The Henry Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa. Established in 2000, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since December 2000. The foundation functions as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
-4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$186K
+31.4% YoY
Grant Count
46
+24.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+5.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating funds for grantees across multiple sectors. Documented funding focus areas include:
- Arts and creative writing
- Historic buildings and preservation
- Journalism
- Housing and supportive housing
- Women's shelters and shelter services
- Food pantries and food assistance
Grantmaking
The foundation provides general operating fund support to its grantees, with grants distributed across multiple organizations annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dubuque, Iowa and has demonstrated giving to organizations in multiple states, including Florida (Brevard County United Way) and Iowa-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,440,892
- Total revenues: $87,928
- Total expenses: $246,211
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $108,694
- Number of employees: 0
Financial Trends: The foundation's investment income increased 3.6% from 2023 to 2024, with investment income and dividends representing the primary revenue source.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,440,892 | $3,599,175 | $3,688,313 |
| Revenue | $87,928 | $74,754 | $140,112 |
| Expenses | $246,211 | $163,892 | $261,660 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $206,272 | $147,232 | $215,072 |
| Net Investment Income | $70,141 | $99,758 | $96,078 |
| Distributable Amount | $175,356 | $186,440 | $171,091 |
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
227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID W HENRY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| BRADLEY HENRY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| DOUGLAS M HENRY | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| WENDY A HENRY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| SANDRA HENRY | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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