Florence Mabel Barlow Trust
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust is a private foundation, based in Cherokee, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $829.
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust at a glance
In short: Florence Mabel Barlow Trust gave $103K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $103,436
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- Average grant
- $12,930
- Median grant
- $12,930
- Primary geography
- Iowa (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Florence Mabel Barlow Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Cancer Society ($26K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Florence Mabel Barlow Trust gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $103K (2023, 18 months). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $103K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $24,609 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | Charitable | $24,609 |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center Cherokee, IA | Charitable | $24,609 |
| Washta Church of Faith (FKA United Methodist Church of Washta) Washta, IA | Charitable | $24,609 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,250 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center Cherokee, IA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| United Methodist Church of Washta Washta, IA | Charitable | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $2,760 | $106,104 | $103,436 | 8 | $103,436 | $829 | $5,074 |
| 2022 | $103,199 | $2,164 | $9,500 | $8,320 | 4 | $8,320 | $984 | $4,861 |
| 2021 | $110,535 | $2,400 | $2,197 | $1,000 | 4 | — | $1,203 | $5,400 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence Mabel Barlow Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's only listed officer is Central Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Central Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$562 (2021) → $496 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $496, to Central Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Florence Mabel Barlow Trust
How much does Florence Mabel Barlow Trust give each year?
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust gave $103K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's typical grant size?
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's median grant in 2023 was $12,930, and its average grant was $12,930, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Florence Mabel Barlow Trust give grants?
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (25%) and Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants), St Petersburg, FL (2 grants), Cherokee, IA (2 grants) and Washta, IA (2 grants).
Does Florence Mabel Barlow Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's largest grantees?
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's largest 2023 grantees include American Cancer Society ($25,859 across 2 grants), American Heart Association ($25,859 across 2 grants) and Cherokee Regional Medical Center ($25,859 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Florence Mabel Barlow Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Florence Mabel Barlow Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's EIN?
Florence Mabel Barlow Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7404470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 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 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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