JB Dahm Foundation
JB Dahm Foundation is a private foundation based in Clive, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Iowa, including support for a recreation center, general funds, and a library.
JB Dahm Foundation at a glance
In short: JB Dahm Foundation gave $47K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,133
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $938,295
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JB Dahm Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3509 Nw 177Th St, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (641) 780-1054
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JB Dahm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Pella ($25K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. Wisconsin received 6%, New York 2%, and Maryland 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JB Dahm Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Pella Pella, IA | Recreation Center | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army of Des Moines Des Moines, IA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Iowa Cedar Rapids, IA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines, IA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Waukee YMCA Waukee, IA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club - Janesville Janesville, WI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Clive Community Services Clive, IA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Pella Library Pella, IA | Provide Support to Library | $1,000 |
| Milton Food Pantry Milton, WI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton Pella, IA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $938,295 | $54,736 | $49,382 | $47,000 | 15 | $47,675 | $53,963 | $44,032 |
| 2024 | $880,281 | $52,689 | $47,902 | $46,000 | 17 | $46,613 | $52,020 | $40,907 |
| 2023 | $815,840 | $40,731 | $50,662 | $47,000 | 13 | $48,464 | $39,265 | $39,884 |
| 2022 | $825,869 | $50,031 | $46,753 | $45,000 | 26 | $45,521 | $44,990 | $43,745 |
| 2021 | $977,356 | $38,656 | $43,526 | $42,000 | 20 | $42,523 | $38,737 | $45,479 |
| 2020 | $904,109 | $38,825 | $42,888 | $40,685 | 19 | — | $38,400 | $44,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB Dahm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants show support for organizations and community projects. Among its grantees, Clive Community Services says it supports people and families in need with assistance and resources, including food, clothing, and medical care. UMPS CARE Charities says its programs provide baseball experiences to at-risk youth, children coping with serious illness, and military families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $47,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $25,000 to the City of Pella for a recreation center; $5,000 to the Salvation Army of Des Moines for its general fund; and $2,500 each to Junior Achievement of Iowa, Lutheran Church of Hope, and Waukee YMCA for their general funds. It also gave $1,000 to Clive Community Services and $1,000 to UMPS CARE Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arvena Dahm, Bryce J Dahm, Ann Buckheister, and Mary Beth Freet as trustees.
JB Dahm Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Buckheister
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arvena Dahm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryce J. Dahm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Freet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about JB Dahm Foundation
How much does JB Dahm Foundation give each year?
JB Dahm Foundation gave $47K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 17 grants.
What is JB Dahm Foundation's typical grant size?
JB Dahm Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JB Dahm Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does JB Dahm Foundation give grants?
JB Dahm Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (3 grants), Des Moines, IA (2 grants) and Janesville, WI (2 grants).
Does JB Dahm Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of JB Dahm Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JB Dahm Foundation's largest grantees?
JB Dahm Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Pella ($25,000), Salvation Army of Des Moines ($5,000) and Junior Achievement of Iowa ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JB Dahm Foundation?
JB Dahm Foundation reported $938K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JB Dahm Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants show support for organizations and community projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JB Dahm Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JB Dahm Foundation's EIN?
JB Dahm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0177271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does JB Dahm Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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