PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations.
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter at a glance
In short: PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter gave $170K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $170,427
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,347
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $24,286
- Total assets
- $364,888
- +3.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was PEO Prog for Continuing Ed ($41K). Together the top 7 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $174K (2022). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEO Prog for Continuing Ed Des Moines, IA | Educational Grants | $41,337 |
| Cottey College Nevada, MO | Gen SuppScholarships | $33,800 |
| PEO STAR Scholarship Des Moines, IA | Scholarships | $27,990 |
| PEO Educational Loan Fund Des Moines, IA | Educational Loans | $24,286 |
| PEO Scholar Awards Des Moines, IA | Educational Awards | $19,570 |
| PEO Intl Peace Scholarship Des Moines, IA | Scholarships | $18,874 |
| PEO Foundation Des Moines, IA | ScholarshipsGrants | $4,570 |
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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 | $364,888 | $331,138 | $320,410 | $170,427 | 7 | $9,689 |
| 2025 | $354,160 | $317,158 | $297,824 | $159,161 | 7 | $7,987 |
| 2024 | $334,826 | $301,753 | $313,463 | $155,357 | 7 | $5,566 |
| 2023 | $346,536 | $279,485 | $268,753 | $157,601 | 7 | $560 |
| 2022 | $335,804 | $278,077 | $265,121 | $174,122 | 7 | $1,697 |
| 2021 | $322,848 | $258,344 | $217,658 | $126,898 | 7 | $3,333 |
About PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter
Based on IRS filings
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter is a public charity, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $365K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter is led by Molly McCarthy, President since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Molly McCarthy
President
Organizer → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Stevens
Organizer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
Treasurer → Organizer, 2026
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Osmanski
Vice President
Treasurer → Organizer, 2025
Organizer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Van Roekel
Treasurer Intl Chapter
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
LeeAnn Paananen
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wurnig-Johnson
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Darcy Haber (2022–2025) — President
- Former: Teresa Cauwels (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Elizabeth Freer (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jean Nicholson (2023) — Organizer
- Former: Molly Mc Carthy (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alison J Dykstra (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Erin A Burrow (2021–2022) — Organizer
- Former: Cathy Heinemann (2021) — President
- Former: Lacey Musick (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter
How much does PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter give each year?
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter gave $170K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $159K across 7 grants.
What is PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's typical grant size?
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's median grant in 2026 was $24,286, and its average grant was $24,347, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter give grants?
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter gives mostly in Iowa: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (6 grants).
Does PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's largest grantees?
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's largest 2026 grantees include PEO Prog for Continuing Ed ($41,337), Cottey College ($33,800) and PEO STAR Scholarship ($27,990), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter?
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter reported $365K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $331K.
What is PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's EIN?
PEO Sisterhood SD State Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6012761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
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