Gary Wicklund Family Foundation
The Gary Wicklund Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Coralville, Iowa. Its 2025 grants were identified as supporting education and culture, including arts organizations and educational institutions.
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gary Wicklund Family Foundation gave $33K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $836), mostly in Iowa. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,604
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $836
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $716,902
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gary Wicklund Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1826 Brown Deer Cv, Coralville, IA 52241-1169
Phone: (312) 925-2673
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary Wicklund Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orchestra Iowa ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 217 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (73%), Colorado (15%), Illinois (8%), New York (3%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gary Wicklund Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 38 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $746. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra Iowa CedarRapids, IA | Education/Culture | $8,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Education/Culture | $6,000 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, IL | Education/Culture | $2,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa Cedar Rapids, IA | Education/Culture | $2,000 |
| Iowa City Community School Distriict Iowa City, IA | Education/Cultue | $1,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation New York, NY | Education/Culture | $1,000 |
| Vail Performing Arts Academy Edwards, CO | Education/Culture | $1,000 |
| Vail Rotary Foundation Vail, CO | Education/Culture | $1,000 |
| Englert Theatre Iowa City, IA | Education/Culture | $600 |
| BalletX Philadelphia, PA | Education/Culture | $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 | $716,902 | $33,819 | $33,131 | $32,604 | 39 | $32,604 | $33,292 | $36,607 |
| 2024 | $708,171 | $30,625 | $30,082 | $29,545 | 45 | $29,545 | $30,088 | $33,510 |
| 2023 | $574,496 | $28,090 | $30,025 | $29,580 | 45 | $29,580 | $27,645 | $28,639 |
| 2022 | $574,910 | $26,722 | $30,823 | $30,354 | 44 | $30,354 | $26,253 | $29,580 |
| 2021 | $579,362 | $-20,255 | $24,843 | $24,380 | 44 | $24,380 | $25,916 | $30,354 |
| 2020 | $627,015 | $25,818 | $19,759 | $19,197 | 38 | — | $25,256 | $24,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary Wicklund Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes are listed as Education/Culture. Supported organizations describe a range of activities: Orchestra Iowa says it fosters enjoyment and support for symphonic music through performances, education, and community involvement; BalletX says it expands contemporary ballet through performances, choreography, dance education, and community programs; and Preucil School of Music says it provides music and early childhood education based on the Suzuki Philosophy.
Other supported organizations describe work in dance, skiing and snowboarding heritage, and medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $32,604. Grants ranged from $150 to $8,000, with a median of $400. Its largest listed grants included $8,000 to Orchestra Iowa and $6,000 to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement. Other listed awards included $2,000 to Hubbard Street Dance, $2,000 to Orchestra Iowa, and $1,000 each to the Iowa City Community School District, Paul Taylor Dance Foundation, Vail Performing Arts Academy, and Vail Rotary Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary Wicklund is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation is led by Gary Wicklund, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Wicklund
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Gary Wicklund Family Foundation
How much does Gary Wicklund Family Foundation give each year?
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation gave $33K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 45 grants.
What is Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $836, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gary Wicklund Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gary Wicklund Family Foundation give grants?
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (14 grants), Coralville, IA (5 grants), Vail, CO (4 grants) and Edwards, CO (3 grants).
Does Gary Wicklund Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education/Culture" (38 grants).
Who are Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Orchestra Iowa ($10,000 across 2 grants), University of Iowa Center for Advancement ($6,000) and Hubbard Street Dance ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gary Wicklund Family Foundation?
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation reported $717K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gary Wicklund Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes are listed as Education/Culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary Wicklund Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's EIN?
Gary Wicklund Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1891969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gary Wicklund Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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