Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation (PACGDC) is an Iowa not-for-profit corporation based in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It sponsors the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Palo Alto County and receives funding from its operations under Iowa law and its operating agreement. The IRS filing identifies it as a public charity. PACGDC distributes funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Palo Alto County.
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp at a glance
In short: Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp gave $2.1M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Iowa. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,075,198
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- Average grant
- $62,885
- Median grant
- $27,150
- Total assets
- $4,324,308
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (14 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
- How to Apply
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PACGDC accepts applications through its online grant system. The 2026 cycle is scheduled to accept applications October 10 through December 31, 2026, and requires attendance at one of the annual educational meetings before applying.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, 2026, for the 2026 grant cycle.
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026, for the 2026 grant cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 153, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone: (712) 852-4777
Website: https://paloaltogaming.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
Commercial Demolition Grant Program
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
PACGDC General Grant Program
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Watershed Septic Improvement Grant Program
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Under 5000 ($463K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 62 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PACGDC’s stated grant-program scope is Palo Alto County, Iowa. Its 2025 grant filings show all grant dollars going to Iowa recipients, including organizations and public entities in Emmetsburg, Graettinger, Ruthven, West Bend, and Estherville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 33 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $54K repeat.
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $798K (2021) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5000 Emmetsburg, IA | Capital Expenditures | $462,789 |
| City of Emmetsburg Emmetsburg, IA | Capital Expenditures | $336,509 |
| Emmetsburg Community School Dist Emmetsburg, IA | Capital Expenditures | $112,000 |
| Graettinger Visioning Committee Graettinger, IA | Capital Expenditure | $109,341 |
| Ruthven Economic Development Corpor Ruthven, IA | Capital Expenditure | $104,580 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA | Capital Expenditure | $99,263 |
| Palo Alto County Hospital Emmetsburg, IA | Capital Expenditure | $75,000 |
| City of Graettinger Graettinger, IA | Capital Expenditures | $73,597 |
| City of West Bend West Bend, IA | Capital Expenditures | $69,067 |
| Five Island Trail Corporation Emmetsburg, IA | Capital Expenditures | $69,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,324,308 | $2,103,187 | $2,144,201 | $2,075,198 | 33 | $103,543 |
| 2024 | $4,350,833 | $2,128,748 | $2,397,503 | — | — | $117,863 |
| 2023 | $4,609,035 | $2,062,253 | $2,312,535 | — | — | $62,878 |
| 2022 | $4,747,573 | $1,933,845 | $1,546,042 | $1,436,093 | 17 | $22,307 |
| 2021 | $4,291,314 | $1,958,710 | $875,912 | $797,901 | 12 | $22,141 |
| 2020 | $3,289,370 | $1,168,079 | $1,400,162 | $1,333,299 | 23 | $31,466 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
PACGDC’s stated mission is to strengthen communities for future generations by building partnerships, leveraging resources, and identifying and supporting community needs. Its filing says it participates in charitable, scientific, or educational activities selected by its board; supports public buildings or works and efforts to lessen government burdens; and provides facilities for community social welfare that are open to all citizens.
Its grants support community projects, including capital expenditures. The organization’s 2025 grantees included Horizons Unlimited of Palo Alto County, whose mission is to help its “family” develop their full potential in a positive atmosphere; West Bend Economic Development Corporation, which says it facilitates economic development in the West Bend area; and Graettinger Economic Development, which says it supports economic and industrial development and existing businesses in Graettinger. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., a 2025 grantee, describes its work as building stronger communities by addressing poverty’s effects on individuals and families.
Grantmaking
PACGDC reported 33 grants totaling $2,075,198 for filing year 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $7,061 to $462,789, with a median of $27,150. All reported grant dollars went to Iowa recipients. The largest listed awards included $462,789 to Under 5000, $336,509 to the City of Emmetsburg, and $112,000 to the Emmetsburg Community School District; each was designated for capital expenditures. Other listed recipients included Graettinger Visioning Committee ($109,341), Ruthven Economic Development Corporation ($104,580), and Iowa Lakes Community College ($99,263). The website separately announced that over $1.69 million from the 2025 grant application cycle would be awarded at its March 2026 celebration.
PACGDC also describes a program distributing one-sixth of its proceeds to county cities based on population, subject to signed grant agreements. Its website says eligible applicants for the general grant program include educational institutions, governmental bodies, and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits; groups supporting eligible organizations may apply through them. Applications are submitted online, and applicants must have someone attend an annual educational meeting before applying. Awarded organizations sign electronic grant agreements and submit progress and final reports. City allocations require an agreement and annual report; the website lists restrictions including political causes, payments to individuals, operating expenses or deficits, and fundraising expenses.
PACGDC also describes a commercial demolition program for commercial property owners within Palo Alto County city limits. It offers up to $5,000 toward actual demolition costs for deteriorating commercial buildings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gretchen Reichter as president, Marilyn Noonan as vice president, and Marty Bergstrom as treasurer. Listed directors are Tim Bruns, Lance Clark, Cheryl Harris, Joel Hoyman, Jamie Neff, and Terry Williams.
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp is led by Gretchen Reichter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gretchen Reichter
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Terry Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cheryl Harris
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jamie Neff
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joel Hoyman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lance Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Tim Bruns
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Marilyn Noonan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marty Bergstrom
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Abby Burns (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Bill Dickey (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Brian Bormann (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Glen Simonson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jan Helmke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Hoffman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Hadley (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jamey Whitney (2020) — Co-Treasurer
- Former: Jill Graham (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp
How much does Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp give each year?
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp gave $2.1M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's typical grant size?
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's median grant in 2025 was $27,150, and its average grant was $62,885, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp that year got $37K on average.
Where does Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp give grants?
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Emmetsburg, IA (8 grants), Graettinger, IA (8 grants), West Bend, IA (5 grants) and Ruthven, IA (4 grants).
Does Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Expenditures" (23 grants) and "Capital Expenditure" (7 grants).
Who are Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's largest grantees?
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's largest 2025 grantees include Under 5000 ($462,789), City of Emmetsburg ($336,509) and Emmetsburg Community School Dist ($112,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp?
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp fund?
PACGDC’s stated mission is to strengthen communities for future generations by building partnerships, leveraging resources, and identifying and supporting community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp?
PACGDC accepts applications through its online grant system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's EIN?
Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3798129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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