Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation is a public charity based in New Providence, Iowa, formed in 2017. It provides grants and other assistance to nonprofit programs that support spiritual education for children, young adults, and families, emphasizing Quaker history and vision as well as Christian values.
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation at a glance
In short: Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation gave $400K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Iowa. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $399,845
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,985
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,107
- Total assets
- $20,160,922
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 26866 County Highway S55, New Providence, IA 50206
Phone: (641) 497-5294
Website: https://quakerdale.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quakerdale Family Services ($102K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 40 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (67%), Illinois (21%), and Indiana (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2020) to $470K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quakerdale Family Services Marshalltown, IA | Operating Grant to Support Counseling Programs | $101,831 |
| Whites's Iowa Institute DBA Quakerdale Business Services New Providence, IA | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $60,000 |
| Safe Families Chicago, IL | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $60,000 |
| HOPE4HEALING Gladbrook, IA | Operating Grant to Support Resource Assistance Network | $55,000 |
| Fum 2024 Richmond, IN | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $49,214 |
| CCA Food Pantry Carlisle, IA | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $25,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Hoffman Estates, IL | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $22,000 |
| Center of Attention Waterloo, IA | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $10,800 |
| Camp Quaker Heights Eldora, IA | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $10,000 |
| Greenbelt Area Christian Concert Iowa Falls, IA | Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services | $6,000 |
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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 | $20,160,922 | $1,793,827 | $1,400,794 | $399,845 | 10 | $1,104,404 |
| 2023 | $19,862,029 | $1,492,125 | $1,268,453 | $470,432 | 11 | $255,214 |
| 2022 | $21,039,044 | $870,268 | $992,285 | $365,487 | 8 | $365,632 |
| 2021 | $22,959,200 | $1,075,930 | $1,014,764 | $345,360 | 5 | $547,778 |
| 2020 | $22,201,490 | $985,102 | $969,264 | $310,135 | 6 | $472,674 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to carry forth Josiah White’s desire, as set out in his will, to provide spiritual education to children, young adults, and their families that emphasizes Quaker history and vision as well as Christian values. Its filing describes its program as providing grants and other assistance to nonprofit programs aligned with that purpose.
Among its 2024 grantees, Quakerdale Family Services describes its mission as “encouraging hope, faith, and growth in the individuals and communities served.” Fellowship Housing Corporation says it demonstrates and extends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to at-risk single mothers and their children, helping equip them to live independently through housing and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $399,845. The median grant was $37,107, with awards ranging from $6,000 to $101,831. Its largest awards included $101,831 to Quakerdale Family Services for counseling programs, $60,000 each to Whites's Iowa Institute DBA Quakerdale Business Services and Safe Families, and $55,000 to Hope4Healing for a resource assistance network.
Other 2024 recipients included FUM 2024 ($49,214), CCA Food Pantry ($25,000), Fellowship Housing ($22,000), Center of Attention ($10,800), Camp Quaker Heights ($10,000), and Greenbelt Area Christian Concert ($6,000). The filing states that each grant recipient must submit semi-annual financial reports to the foundation along with program achievements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wes Blanchard as president; Parke Adamson as vice president; John Rains as secretary; Randy Kernen as treasurer; Mary Thury, Lee Eft, Scott Biddle, and David Willits as trustees; Manny Garcia as ex-officio; and Robert Talbot as executive director.
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation is led by Robert Talbot, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Talbot
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $157K (2024)
Wes Blanchard
President
Vice President → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Biddle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Willits
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Eft
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Thury
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rains
Secretary
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Kernen
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manny Garcia
Ex-Officio
Trustee → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parke Adamson
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Nancy Schornack (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Stevens (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Laila Down (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pat Brainard (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ray Willits (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Dan Nelson (2020) — Trustee
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 $157K, to Robert Talbot (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation
How much does Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation give each year?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation gave $400K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $470K across 11 grants.
What is Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's typical grant size?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,107, and its average grant was $39,985, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation that year got $49K on average.
Where does Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation give grants?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Indiana (12%).
Does Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Opertaing Grant for Nonprofit Business Services" (8 grants).
Who are Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's largest grantees?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Quakerdale Family Services ($101,831), Whites's Iowa Institute DBA Quakerdale Business Services ($60,000) and Safe Families ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to carry forth Josiah White’s desire, as set out in his will, to provide spiritual education to children, young adults, and their families that emphasizes Quaker history and vision as well as Christian values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check quakerdale.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's EIN?
Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2837021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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