Iowa State Bar Foundation
The foundation strives to be a catalyst, convener and collaborator for change that furthers the promotion and advancement of the science of jurisprudence.
Iowa State Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: Iowa State Bar Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,327,437
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa State Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa State Bar Association ($65K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Iowa State Bar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Bar Association Des Moines, IA | Funding Programs | $65,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | Funding | $10,000 |
| Cady Learning Center Des Moines, IA | Funding | $10,000 |
| Kids First Law Center Cedar Rapids, IA | Funding | $7,500 |
| National Bar Association Washington, DC | Funding | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,327,437 | $362,547 | $170,641 | $100,000 | 5 | $166,459 |
| 2024 | $2,987,273 | $356,821 | $155,200 | $81,500 | 3 | $128,454 |
| 2023 | $2,535,443 | $187,876 | $148,759 | $80,000 | 3 | $97,435 |
| 2022 | $2,448,599 | $367,026 | $127,608 | $70,000 | 2 | $288,606 |
| 2021 | $2,847,721 | $175,487 | $119,078 | $70,000 | 2 | $126,957 |
| 2020 | $2,401,090 | $154,414 | $119,796 | $73,000 | 2 | $68,837 |
| 2019 | $2,401,773 | $193,435 | $98,951 | $60,000 | 1 | $104,655 |
About Iowa State Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iowa State Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $166K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa State Bar Foundation is led by Gary J. Streit, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary J. Streit
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah L. Petersen
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy R. Cook
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Matthew Loughlin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Moore
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Prendergast
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark R. Schuling
Vice President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Kenyon III
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric F. Turner
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Dinkla
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Shipley
Associate Executive
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jane V. Lorentzen (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Frank J. Carroll (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Philip L. Garland (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Elisabeth S. Reynoldson (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa State Bar Foundation
How much does Iowa State Bar Foundation give each year?
Iowa State Bar Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $82K across 3 grants.
What is Iowa State Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
Iowa State Bar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Iowa State Bar Foundation give grants?
Iowa State Bar Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Does Iowa State Bar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Iowa State Bar Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding" (4 grants).
Who are Iowa State Bar Foundation's largest grantees?
Iowa State Bar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa State Bar Association ($65,000), Iowa Legal Aid ($10,000) and Cady Learning Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Iowa State Bar Foundation?
Iowa State Bar Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $363K.
What is Iowa State Bar Foundation?
Iowa State Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Des Moines, IA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Iowa State Bar Foundation's EIN?
Iowa State Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6055756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
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