Merchant Foundation of Iowa
Merchant Foundation of Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $36K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$36K
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About Merchant Foundation of Iowa
Based on IRS filings
Merchant Foundation of Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dmacc Foundation ($10,000), The World Food Prize Foundation ($10,000), Des Moines University ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMACC FOUNDATION ANKENY, IA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| THE WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| DES MOINES UNIVERSITY DES MOINES, IA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| UNITED PAKISTAN PARADE DES MOINES, IA | ART & EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| SEGHAL FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | EDUCATION ANDHUMAN DEV | $2,000 |
| HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION OAK BROOK, IL | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | $1,000 |
| GREATER DES MOINES COMMITTEE DES MOINES, IA | ART AND EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAHBAZ A MERCHANT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KASHAAN S MERCHANT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merchant Foundation of Iowa?
Merchant Foundation of Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST DES MOINES, IA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Merchant Foundation of Iowa operate?
Merchant Foundation of Iowa has awarded grants in Florida, Iowa, Illinois.
What size grants does Merchant Foundation of Iowa award?
In 2024, Merchant Foundation of Iowa awarded 7 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Merchant Foundation of Iowa's EIN?
Merchant Foundation of Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3509282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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