Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru is a private foundation based in State Center, Iowa. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in State Center for local projects, including historic preservation, festival entertainment, parks and recreation, library passes, and community improvements.
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru at a glance
In short: Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru gave $51K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,843
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,622
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,305
- Total assets
- $1,632,339
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are available online, and the filing lists the City Clerk’s Office as the contact. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations in State Center, Iowa.
- Contact
Application contact: City Clerks Office
Mailing address: 118 East Main Street, State Center, IA 50247
Phone: (641) 483-2559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SCDA ($18K across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Iowa. The listed 2024 recipients are in State Center, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $139K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCDA State Center, IA | Watson Roof | $12,945 |
| SCHPC State Center, IA | Historic District Maintenance | $11,782 |
| RFA State Center, IA | Entertainment for Festival | $10,000 |
| SCPR State Center, IA | Brookside Park and Tennis Court Enhancements | $5,469 |
| SCDA State Center, IA | Main Street Promotions | $3,000 |
| SCDA State Center, IA | Tree Planting | $2,305 |
| SCPR State Center, IA | Ice Rink | $1,787 |
| Gutekunst Library State Center, IA | Adventure Passes | $1,325 |
| SC Little League State Center, IA | Brookside Equipment & Ground Improvements | $868 |
| SCHPC State Center, IA | Home Oil Historic Registration | $837 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,632,339 | $137,954 | $53,222 | $50,843 | 11 | $108,551 | $137,954 | $88,329 |
| 2023 | $1,547,607 | $28,034 | $76,918 | $70,272 | 8 | $82,799 | $39,157 | $80,250 |
| 2022 | $1,596,491 | $80,184 | $142,480 | $139,083 | 16 | $177,313 | $78,296 | $84,375 |
| 2021 | $1,659,861 | $101,721 | $45,926 | $35,074 | 5 | $97,003 | $93,534 | $91,816 |
| 2020 | $1,602,992 | $146,700 | $50,833 | $46,880 | 6 | — | $145,111 | $80,519 |
| 2019 | $1,507,125 | $71,408 | $74,110 | $68,530 | 15 | — | $68,089 | $77,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for projects in State Center, including historic district maintenance, festival entertainment, park and tennis court enhancements, tree planting, and an ice rink.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $50,843. Grant amounts ranged from $525 to $12,945, with a median of $2,305. Larger grants included $12,945 to SCDA for the Watson roof, $11,782 to SCHPC for historic district maintenance, $10,000 to RFA for festival entertainment, and $5,469 to SCPR for Brookside Park and tennis court enhancements.
The 2024 filing also reports amounts set aside for specific projects: $3,750 for State Center Historic Preservation Commission’s historic district maintenance, $1,151 for Rose Festival entertainment, and $980 for State Center Parks and Recreation’s Brookside Park and tennis court enhancements. These are reported as set-asides, not as grants given.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig Pfantz as chairman/trustee; Brett Nichols, Terry Shaffar, Robert Grant, and Howard Darrow as trustees; Lori Bearden as secretary/treasurer; and Harlan Quick as vice chairman/trustee.
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru is led by Craig Pfantz, Chairman & Trustee on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Pfantz
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brett Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Howard Darrow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Terry Shaffar
Trustee
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harlan Quick
Vice Chairman & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chairman & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lori Bearden
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lee Wilkinson (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Misty Bunn (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Sodders (2019–2021) — Chairman & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru
How much does Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru give each year?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru gave $51K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 8 grants.
What is Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's typical grant size?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's median grant in 2024 was $2,305, and its average grant was $4,622, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru give grants?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were State Center, IA (11 grants).
Does Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's largest grantees?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's largest 2024 grantees include SCDA ($18,250 across 3 grants), SCHPC ($12,619 across 2 grants) and RFA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for projects in State Center, including historic district maintenance, festival entertainment, park and tennis court enhancements, tree planting, and an ice rink. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's EIN?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1873380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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