Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Grinnell, Iowa, established in 1989. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as the philanthropic arm of Grinnell Mutual Insurance, extending the company's commitment to community support beyond its business operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$555K
Grant Count
98
Avg Grant Size
$6K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Natural resources
- Agriculture
- Community development
- Civic affairs
- Healthcare
- Human services
The foundation's work is primarily concentrated in Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio, with a particular emphasis on the Grinnell, Iowa area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024
- Total assets: $305
- Total revenues: $554,238
- Total expenses: $555,095
- Total liabilities: $0
Giving Rate The foundation distributes more than 100% of its assets annually, indicating it relies on contributions from its parent company to sustain grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Menary | President | 0.5 | — |
| Lauren Augustin | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| Michelle Papendick | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Kami Holmes | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Todd Milburn | Director | 0.5 | — |
| David Miller | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Nicolle Smith | Director | 0.5 | — |
| David Wingert | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mandy Hudnut | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Carla Kelling | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Barb Baker | Director Manager | 0.5 | — |
| Shannon Arendt | Director | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant grants to support youth enrichment and community needs:
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Provides $60,000 Grant for Youth SummerProvided a $60,000 grant for youth summer enrichment programs
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Provides $60,000 Grant for Youth SummerMade a matching gift challenge to St. Francis Manor Foundation's automatic door locking system campaign
Supported healthcare initiatives through donations to local hospitals
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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