New Charitable Foundation is a private, non-operating grantmaking foundation based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting community initiatives and educational programs across Iowa and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$246K
+10.7% YoY
Grant Count
230
+12.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through donations and grants. Primary funding areas include:
- Youth development and 4-H clubs
- Education and scholarships
- County fairs
- Volunteer fire departments and emergency services
- Community service organizations
- Public safety initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation has made 637 grants totaling $658,000 across its history. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
$500
Average Grant
award: $1,000
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Iowa communities and counties. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states, with primary concentration in Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas. The foundation is an ideal fit for local or county-level Iowa nonprofits and community groups.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (Fiscal Year Ending August 2024):
- Total Revenue: $247,534
- Total Expenses: $246,295
- Total Assets: $8,133
- Total Liabilities: $0
Prior Year (Fiscal Year Ending August 2023):
- Total Grants, Contributions: $215,090
- Investment Income: $39
The foundation has maintained modest but stable financial operations since its establishment in 2013, with tax-exempt status granted in March 2013.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gary Moritz – Director of Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK KERR | CHARIMAN | 0.25 | — |
| BARRY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BOB GRANDGEORGE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GREG GUENTHER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| NATE PIERSCHBACHER | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| GARY MORITZ | DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION | 5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 2626 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4381
- Phone: 515-955-2040
- EIN: 45-2633915
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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