Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation
The organization is the joint charitable arm of the five scottish rite valleys in Iowa and provides the organizational framework for the formal charitable giving of Iowa's scottish rite members. The organization has three areas of focus: rite care, support of programs that combat alzheimer's disease, and local charitable efforts.
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation at a glance
In short: Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation gave $158K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,572
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,514
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $10,271,426
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer Association IA Chapter ($43K). Together the top 5 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $181K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer Association IA Chapter West Des Moines, IA | Alzeheimer Programs | $42,572 |
| St Ambrose University Davenport, IA | Speech / Language Disorder | $35,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | Speech / Language Disorder | $35,000 |
| Childserve Johnston, IA | Speech / Language Disorder | $35,000 |
| Temple Historic Preservation Foundation Washington, DC | Preservation Rite Temple Funds | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,271,426 | $2,078,422 | $400,765 | $157,572 | 5 | $637,357 |
| 2023 | $8,063,250 | $449,990 | $394,398 | $156,151 | 5 | $394,323 |
| 2022 | $6,289,357 | $346,494 | $387,129 | $158,233 | 6 | $313,979 |
| 2021 | $6,329,992 | $862,650 | $372,992 | $149,584 | 5 | $524,576 |
| 2020 | $5,840,332 | $488,412 | $392,830 | $181,073 | 6 | $436,452 |
About Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation is a public charity, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $637K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation is led by Steven G. Jacobs, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven G. Jacobs
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Harshbarger
Secretary & Director Development
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Bryce B. Hildreth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis R. Soebbing
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary L. Sissel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard C. Neese II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Klaus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard O. Bergez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Humbert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Myers III
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremey Mead
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug B. Marx
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Pappaducas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Yates
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Chris Eichmeier
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Ghrist
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Breckenridge II
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Jacobson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Donald E. Mosier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Douglas B. Marx (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lynn Broughton (2021) — Director
- Former: Realff H. Ottesen (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Shane Harshbarger (Secretary /Director Develo).
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation
How much does Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation give each year?
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation gave $158K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $156K across 5 grants.
What is Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's typical grant size?
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $31,514, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation give grants?
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%).
Does Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Speech / Language Disorder" (3 grants).
Who are Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's largest grantees?
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer Association IA Chapter ($42,572), St Ambrose University ($35,000) and University of Northern Iowa ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation?
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's EIN?
Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6060659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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