Iowa First Fund
IOWA FIRST FUND WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING AND INFORMING IOWA VOTERS ABOUT LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$994K
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$100K
About Iowa First Fund
Based on IRS filings
Iowa First Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in WEST DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $994K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $100K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $993,560 | $891,835 | $648,565 |
| Revenue | $639,100 | $364,750 | $722,050 |
| Expenses | $537,375 | $121,480 | $336,400 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Professionals for Charity ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Professionals for Charity Clive, IA | General purposes | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W CHARLES SMITHSON | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 2 | $28,000 |
| GEOFF JENSEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Iowa First Fund?
As of 2024, Iowa First Fund holds $994K in total assets with $639K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Iowa First Fund operate?
Iowa First Fund has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does Iowa First Fund award?
In 2024, Iowa First Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Iowa First Fund's EIN?
Iowa First Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2210613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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