CSB Foundation
Promoting philanthropy by 1) supporting nonprofit organizations; 2) making grants to qualified nonprofits; 3) holding and investing funds for the benefit of nonprofit organizations including donor advised funds; 4) general education to the public about charitable giving and estate planning.
CSB Foundation at a glance
In short: CSB Foundation gave $674K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $673,577
- +512.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,842
- +308.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,667
- Total assets
- $2,261,394
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who CSB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Mount AYR ($400K). Together the top 9 received $674K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 25 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CSB Foundation gives
- Giving grew 898% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $68K (2021) to $674K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $674K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Mount AYR Mount AYR, IA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $400,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $109,910 |
| Princess Theater Troupe Inc Mount AYR, IA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $55,000 |
| Ringgold County Fair Association Mount AYR, IA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Iowa Catholic Radio Foundation Des Moines, IA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $21,667 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Clay Elementary School PTO Altoona, PA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $15,000 |
| New Life Lutheran Church Norwalk, IA | Conitnuing Operations of the Organization | $12,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | Continuing Operations of the Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,261,394 | $906,114 | $706,016 | $673,577 | 9 | $692,403 |
| 2023 | $3,513,009 | $915,658 | $153,475 | $109,933 | 6 | $354,668 |
| 2022 | $2,750,826 | $1,392,967 | $256,681 | $218,205 | 7 | $602,655 |
| 2021 | $1,614,540 | $993,863 | $79,378 | $67,500 | 3 | $342,229 |
| 2020 | $700,055 | $297,578 | $3,106 | — | — | $4,578 |
About CSB Foundation
Based on IRS filings
CSB Foundation is a public charity, based in Norwalk, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $674K. Net investment income was $692K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CSB Foundation is led by Nathaniel Tagtow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathaniel Tagtow
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Ochanpaugh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ghrist
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Petersen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Albrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Griese
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Albrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wade Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Stevens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Albrecht
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Meinecke
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Lester (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 CSB Foundation
How much does CSB Foundation give each year?
CSB Foundation gave $674K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is CSB Foundation's typical grant size?
CSB Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,667, and its average grant was $74,842, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does CSB Foundation give grants?
CSB Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mount AYR, IA (3 grants) and Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does CSB Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on CSB Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Continuing Operations of the Organization" (8 grants).
Who are CSB Foundation's largest grantees?
CSB Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Mount AYR ($400,000), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($109,910) and Princess Theater Troupe Inc ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CSB Foundation?
CSB Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $906K.
What is CSB Foundation's EIN?
CSB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3046849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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