) → $40K (2025)
Duane Queen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$30K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Kyle Cejka
Secretary & T
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & T, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$30K (2024) → $33K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Daniel Connell (President, D). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation
How much does Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation give each year?
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation gave $456K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $327K across 41 grants.
What is Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation's typical grant size?
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,200, and its average grant was $6,332, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation give grants?
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (9%) and Nebraska (8%).
Does Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 72 grants with a stated purpose on Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (72 grants).
How large is Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation?
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $534K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $884K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation fund?
The filing describes a scholarship program for post-secondary education. It does not state a broader mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation?
Interested individuals should submit a letter to Kyle Cejka at the organization’s address. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation's EIN?
Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4828978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cole-Hadenfeldt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cole-hadenfeldt-foundation-morg_e514014358ac4c20a9351f0a73c64b88
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