Gifts of Inspiration Foundation
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation is a private foundation based in Sully, Iowa. It reported 10 grants totaling $32,858 in 2025, with grants going primarily to organizations in Iowa.
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation at a glance
In short: Gifts of Inspiration Foundation gave $33K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,858
- -48.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,286
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,429
- Total assets
- $1,187,737
- +15.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (97% 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 Gifts of Inspiration 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: 8706 Shawnee Ave, Sully, IA 50251
Phone: (641) 628-3737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gifts of Inspiration Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pella Community Food Shelf ($15K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 3% went to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gifts of Inspiration Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 62% 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 (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $80K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pella Community Food Shelf Pella, IA | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Sully Fire and Ambulance Sully, IA | Charitable Support | $6,500 |
| Pella Community Foundation Pella, IA | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Pregnancy Center of Central IA Newton, IA | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Lynnville-Sully CSD Sully, IA | Charitable Support | $1,858 |
| The Well Pella, IA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Marion County Humane Knoxville, IA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Puppy Jake Urbandale, IA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| East High Booster Club Des Moines, IA | Charitable Support | $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 | $1,187,737 | $136,187 | $34,946 | $32,858 | 10 | $32,858 | $112,969 | $52,916 |
| 2024 | $1,024,896 | $108,698 | $66,886 | $64,320 | 13 | $64,320 | $80,721 | $45,269 |
| 2023 | $859,007 | $92,972 | $80,707 | $79,623 | 20 | $79,623 | $59,726 | $37,370 |
| 2022 | $692,274 | $34,703 | $23,533 | $21,337 | 12 | $21,337 | $24,180 | $42,058 |
| 2021 | $1,029,320 | $1,029,341 | $21 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gifts of Inspiration Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, emergency services, community philanthropy, pregnancy support, education, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes.
The Pella Community Food Shelf, a 2025 grantee, says it provides free food and household items to people in the Pella community and surrounding areas. The Pella Community Foundation, also a 2025 grantee, says its mission is to preserve Pella’s heritage and enhance quality of life by transferring funds to nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $32,858 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,429. Notable grants included $15,000 to Pella Community Food Shelf, $6,500 to Sully Fire and Ambulance, and $2,500 each to Pella Community Foundation and Pregnancy Center of Central IA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale Brand as president/treasurer; Tana Brand as vice president/secretary; and Monica Nikkel, Mike Roozeboom, and Melanie Meyer as board members.
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation is led by Dale Brand, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Brand
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melanie Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mike Roozeboom
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Monica Nikkel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tana Brand
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Gifts of Inspiration Foundation
How much does Gifts of Inspiration Foundation give each year?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation gave $33K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 13 grants.
What is Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's typical grant size?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,429, and its average grant was $3,286, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gifts of Inspiration Foundation give grants?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (3 grants) and Sully, IA (2 grants).
Does Gifts of Inspiration Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (10 grants).
Who are Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's largest grantees?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pella Community Food Shelf ($15,000), Sully Fire and Ambulance ($6,500) and Pella Community Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gifts of Inspiration Foundation?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Gifts of Inspiration Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, emergency services, community philanthropy, pregnancy support, education, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gifts of Inspiration 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 Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's EIN?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2718750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gifts of Inspiration 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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