KEOKUK BENEVOLENT UNION is a private foundation based in Delhi, Iowa. Its 2025 filing says it provided donations to 10 local 501(c)(3) organizations in the Keokuk area.
Key facts about Keokuk Benevolent Union
In short: Keokuk Benevolent Union gave $58K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 42-0703259
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,850
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $5,785
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,122,398
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$58K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+2.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keokuk Benevolent Union reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Keokuk Benevolent Union open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and services addressing needs including protection for women and children, family services, homelessness, legal services, meals for shut-ins, and broader assistance to people in need.
Among its grantees, Iowa Legal Aid Foundation says its mission is to support Iowa Legal Aid in making hope, dignity, and justice available to low-income Iowans. Milestones Area Agency on Aging says it assists older Iowans, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in identifying and accessing resources to remain independent and self-sufficient.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $57,850 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $17,850, with a median of $4,000. Larger grants included $17,850 to Limited Resources for protecting women and children; $13,500 to Hoerner YMCA for family services; $5,000 to Lydia’s House to support those in need; and $4,000 each to God’s Way Christian Center Outreach, Iowa Legal Aid Foundation, and Keokuk Homeless Alliance.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. Its filing describes its donations as supporting local 501(c)(3) organizations in the Keokuk area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 10 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $58K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Limited Resources ($18K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Resources Keokuk, IA | Protect Women and Children | $17,850 |
| Hoerner YMCA Keokuk, IA | Family Services | $13,500 |
| Lydias House Keokuk, IA | Support Those in Need | $5,000 |
| Gods Way Christian Center Outreach Keokuk, IA | Support Those in Need | $4,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Foundation Keokuk, IA | Legal Services for Those in Need | $4,000 |
| Keokuk Homeless Alliance Keokuk, IA | Helping the Homeless | $4,000 |
| Acts 245 Keokuk, IA | Support Those in Need | $3,500 |
| Keokuk Salvation Army Keokuk, IA | Support Those in Need | $2,500 |
| Milestones Area Agency on Aging Burlington, IA | Supply Meals to Shut Ins | $2,000 |
| Hope Center Keokuk, IA | Support Those in Need | $1,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,122,398 | $58,279 | $70,454 | $57,850 (10 grants) |
| 2024 | $1,134,908 | $97,285 | $63,478 | $51,020 (9 grants) |
| 2023 | $1,100,691 | $67,630 | $52,485 | $39,250 (9 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,122,398 | $1,134,908 | $1,100,691 |
| Revenue | $58,279 | $97,285 | $67,630 |
| Expenses | $70,454 | $63,478 | $52,485 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $57,850 | $51,020 | $39,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $45,675 | $84,827 | $54,395 |
| Distributable Amount | $62,434 | $54,568 | $51,707 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julia Logan as president, Sharon Johnson as vice president, Janne Long as treasurer, and Lorrie Rector as secretary.
Keokuk Benevolent Union is led by Julia Logan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Logan
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janne Long
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Johnson
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lorrie Rector
Secretary
On filings since 2024
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 22791 266Th Street, Delhi, IA 52223
Phone: (319) 520-8122
Frequently asked questions about Keokuk Benevolent Union
How much does Keokuk Benevolent Union give each year?
Keokuk Benevolent Union gave $58K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 9 grants.
What is Keokuk Benevolent Union's typical grant size?
Keokuk Benevolent Union's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,785, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keokuk Benevolent Union that year got $2K on average.
Where does Keokuk Benevolent Union give grants?
Keokuk Benevolent Union gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Keokuk, IA (9 grants).
Does Keokuk Benevolent Union give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Keokuk Benevolent Union's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Those in Need" (5 grants).
Who are Keokuk Benevolent Union's largest grantees?
Keokuk Benevolent Union's largest 2025 grantees include Limited Resources ($17,850), Hoerner YMCA ($13,500) and Lydias House ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keokuk Benevolent Union?
Keokuk Benevolent Union reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keokuk Benevolent Union fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and services addressing needs including protection for women and children, family services, homelessness, legal services, meals for shut-ins, and broader assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keokuk Benevolent Union?
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 Keokuk Benevolent Union's EIN?
Keokuk Benevolent Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0703259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Keokuk Benevolent Union accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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