Constance L French Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Waukee, IA EIN: 87-6541249

Constance L French Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Waukee, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $354K.

Key facts about Constance L French Charitable

EIN: 87-6541249
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,450,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $483,333
Median grant: $500,000
Total assets: $2,112,330
Primary geography: Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Constance L French Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Constance L French Charitable's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Iowa (100%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Constance L French Charitable gives

Giving grew 471% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 957% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-35.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

+262.5% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$483K

+141.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Constance L French Charitable reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Constance L French Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Iowa $1.4M (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Iowa

Cities

Des MoinesJohnstonWest Des MoinesSeal Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,112,330	$3,253,761	$3,698,717
Revenue	$355,401	$-31,506	$-713,578
Expenses	$1,496,832	$419,142	$293,685
Qualifying Distributions	$1,451,635	$401,646	$241,496
Net Investment Income	$354,087	$82,285	$67,860
Distributable Amount	$151,757	$173,833	$201,589

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Childserve Homes Inc ($600,000), Mercyone Des Moines Foundation ($500,000), Link Associates ($350,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDSERVE HOMES INC Johnston, IA	UNRESTRICTED GIFT - GENERAL SUPPORT	$600,000
MERCYONE DES MOINES FOUNDATION Des Moines, IA	UNRESTRICTED GIFT - GENERAL SUPPORT	$500,000
LINK ASSOCIATES West Des Moines, IA	UNRESTRICTED GIFT - GENERAL SUPPORT	$350,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Constance French	Trustee	0.25	$7,500
Noel Brdicko	Trustee	0.25	$7,500
Leon Shearer	Trustee	0.25	$7,500
Tracy Moore	Trustee	0.25	$7,500

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constance L French Charitable?

Constance L French Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Waukee, IA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Constance L French Charitable?

As of 2024, Constance L French Charitable holds $2.1M in total assets with $355K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.

Where does Constance L French Charitable operate?

Constance L French Charitable has awarded grants in California, Iowa.

What size grants does Constance L French Charitable award?

In 2024, Constance L French Charitable awarded 3 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $483K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Constance L French Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Constance L French Charitable reported a distributable amount of $152K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.