Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
To promote the common business interests of member companies without profit and without the inuring of income to the benefit of any member company or individual. To present the executive, legislative, judicial and regulatory bodies institutional views that are in the best interests of the general public, the renewable fuels industry, and consumers. To work for legislation and for regulations that can reasonably be expected to accomplish the aforesaid purposes and to oppose legislation and regulations not consistent with such purposes. To cooperate with those executive, legislative, judicial and regulatory bodies in achieving those standards of excellence which engender the confidence of the public and of the business community in the products and services of member companies and in the impartial regualtion of the business of member companies. To foster the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion and infrastructure development.
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association at a glance
In short: Iowa Renewable Fuels Association gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,942,030
- +10.7% 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.
How to apply to Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Iowa On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Amount
Up to $500 per farmer (25 cents-per-gallon for B11; 50 cents-per-gallon for B20)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) - E15 Equipment Grants
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Amount
Up to $50,000 per retail location (up to 70% of installation costs)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Iowa Renewable Fuels Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa First Fund ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $40K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa First Fund West Des Moines, IA | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| Harvesting Opportunity Clive, IA | General Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,942,030 | $1,820,430 | $1,496,461 | $35,000 | 2 | $36,520 |
| 2024 | $1,755,030 | $1,758,933 | $1,526,486 | — | — | $47,068 |
| 2023 | $1,482,935 | $1,735,973 | $1,639,156 | — | — | $39,492 |
| 2022 | $1,319,433 | $1,380,824 | $1,579,842 | — | — | $-7,290 |
| 2021 | $1,453,236 | $1,245,426 | $1,121,193 | $40,000 | 2 | $2,176 |
| 2020 | $1,211,488 | $919,264 | $986,881 | — | — | $5,412 |
About Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is led by Montgomery Shaw, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Montgomery Shaw
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $253K (2025)
Chris Boshart
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Couser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Wilson
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Riley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eamonn Byrne
Board Member
Past President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Broghammer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Jerke
Board Member
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Schwarck
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Zimmerman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Hartwig
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Bowdish
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Nees
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Telly Papasimakis
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Kuhlers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Schoenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Seematter
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Altena
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Bob Van Gelder (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Devin Mogler (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Al Giese (2022–2024) — Past President
- Former: Sarah Hoodjer (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Keaveney (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Daryl Haack (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Calease (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Al Geise (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Derek Winkel (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Matthew Driscoll (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Edmonds (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $253K, to Montgomery Shaw (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
How much does Iowa Renewable Fuels Association give each year?
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Iowa Renewable Fuels Association?
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Iowa Renewable Fuels Association?
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in West Des Moines, IA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Iowa Renewable Fuels Association operate?
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Renewable Fuels Association's EIN?
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1982636. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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