Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro
The corporation is organized primarily for the purpose of enhancing the human experience and quality of life through beautification of the Iowa great lakes region by providing funding and development of enriching projects through educational programs, landscape projects, infrastructure projects, a variety of educational and community events.
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro at a glance
In short: Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,192,804
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,192,804
- Median grant
- $1,192,804
- Total assets
- $4,434,015
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of West Okoboji ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2021) to $14.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of West Okoboji Milford, IA | Enhancements of IGL | $1,192,804 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,434,015 | $273,932 | $1,388,948 | $1,192,804 | 1 | $168,815 |
| 2024 | $5,051,207 | $696,023 | $241,027 | — | — | $109,023 |
| 2023 | $4,322,026 | $3,159,507 | $5,421,559 | $5,181,912 | 3 | $107,598 |
| 2022 | $6,235,968 | $5,328,085 | $7,564,431 | $7,238,717 | 4 | $123,912 |
| 2021 | $9,024,832 | $3,420,369 | $782,987 | $366,378 | 9 | $285,861 |
| 2020 | $6,146,515 | $17,131,316 | $14,507,862 | $14,081,626 | 6 | $-32,616 |
About Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Okoboji, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $169K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro is led by John Franken, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Franken
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Goodenow
Secretary
Executive Di → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Amanda Shaffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denny Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Al Maser (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robyn Hubbard (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Michele Goodenow (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro
How much does Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro give each year?
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro?
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $274K.
What is Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro?
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Okoboji, IA. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro operate?
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro's EIN?
Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1898171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Iowa Great Lakes Beautification Pro funds
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