Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust

DUBUQUE, IA EIN: 42-6487703

The Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa. Established in 1992, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on community improvement initiatives. The foundation maintains no employees and operates with a lean administrative structure.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$103K

+19.6% YoY

Grant Count

16

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+4.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is to use investment income earned on investments held for future use to support designated organizations and community development. Primary funding areas include:

  • Community improvement
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Philanthropy and voluntarism

The foundation has identified specific long-term grantees including Miracle League of Dubuque, University of Wisconsin Platteville, and Loras College.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$250–$50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with some grants extending to Texas and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

States

District of ColumbiaIowaIllinoisTexasWisconsin

Cities

DALLASDES MOINESDUBUQUEEAST DUBUQUEPEOSTAPESOTAPLATTEVILLEURBANDALEWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2025:

  • Total assets: $1,421,141
  • Total revenues: $466,245
  • Total expenses: $111,647
  • Investment income: Primary revenue source
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1202020212022202320242025
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$47K$93K$140K$187K14 grants202017 grants202118 grants202217 grants202314 grants202416 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCH…$38KDUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$20KMERCYONE DUBUQUE FOUNDAT…$20KCENTRALLY ROOTED$5KGDDC RIVER VALLEY INITIA…$3KVARIETY CHILDREN'S CHARITY$3KIOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION$3KNICC GOLF OUTING SPONSOR$3KHOLY SPIRIT FALL FESTIVA…$2KOAS FOUNDATION$2K

Grant Size Distribution

82 grants across all recorded years

81<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Holy Family Catholic Schools ($37,500), Dubuque Symphony Orchestra ($20,000), Mercyone Dubuque Foundation ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TXCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$1,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$1,400
CENTRALLY ROOTED DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$5,000
CLARKE GOLF SPONSOR DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$1,000
DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$1,000
DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$20,000
GDDC RIVER VALLEY INITIATIVE FUND DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$3,000
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$37,500
HOLY SPIRIT FALL FESTIVAL SPONSOR DUBUQUE, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$1,500
IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IACOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Eric Gantz, Trustee (1 hour per week)
  • Michael Gantz, Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ERIC GANTZTRUSTEE1—
MICHAEL GANTZTRUSTEE——

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation continues active grantmaking with 2025 grants distributed to educational institutions, cultural organizations, and healthcare-related nonprofits in the Dubuque area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation's stated purpose is to use investment income earned on investments held for future use to support designated organizations and community development. Primary funding areas include: • Community improvement • Education • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation has identified specific long-term grantees including Miracle League of Dubuque, University of Wisconsin Platteville, and Loras College.

How do I apply for a grant from Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2025): $102,620 • Number of grants awarded: 30 (based on most recent data) • Median grant amount: $7,055 • Grant range: $250–$50,000 • Giving rate: 8.3% of assets **Recent Grants (2025):** • Holy Family Catholic Schools: $37,500 • Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: $20,000 • MercyOne Dubuque Foundation: $20,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with some grants extending to Texas and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust awarded 16 grants totaling $103K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?

Gantz Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6487703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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