Minitube of America Foundationinc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Ames, IA EIN: 39-1929515

Minitube of America Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Ames, IA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.

Minitube of America Foundationinc at a glance

In short: Minitube of America Foundationinc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $13K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$13,138
Grants made (2020)
1
Average grant
$13,138
Median grant
$13,138
Primary geography
Iowa (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Minitube of America Foundationinc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Ames

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K1 grant2020

In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 individual scholarship Recipients not named —$13,138
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearExpensesGrants paidGrants
2020$13,240$13,1381

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Minitube of America Foundationinc's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Fred Rikkers

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Ludwig Simmet

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Rebekah Simmet

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Minitube of America Foundationinc

How much does Minitube of America Foundationinc give each year?

Minitube of America Foundationinc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Minitube of America Foundationinc operate?

Minitube of America Foundationinc has awarded grants in Iowa.

What is Minitube of America Foundationinc's EIN?

Minitube of America Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1929515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 6, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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