Emily Wagner Foundation
Emily Wagner Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $508.
Emily Wagner Foundation at a glance
In short: Emily Wagner Foundation gave $508 across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $508), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $508
- +408.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $508
- +408.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $508
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Emily Wagner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Des Moines Public Library Foundation ($508).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2020) to $508 (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $508.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Public Library Foundation Des Moines, IA | BOOKS | $508 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $508 | $508 | 1 | $508 |
| 2020 | $508 | $100 | $100 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emily Wagner Foundation is led by Sandra Wagner, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sandra Wagner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Emily Wagner Foundation
How much does Emily Wagner Foundation give each year?
Emily Wagner Foundation gave $508 across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $100 across 1 grant.
What is Emily Wagner Foundation?
Emily Wagner Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Emily Wagner Foundation operate?
Emily Wagner Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Emily Wagner Foundation's EIN?
Emily Wagner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3154968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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