Don Franz Broadcast Journalism
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism is a private foundation based in Sioux Center, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports scholarships for journalism candidates, including awards designated for broadcast journalism.
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism at a glance
In short: Don Franz Broadcast Journalism gave $30K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,400
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,900
- -42.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $568,761
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (38% 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 Don Franz Broadcast Journalism
- How to Apply
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Contact Luke Kaemingk; the filing directs applicants to contact ProFinum Inc. for an application copy. Awards are restricted to journalism candidates.
- Review Cycle
- Submission deadlines correspond with the school year ending.
- Deadline
- Submission deadlines correspond with the school year ending.
- Contact
Application contact: Luke Kaemingk
Mailing address: PO Box 135, 1701 S Main Ave, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: (712) 722-0100
Email: lukek@peoples-ebank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don Franz Broadcast Journalism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Micah Johnson ($2K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($5,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Iowa (38%), Wisconsin (25%), Minnesota (25%), North Dakota (6%), and South Dakota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Don Franz Broadcast Journalism gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $33K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,700 |
| Micah Johnson Ames, IA | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Lexie Yokiel Winona, MN | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Quentin Guanella Dubuque, IA | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Kaiden Jenson Waverly, IA | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Jaydin Loya River Falls, WI | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Kayla Halvorsen River Falls, WI | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Landon Mattson River Falls, WI | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Ella Clevenger Austin, MN | Scholorship | $1,900 |
| Ashley Newman Dubuque, IA | Scholorship | $1,900 |
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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 | $568,761 | $66,717 | $36,234 | $30,400 | 16 | $30,400 | $66,316 | $25,844 |
| 2024 | $538,278 | $64,539 | $40,881 | $32,840 | 10 | $32,840 | $50,578 | $25,807 |
| 2023 | $514,620 | $39,774 | $35,787 | $28,884 | 3 | $29,954 | $33,941 | $30,630 |
| 2022 | $510,633 | $28,593 | $39,730 | $30,252 | 3 | $31,242 | $17,842 | $29,873 |
| 2021 | $522,409 | $51,668 | $35,465 | $29,355 | 5 | $30,210 | $45,548 | $31,556 |
| 2020 | $506,206 | $5,945 | $32,527 | $26,125 | 5 | — | $13,322 | $29,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don Franz Broadcast Journalism reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed are scholarships, including awards with purposes described as “broadcast journalism scholarship” and “scholarship.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $30,400. Each grant was $1,900. The listed grants went to individual recipients in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Luke Kaemingk and to contact ProFinum Inc. for a copy of the application. The stated award restriction is “journalism candidate.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peoples Bank – Luke Kaemingk as trustee.
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's only listed officer is Peoples Bank - Luke Kaemingk, Trustee on the 2025 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peoples Bank - Luke Kaemingk
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Profinium INC - Stephen Roesner (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Profinium INC - Wade H Abed II (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Don Franz Broadcast Journalism
How much does Don Franz Broadcast Journalism give each year?
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism gave $30K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 10 grants.
What is Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's typical grant size?
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's median grant in 2025 was $1,900, and its average grant was $1,900, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don Franz Broadcast Journalism give grants?
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's top state is Iowa, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (25%) and Minnesota (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were River Falls, WI (3 grants), Winona, MN (2 grants) and Dubuque, IA (2 grants).
Does Don Franz Broadcast Journalism give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholorship" (13 grants).
Who are Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's largest grantees?
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's largest 2025 grantees include Micah Johnson ($1,900), Lexie Yokiel ($1,900) and Quentin Guanella ($1,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($5,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Don Franz Broadcast Journalism?
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism reported $569K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Don Franz Broadcast Journalism fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed are scholarships, including awards with purposes described as “broadcast journalism scholarship” and “scholarship.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don Franz Broadcast Journalism?
Contact Luke Kaemingk; the filing directs applicants to contact ProFinum Inc. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's EIN?
Don Franz Broadcast Journalism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6727005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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