Holthues Trust is a private foundation based in Muscatine, Iowa, established in 1998. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a named trust focused on philanthropic grantmaking to advance peace, security, freedom, and justice globally, as well as community services locally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+9.2% YoY
Grant Count
62
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-4.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust supports projects that advance the goals of peace, security, freedom, and justice globally, as well as community services locally in Iowa.
Primary funding areas include:
- Human rights and social justice
- Science research
- Voluntarism and grantmaking
- Human services
- Community improvement
Grantmaking
The trust made 43 grants in 2024, totaling $2,068,000. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds in:
- Iowa (primary focus for community services)
- Minnesota
- Illinois
Muscatine County is a key area of local focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $26,567,154
- Total giving: $2,068,000
- Total revenues: $3,518,121
- Total expenses: $2,165,775
- Number of grants: 43
- Giving rate: 7.5% of assets
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $25.2M
- Total revenues: $2.49M
- Total expenses: $1.97M
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends, with 2024 investment income and dividends totaling $2,107,350 and net gains from asset sales of $1,410,771.
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| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard H. Stanley – President
- Joseph H. Stanley – Vice President/Director
- Dana W. Pittman – Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph H Stanley | President/Director | 0.5 | — |
| Elizabeth Shriver | Vice President/Director | 0.3 | — |
| Cassie Batzkiel | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Erin Gould | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Lincoln Stanley | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Brian Hanson | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Catherine Elliot | Director | 0.3 | — |
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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