Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc is a public charity based in Carroll, Iowa. It administers charitable funds, including funds received from the State of Iowa, for the benefit of citizens in Carroll and Sac counties.
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc at a glance
In short: Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc gave $375K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Iowa. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $374,585
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,407
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,272
- Total assets
- $1,928,193
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that grants are limited to qualified projects and eligible governmental or charitable organizations. It describes documentation required after approval but does not specify an application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 721 N Main St, Carroll, IA 51401
Phone: (712) 792-3508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc
Community Foundation of Carroll County Small Grants
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Strategic Grants and General Grants
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc
Amount
US $1,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Sac City IA ($43K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated funding purpose includes benefits for citizens of Carroll and Sac counties, Iowa. All 2025 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2021) to $375K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sac City IA Sac City, IA | Sac City Library addition & playgro | $43,067 |
| Sac County IA Sac City, IA | Sauk rail trail reconstruction | $37,118 |
| Coon Rapids Bayard Comm Schoo Coon Rapids, IA | School project | $34,344 |
| City of Early IA Early, IA | Park renovation | $25,000 |
| Sac County Fair Board Sac City, IA | Water line & concrete for show barn | $24,250 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation Manning, IA | Street crossing & playground replac | $22,500 |
| City of Lidderdale Lidderdale, IA | Park improvements | $21,500 |
| New Hope Village Foundation Carroll, IA | Tandem tricycle | $20,000 |
| City of Lake View IA Lake View, IA | Community center walk-in cooler | $14,162 |
| American Legion Post # 607 Manning, IA | Honor guard uniforms | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,928,193 | $474,984 | $425,730 | $374,585 | 26 | $85,515 |
| 2024 | $1,878,943 | $448,950 | $426,777 | $358,909 | 26 | $65,923 |
| 2023 | $1,856,771 | $537,575 | $402,893 | $345,109 | 20 | $-24,200 |
| 2022 | $1,726,314 | $462,593 | $394,748 | $334,128 | 19 | $39,125 |
| 2021 | $1,656,468 | $361,866 | $305,266 | $212,267 | 12 | $34,245 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated purpose is to administer and grow charitable and endowment funds for the benefit of Iowa citizens. Its filing says that state funds are used for public-benefit projects in Carroll and Sac counties, with 25% of those funds required to be placed in permanent endowments. The remaining state funds support community opportunities, including cultural, educational, recreational, public-health, and public-safety projects.
The foundation says it awards grants only to qualified projects that meet its charitable objectives and benefit community citizens. Eligible recipients include governmental organizations and organizations recognized as eligible under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), or similarly qualified organizations.
Examples of supported organizations include the Sac County Fair Board, whose stated mission is to obtain, maintain, and preserve county-owned assets used for fair and fairgrounds purposes; New Hope Village Foundation, which says it provides financial assistance to help New Hope Village enrich the quality of life for individuals with disabilities; and Manning Fire and Rescue Association, whose stated mission is to serve local communities and ensure safety.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $374,585. Individual grants ranged from $5,500 to $43,067, with a median of $9,272. Examples include $43,067 to the City of Sac City for a library addition and playground; $37,118 to Sac County for Sauk Rail Trail reconstruction; and $34,344 to Coon Rapids Bayard Community School for a school project.
Other 2025 grants included $24,250 to the Sac County Fair Board for a water line and concrete for its show barn; $22,500 to Manning Betterment Foundation for a street crossing and playground replacement; and $20,000 to New Hope Village Foundation for a tandem tricycle. The Animal Rescue of Carroll received $10,000 for a dog-run improvement project. The grantee describes its work as sheltering and caring for lost, unwanted, and homeless dogs and cats, with a focus on adoption, education, cruelty prevention, spay and neuter programs, and reuniting lost pets with their owners.
The foundation’s filing describes grants for projects such as facility improvements, child care, recreation, trails, community centers, and public safety. After a grant is approved, the organization requires written certification that funds will be used as described, a project-cost summary with expenditure documentation, a final report on implementation and community impact, and photographs or other recognition of the contribution. It may also conduct a site visit for a large project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stacey Tonniges as President and CEO. Directors listed are Brian Johnson, Charles Nixon, Jon Heim, Sondra Rierson, Ben Lorenzen, Brad Pick, and Chris Danner. Sharday Wissler is listed as Secretary.
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc is led by Stacey Tonniges, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacey Tonniges
President & CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brad Pick
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Charles Nixon
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chris Danner
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jon Heim
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sondra Rierson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ben Lorenzen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sharday Wissler
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kara Havick (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Sharday Eischeid (2024) — Director
- Former: Gina Badding (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jessica Morton (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jon Sturm (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Behrens (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Kevin Milligan (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Charlie Nixon (2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Lake (2021) — Director
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 Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc
How much does Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc give each year?
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc gave $375K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $359K across 26 grants.
What is Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's typical grant size?
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,272, and its average grant was $14,407, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc give grants?
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc 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 Carroll, IA (7 grants), Manning, IA (4 grants), Sac City, IA (3 grants) and Coon Rapids, IA (3 grants).
Does Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's largest grantees?
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include City of Sac City IA ($43,067), Sac County IA ($37,118) and Coon Rapids Bayard Comm Schoo ($34,344), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc?
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $475K.
What does Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is to administer and grow charitable and endowment funds for the benefit of Iowa citizens. Its filing says that state funds are used for public-benefit projects in Carroll and Sac counties, with 25% of those funds required to be placed in permanent endowments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc?
The filing states that grants are limited to qualified projects and eligible governmental or charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's EIN?
Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1413585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Comm Foundation of Carroll County Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/comm-foundation-of-carroll-county-inc-morg_ee5493d0f7ed41c5a8e64115db627cb6
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