TO SUPPORT THE FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANKS AND THEIR AFFILIATES SERVING IOWA IN THEIR WORK TO ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT FOOD IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$512K
-36.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+172.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+172.3% YoY
About Iowa Food Bank Association
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Food Bank Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WATERLOO, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $512K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $5K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $512,053 | $811,577 | $392,519 |
| Revenue | $749,057 | $1,237,177 | $580,338 |
| Expenses | $1,040,507 | $750,757 | $565,953 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,900 | $1,430 | $16 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Food Bank of Iowa ($145,620), Hawkeye Area Community Action Program ($44,610), River Bend Food Bank ($39,570).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD BANK OF THE HEARTLAND OMAHA, NE | FUNDS TO THE FOOD BANK | $15,660 |
| NORTHEAST IOWA FOOD BANK WATERLOO, IA | FUNDS TO THE FOOD BANK | $35,603 |
| RIVER BEND FOOD BANK DAVENPORT, IA | FUNDS TO THE FOOD BANK | $39,570 |
| FOOD BANK OF IOWA DES MOINES, IA | FUNDS TO THE FOOD BANK | $145,620 |
| FOOD BANK OF SIOUXLAND SIOUX CITY, IA | FUNDS TO THE FOOD BANK | $19,320 |
| HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HIAWATHA, IA | FUNDS TO THE FOOD BANK | $44,610 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM GUARDADO | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE BOOK | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JACOB WANDERSCHEID | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRIAN BARKS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BARB PRATHER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY RENKES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LINDA GORKOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $80,515 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Food Bank Association?
Iowa Food Bank Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WATERLOO, IA. It holds $512K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Iowa Food Bank Association?
As of 2024, Iowa Food Bank Association holds $512K in total assets with $749K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $300K in 2024.
Where does Iowa Food Bank Association operate?
Iowa Food Bank Association has awarded grants in Iowa, Nebraska.
What size grants does Iowa Food Bank Association award?
In 2024, Iowa Food Bank Association awarded 6 grants totaling $300K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Iowa Food Bank Association's EIN?
Iowa Food Bank Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1554605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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