Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa
Foundation organized and operated exclusively for the charitable and educational purpose of assisting and benefiting children and families of Iowa and other charitable organizations, as well as maintaining an endownment fund for the benefit of children and families of Iowa.
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa at a glance
In short: Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa gave $370K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $370K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,255
- +61.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $370,255
- +61.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $370,255
- Total assets
- $19,601,425
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children & Families of Iowa ($370K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $230K (2024) to $507K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children & Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA | Transfer of capital contributions to assist children and families of Iowa. | $370,255 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,601,425 | $2,070,034 | $978,624 | $370,255 | 1 | $602,558 |
| 2024 | $17,238,026 | $2,736,930 | $800,224 | $229,883 | 1 | $676,904 |
| 2023 | $14,343,564 | $1,651,237 | $871,239 | $286,051 | 1 | $276,629 |
| 2022 | $12,715,197 | $1,925,372 | $901,595 | $396,664 | 1 | $960,265 |
| 2021 | $14,137,441 | $2,134,740 | $910,969 | $409,005 | 2 | $1,213,017 |
| 2020 | $11,305,167 | $1,133,561 | $1,057,223 | $506,528 | 2 | $84,498 |
About Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa is a public charity, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $370K. Net investment income was $603K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa is led by Nick McCleish, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nick McCleish
President
Board Member → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Bailey
Events Committee Chair & President Elect
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Events Committee Chair & President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Harder
Fundraising Committee Chair
Board Member → Events Committee Chair, 2024
Events Committee Chair → Fundraising Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Mardis
Investment Committee Chair
Board Member → Investment Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Smisek
Board Member
Events Committee Chair → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Frazier
Board Member
Fundraising Committee Chair → Past President, 2023
Past President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Allen
Past President
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Beckett
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Wilson
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Ranniger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Brown
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bryan Johnson (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: David Attaway (2020–2024) — Investment Committee Chair
- Former: Bo Schatzberg (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Brent Walker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kent Altena (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tessie Johnson (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Heath Bullock (2020) — Past President
- Former: Ray Hansen (2020) — Treasurer & Investment Committee Chair
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 Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa
How much does Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa give each year?
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa gave $370K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $230K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa?
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa reported $19.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
Where does Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa operate?
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa's EIN?
Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1216316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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