Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
The objective, powers, and purposes of this association shall be to associate the members thereof together into a society for the purpose of promoting the interests and welfare of Iowa cooperatives by any appropriate means but specifically by encouraging, (continue) sponsoring, promoting, and conducting educational activities designed to bring about a better understanding of the theory, principles, philosophy, purposes, possibilities, and limitations, and the organizational and operational methods and practices that are distinctive of or peculiar to the cooperative type of business organization, the objective being to develop a better understanding of the nature and purpose of cooperatives, so that people might more fully realize the benefits and advantages of cooperative activities, that sound public policies and attitudes toward cooperatives might be developed and maintained, and that the sound growth and development of cooperatives might be promoted.
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives at a glance
In short: Iowa Institute for Cooperatives gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,067,007
- +8.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
Who Iowa Institute for Cooperatives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Iowa Cooperative Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Iowa Institute for Cooperatives gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $15K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Cooperative Foundation Ames, IA | The donation was used by the foundation to provide scholarships. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,067,007 | $1,286,943 | $1,225,471 | $15,000 | 1 | $48,915 |
| 2025 | $987,074 | $1,080,289 | $1,160,879 | $15,000 | 1 | $50,112 |
| 2024 | $1,144,892 | $1,098,455 | $998,462 | $10,000 | 1 | $48,121 |
| 2023 | $1,062,197 | $1,031,429 | $977,563 | $10,000 | 1 | $34,973 |
| 2022 | $1,054,400 | $967,389 | $835,523 | $10,000 | 1 | $58,151 |
| 2021 | $985,567 | $778,943 | $788,112 | $10,000 | 1 | $29,998 |
About Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives is a public charity, based in Ames, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $49K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives is led by Doyle Anderson, President on every filing since 2021; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Doyle Anderson
President
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
$700 (2021) → $1K (2026)
Bobby Martens
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$291K (2026)
Ed Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $800 (2026)
Jerry Keleher
Director
On filings since 2025
0.6 hrs/week
$1K (2026)
Matthew Eddy
Director of Cooperative Development
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$152K (2025) → $187K (2026)
Megan Carlson
Legislative Director
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2026)
Jason Berkland
Director
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hanshaw
Director
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Levi Bappe
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wil Manweiler
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cozy Nelsen
Director
On filings since 2025
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Jans
Director
On filings since 2025
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen McCubbin
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Dietzenbach
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
$900 (2022) → $1K (2026)
Brian Larsen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2026)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Brian Thilges (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Dave Holm (2021–2025) — Executive Director
- Former: Terry Panbecker (2022–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Gossett (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kenny Vandenberg (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marcus Wilhelm (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ruben Skow (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Rick Kievits (2023–2024) — Director of Cooperative De
- Former: Jay Harmon (2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Hassenbrock (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Don Miller (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Trent Sprecker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Helen Pearce (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Kinley (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Schon (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $291K, to Dr Bobby Martens (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
How much does Iowa Institute for Cooperatives give each year?
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives gave $15K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Iowa Institute for Cooperatives?
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Iowa Institute for Cooperatives operate?
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Institute for Cooperatives's EIN?
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0711488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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