Helen Lowe Colby Charitable Fnd
Helen Lowe Colby Charitable Fnd is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $92K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$74K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+4.5% YoY
About Helen Lowe Colby Charitable Fnd
Based on IRS filings
Helen Lowe Colby Charitable Fnd is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $92K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,304,734 | $1,284,458 | $1,272,114 |
| Revenue | $104,297 | $96,652 | $57,903 |
| Expenses | $88,513 | $83,922 | $83,959 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $75,250 | $72,050 | $69,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $92,212 | $84,780 | $45,960 |
| Distributable Amount | $80,985 | $75,185 | $72,847 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
16 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 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL BANK - PCS TAX | TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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