Farrer Endowment Foundation
The Farrer Endowment Foundation is a private foundation based in Mason City, Iowa, established in 1984. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and serves as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting community initiatives within Iowa.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$306K
-5.3% YoY
Grant Count
37
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+2.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities emphasize youth services and public libraries. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Community improvement
- Youth development
- Recreation and swimming programs
- Emergency services support
- Cancer research and oncology
- Scholarships
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: $15,000 (varies by program)
Review Cycle
January–April 30 (annually)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with particular emphasis on Cerro Gordo County and the Mason City area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $5,739,516
- Total Giving: $305,900–$310,208 (most recent year)
- Total Revenue: $527,009
- Total Expenses: $318,635
- Number of Employees: 0
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| 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
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Collin Davison – President (7 hours/week)
- Frank B. Inghram – Vice President & Treasurer (12 hours/week)
- Gerald M. Stambaugh – Secretary (7 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLIN DAVISON | PRESIDENT | 7 | — |
| FRANK B INGHRAM | V-P, TREASURER | 12 | — |
| GERALD M STAMBAUGH | SECY | 7 | — |
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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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