Iowa State University Foundation

AMES, IA EIN: 42-1143702 Website

Education

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0B

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$157.6M

+32.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$157.6M

+32.4% YoY

About Iowa State University Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Iowa State University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AMES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $157.6M. Net investment income was $29.0M.

Focus Areas

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Iowa $580.8M (100%)

States

Iowa

Cities

AMES

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,955,859,918	$1,874,949,873	$1,813,751,650
Revenue	$143,213,015	$147,035,872	$255,070,989
Expenses	$205,319,508	$153,769,487	$146,572,844
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$28,965,064	$33,174,433	$41,175,450
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Iowa State University ($157,613,039).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AMES, IA	SEE PART IV	$157,613,039

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LARISSA HOLTMYER JONES	PRESIDENT AND CEO	40	$538,497
JEREMY GALVIN	VP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	40	$308,877
ROSA UNAL	VP & CHIEF INFO OFFICER	40	$217,442
EMILY HAGER	VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40	$208,299
ANN TORGERSON-ROSS	VP & CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER	40	$212,970
RYAN HARMS	ASSISTANT VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40	$192,335
KELLY HANFELT	ASSISTANT VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40	$180,837
ROBERT KINSEY	ASSISTANT VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40	$177,631
MARY EVANSON	ASSISTANT VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40	$170,287
AMY KRUZICH	ASSISTANT VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40	$183,588
MARY JANE HAGENSON	CHAIR	2	—
TERRY TOBIN	VICE CHAIR	2	—
CRAIG DENNY	SECRETARY	2	—
DANA WENSTRAND	TREASURER	2	—
LINDA SCHAKEL	DIRECTOR (START 7/23)	1	—
AJAY DESAI	DIRECTOR	1	—
CHARLES SUKUP	DIRECTOR	1	—
DAVID KINGLAND	DIRECTOR	1	—
DEE VANDEVENTER	DIRECTOR	1	—
JIM BOREL	DIRECTOR (START 11/23)	1	—
JON FLEMING	DIRECTOR	1	—
LARRY PITHAN	DIRECTOR	1	—
LEN RODMAN	DIRECTOR (END 11/23)	1	—
RIC JURGENS	DIRECTOR	1	—
RICHARD MAHONEY	DIRECTOR	1	—
RON HALLENBECK	DIRECTOR	1	—
TED OBERLANDER	DIRECTOR	1	—
WENDY WINTERSTEEN	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iowa State University Foundation?

Iowa State University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AMES, IA. It holds $2.0B in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Iowa State University Foundation?

As of 2024, Iowa State University Foundation holds $2.0B in total assets with $143.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $157.6M in 2024.

Where does Iowa State University Foundation operate?

Iowa State University Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.

What size grants does Iowa State University Foundation award?

In 2024, Iowa State University Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $157.6M — an average of about $157.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Iowa State University Foundation's EIN?

Iowa State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1143702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.