Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Johnston, Iowa, established in 2007. The Foundation is organized to strengthen and transform the health and smiles of all Iowans by providing funds to other tax-exempt organizations, governments, and academic institutions undertaking projects that support and improve health outcomes across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.4M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+6.3% YoY
Grant Count
61
+10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Strengthen and transform the health and smiles of all Iowans.
Strategic Vision: Robust community systems and partnerships empower and engage all Iowans to have optimal dental, vision, and overall health.
The Foundation directs funding through three strategic focus areas:
- Education and Advocacy — Activities that promote healthy smiles and health awareness
- Access and Prevention — Projects that expand access to dental and health services
- Policy and Research — Work that advances evidence-based health improvements
Funding Categories:
- Oral Health — Activities that promote healthy smiles for all Iowans
- Oral and Overall Health Integration — Activities that strengthen connections between dental, physical, and emotional health
- Overall Health — Wellness, vision, and related activities that enable Iowans to live healthy and active lives
All funding is evaluated through an equity lens, with the Foundation committed to addressing barriers within health care systems and striving for statewide reach.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $208 to $991,318.
How to Apply
** The Foundation operates as a trust-based funder, striving to be open and responsive in its grantmaking. Grant guidelines are updated annually. The Foundation hosts virtual information sessions in January to discuss grant updates, guidelines, and partnership opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations and projects in Iowa, with a stated commitment to statewide reach. Some grantmaking extends to Illinois and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $40.5 million
- Total Revenue: $6.24 million
- Total Expenses: $3.71 million
- Total Liabilities: $183,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,386,667 | $40,465,001 | $34,090,598 |
| Revenue | $6,218,446 | $6,236,808 | $6,744,772 |
| Expenses | $3,848,656 | $3,712,391 | $4,135,563 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,216,946 | $335,308 | $642,792 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
DDIF: Community of Health Grants
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
DDIF: Smile Grants
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
DDIF: System and Capacity Building Grants
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL SCHMALTZ | PRESIDENT | 0.39 | — |
| JEFF CHAFFIN DDS | DIRECTOR | 1.17 | — |
| DONNA GRANT DDS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $900 |
| NATHAN HEHR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $900 |
| MICHAEL METTS DO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $900 |
| SUZANNA DE BACA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $900 |
| SCOTT RAECKER | DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NAFISSA CISSE EGBUONYEMPHPHD | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MISSY GOWEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HAYLEY HARVEY DDS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAN CAPLAN DDS PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TRACY RODGERS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER VERMEER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HEIDI BELL OD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $900 |
| SHERRY PERKINS | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 0.67 | — |
| SUZANNE HECKENLAIBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation announced that 2026 grant applications opened the week of January 12th. The Foundation released updated 2026 Grant Guidelines and hosted virtual information sessions in January to discuss grant updates and partnership opportunities.
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Now Accepting 2026 Funding ...The Foundation publishes an annual Community Impact and Foundation Annual Report, with the 2024 report documenting the Foundation's strategic goals and grantmaking activities.
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Now Accepting 2026 Funding ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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