Gabus Family Foundation II
Gabus Family Foundation II is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $35,700 to charitable organizations in Iowa, Utah, and Florida.
Gabus Family Foundation II at a glance
In short: Gabus Family Foundation II gave $36K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $2,975
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $306,436
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gabus Family Foundation II
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2921 Greenbriar Drive Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 718-4129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gabus Family Foundation II funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rythyms of Grace ($7K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 18% to recipients in Utah, and 10% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gabus Family Foundation II gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 212% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wildlife Foundation Inc Cedar City, UT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Rythyms of Grace Dallas Center, IA | General Purpose | $3,700 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Furry Friends Refuge West Des Moines, IA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Animal Life Line of Iowa Inc Carlisle, IA | General Purpose | $3,200 |
| Animal Life Line of Iowa Inc Carlisle, IA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Rythyms of Grace Dallas Center, IA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Furry Friends Refuge West Des Moines, IA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA | General Purpose | $2,800 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Grover, FL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,436 | $17,023 | $43,224 | $35,700 | 12 | $35,700 | $11,057 | $16,821 |
| 2024 | $332,556 | $55,910 | $4,535 | — | — | — | $51,640 | $15,448 |
| 2023 | $280,679 | $15,378 | $18,064 | $15,500 | 6 | $15,500 | $12,878 | $14,750 |
| 2022 | $283,365 | $-4,436 | $24,451 | $21,500 | 5 | $21,500 | $4,571 | $15,200 |
| 2021 | $312,252 | $164,159 | $10,384 | $8,000 | 4 | $8,000 | $10,584 | $14,234 |
| 2020 | $158,477 | $50 | $10,030 | $8,000 | 5 | — | $2,592 | $8,379 |
| 2019 | $168,457 | $2,846 | $11,764 | $10,000 | 5 | — | $3,142 | $8,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gabus Family Foundation II reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions, as stated by those grantees, include rehabilitating native wildlife and migratory birds and providing wildlife and environmental education (Southwest Wildlife Foundation); helping pets and pet owners in need, including veterinary care and adoption services (Furry Friends Refuge); and promoting animal welfare, strengthening the human-animal bond, and preventing pet overpopulation (Animal Rescue League of Iowa).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $35,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable awards included $5,000 to Southwest Wildlife Foundation, $3,700 to Rythyms of Grace, and $3,500 each to Furry Friends Refuge and Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The filing lists grant purposes as general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynne N Gabus as president, secretary, and treasurer, and Kelsey Gabus McBride as vice president.
Gabus Family Foundation II is led by Lynne N. Gabus, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynne N. Gabus
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Gabus McBride
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gabus Family Foundation II
How much does Gabus Family Foundation II give each year?
Gabus Family Foundation II gave $36K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gabus Family Foundation II's typical grant size?
Gabus Family Foundation II's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,975, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gabus Family Foundation II give grants?
Gabus Family Foundation II gives mostly in Iowa: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (18%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas Center, IA (2 grants), West Des Moines, IA (2 grants), Cedar City, UT (2 grants) and Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does Gabus Family Foundation II give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gabus Family Foundation II's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gabus Family Foundation II's largest grantees?
Gabus Family Foundation II's largest 2025 grantees include Rythyms of Grace ($6,700 across 2 grants), Furry Friends Refuge ($6,500 across 2 grants) and Southwest Wildlife Foundation Inc ($6,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gabus Family Foundation II?
Gabus Family Foundation II reported $306K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gabus Family Foundation II fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gabus Family Foundation II?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gabus Family Foundation II's EIN?
Gabus Family Foundation II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0851363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gabus Family Foundation II accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
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