Interstates Foundation
Interstates Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Center, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports 71 grants totaling $363,293, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Iowa and an individual recipient The filing also describes a scholarship application for eligible dependents of current Interstates or Harbor Group employees.
Interstates Foundation at a glance
In short: Interstates Foundation gave $363K across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Iowa. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,293
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,117
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,395,951
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (46 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Interstates Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing describes the scholarship application process above.
- Review Cycle
- March 31. As of October 2, 2026, the 2026 deadline has passed; the filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Kate Bleyenburg
Mailing address: PO Box 260 4701 W Research Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Phone: (605) 930-4097
Email: kate.bleyenburg@interstates.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Interstates Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midwest Honor Flight ($33K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($22,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 282 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Iowa recipients received 72% of grant dollars, an individual recipient recipients 18%, and recipients in Nebraska, Colorado, and Texas 2% each. The listed grants also include recipients in Iowa and an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Interstates Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 46 of 67 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $363K (2024). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Honor Flight Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $32,677 |
| Family Crisis Centers Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Sioux Center Health Foundation Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Whispers of Love Hope & Joy Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Sioux Center Christian School Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Rock Valley Christian School Rock Valley, IA | Donation | $18,458 |
| Rock Valley Community School Rock Valley, IA | Donation | $18,458 |
| Rising Arrows Inc Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $16,000 |
| Atlas of Sioux Center Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Bridging the Gap Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,395,951 | $720,601 | $391,773 | $363,293 | 71 | $369,360 | $289,614 | $205,295 |
| 2023 | $3,065,852 | $491,742 | $259,551 | $236,988 | 52 | $242,607 | $174,998 | $174,938 |
| 2022 | $2,834,088 | $231,782 | $272,063 | $252,869 | 64 | $259,015 | $76,611 | $172,888 |
| 2021 | $2,880,697 | $253,034 | $231,771 | $204,999 | 59 | $210,421 | $110,134 | $191,117 |
| 2020 | $2,854,578 | $302,417 | $160,813 | $131,720 | 36 | — | $88,402 | $150,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Interstates Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 grants show support for organizations serving education, community needs, and people facing personal challenges. For example, Family Crisis Centers describes its mission as walking with people facing violence and offering safety, support, and hope. Whispers of Love Hope & Joy says it supports survivors as they create new meaning for their lives. Sioux Center Christian School says it advances and supports the school’s programs and operations.
Other grantees describe providing free services and products to people in need (Rising Arrows), mentoring and referral services (Atlas of Sioux Center), and raising and managing private funding for Dakota State University (Dakota State University Foundation). Friends of Rock Valley describes its work as promoting community projects and charitable functions for Rock Valley residents, while Helpline Center says it provides support, hope, and connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $363,293. Grants ranged from $200 to $32,677, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $32,677 to Midwest Honor Flight, $30,000 to Family Crisis Centers, $25,000 each to Sioux Center Health Foundation and Whispers of Love Hope & Joy, and $20,000 to Sioux Center Christian School. Other grants included $18,458 each to Rock Valley Christian School and Rock Valley Community School, and $16,000 to Rising Arrows.
The filing also gives instructions for scholarship applications. Applicants should use the Interstates Foundation scholarship application form and provide their name, address, phone number, and email address, along with a letter from a specified educational institution confirming admission or intended admission, a recommendation letter from an educator or other superior familiar with their qualifications, and an essay about themselves, their goals, and why they should be selected. Applicants must be dependents (children) of current Interstates or Harbor Group employees, accepted to a two- or four-year college for an associate or bachelor degree, and not previous scholarship recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Scott Peterson, chairman/president; Joel Van Egdom, CFO/treasurer; Kayla Rensink, secretary; and directors Doug Brunsting, Kacie Clousing, Isaac Van Beek, Louise Ozmina, Adam Jeninga, Ian Seuser, and Felicia Hughes.
Interstates Foundation is led by Scott Peterson, Chairman & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Peterson
Chairman & President
Chairman of the Board → Chairman & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Jeninga
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Brunsting
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Hughes
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Seuser
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Van Beek
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kacie Clousing
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Ozmina
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bailey Brunner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Van Egdom
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Rensink
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Denielle Etrheim (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erica Roth (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristi Segar (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Den Herder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Austin Sudtelgte (2021) — Director
- Former: Carri Schmidt (2021) — Director
- Former: Dave Stienstra (2021) — Director
- Former: Catherine Bloom (2020) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Eric Oordt (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Franken (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Interstates Foundation
How much does Interstates Foundation give each year?
Interstates Foundation gave $363K across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $237K across 52 grants.
What is Interstates Foundation's typical grant size?
Interstates Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,117, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Interstates Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Interstates Foundation give grants?
Interstates Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Center, IA (13 grants), Sioux Falls, SD (9 grants), Rock Valley, IA (7 grants) and Omaha, NE (4 grants).
Does Interstates Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on Interstates Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (42 grants), "Scholarship" (11 grants) and "Disaster Grant - Flood" (8 grants).
Who are Interstates Foundation's largest grantees?
Interstates Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Midwest Honor Flight ($32,677), Family Crisis Centers ($30,000) and Sioux Center Health Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($22,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Interstates Foundation?
Interstates Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Interstates Foundation fund?
The 2024 grants show support for organizations serving education, community needs, and people facing personal challenges. For example, Family Crisis Centers describes its mission as walking with people facing violence and offering safety, support, and hope. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Interstates Foundation?
The filing describes the scholarship application process above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Interstates Foundation's EIN?
Interstates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1480887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Interstates Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/interstates-foundation-morg_ebd5659d85cf4aa09cb86ddb94e86708
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