Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust
The Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 1958, it operates as an independent foundation focused on providing educational support to qualifying individuals in Iowa.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$59K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust awards scholarships and loans to worthy and needy young Protestant male residents of Iowa for collegiate or professional study within the state. Support is specifically directed toward individuals preparing for careers in Christian service.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Iowa, with particular emphasis on supporting residents of the state for in-state educational pursuits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,033,196 (2024)
- Total Assets: $2,483,708 (2021)
- Annual Giving: $92,875 (2024)
- EIN: 42-6053621
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
120 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROCTOR DAVID JW | TRUSTEE | 2 | $26,033 |
| VAN VLEET CHRISTOPHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,984 |
| MORGAN MONICA L | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,983 |
Contact Information
Address: 801 Grand Ave, Suite 3700, Des Moines, IA 50309-8004
Telephone: (515) 246-5802
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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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