Mindbridge Foundation
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Mindbridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Mindbridge Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,651
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,651
- Median grant
- $8,651
- Total assets
- $480,949
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Mindbridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Tanager ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $395 (2024) to $9K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanager Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Support | $8,651 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $480,949 | $278,132 | $268,114 | $8,651 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | $470,931 | $249,369 | $191,989 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $413,551 | $268,010 | $200,353 | $395 | Total only | $604 |
| 2023 | $345,894 | $238,781 | $177,939 | $2,915 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $285,052 | $170,393 | $100,486 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $206,310 | $5,720 | $21,738 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $222,328 | $384,202 | $395,579 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $233,705 | $359,182 | $415,098 | — | — | $422 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Mindbridge Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mindbridge Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Iowa City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $481K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mindbridge Foundation is led by Anthony Penticoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anthony Penticoff
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Bowersox
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Carhoff
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheril Bogenreif
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Ward
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice West
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Miller
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Maakestad
Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Penticoff
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: John Johnson (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Katie Heckel (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Elyzabeth Edwards (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Adam Brower (2019) — Director
- Former: Victoria Hobbs (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Mindbridge Foundation
How much does Mindbridge Foundation give each year?
Mindbridge Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Mindbridge Foundation?
Mindbridge Foundation reported $481K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $278K.
What is Mindbridge Foundation?
Mindbridge Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Iowa City, IA. It holds $481K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Mindbridge Foundation operate?
Mindbridge Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Mindbridge Foundation's EIN?
Mindbridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1478900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
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