Prospice
Prospice is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2025 grants supported Iowa organizations working in areas including arts and culture, religious services and education, charitable work, and cancer awareness.
Prospice at a glance
In short: Prospice gave $63K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,500
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $613,633
- -5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Prospice
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mark L Hill as the contact and requests a description of the organization and of the program to be supported. Awards are subject to the contributor’s testamentary wishes, which include support for 501(c)(3) organizations supporting educational institutions, public libraries, nature conservation, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, religious organizations, and other organizations supporting the arts, education, and environmental wellbeing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark L Hill
Mailing address: 2801 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: (515) 559-4224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Prospice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childserve ($22K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. The listed recipients were in Des Moines, Johnston, Indianola, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Prospice open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 146% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $18K (2021) to $67K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childserve Johnston, IA | Charitable Work | $21,500 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA | To promote the opera and culture of the opera | $12,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | To Promote the Arts | $11,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Des Moines, IA | To Provide for Religious Services and Religious Education | $10,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art Des Moines, IA | To Promote the Arts | $3,500 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Des Moines, IA | Charitable Work | $1,000 |
| Iowa Nature Summit Des Moines, IA | To Promote Higher Education | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Church Des Moines, IA | To Provide for Religious Services and Religious Education | $1,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Windsor Heights, IA | Charitable Work | $1,000 |
| Above and Beyond Cancer West Des Moines, IA | To Promote Cancer Awareness | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $613,633 | $29,061 | $64,005 | $62,500 | 10 | $62,500 | $29,061 | $31,429 |
| 2024 | $648,577 | $30,734 | $68,190 | $66,750 | 10 | $66,750 | $30,734 | $39,042 |
| 2023 | $686,033 | $30,673 | $47,822 | $46,500 | 12 | $46,500 | $29,891 | $32,747 |
| 2022 | $703,182 | $28,188 | $26,140 | $25,450 | 7 | $25,450 | $27,998 | $36,217 |
| 2021 | $701,134 | $12,635 | $18,375 | $18,135 | 10 | $18,135 | $13,665 | $35,496 |
| 2020 | $706,874 | $729,454 | $22,580 | $22,350 | 11 | — | $455 | $17,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prospice reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for Prospice. Its application policy describes giving guided by the contributor’s testamentary wishes, including support for educational institutions, public libraries, nature conservation, religious organizations, and organizations supporting the arts, education, and environmental wellbeing.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. ChildServe says it partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life. Des Moines Metro Opera says it creates theatrical experiences and learning opportunities for artists and audiences. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation says it protects and restores Iowa’s land, water, and wildlife. Above and Beyond Cancer says it supports patients, survivors, and caregivers throughout the cancer journey.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Prospice gave $62,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $21,500, with a median grant of $2,250.
The largest awards were $21,500 to ChildServe, $12,000 to Des Moines Metro Opera, $11,000 to Des Moines Art Center, and $10,000 to Holy Family Catholic School. Other listed grants included $3,500 to Greater Des Moines Public Art; $1,000 each to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Iowa Nature Summit, Plymouth Church, and Gigi’s Playhouse; and $500 to Above and Beyond Cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Anderson as president; Mark L Hill as secretary/treasurer; and Mary D Hill and Mark L Hill Jr as directors.
Prospice is led by Amy Anderson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Anderson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark L. Hill Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Hill
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark L. Hill
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Prospice
How much does Prospice give each year?
Prospice gave $63K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 10 grants.
What is Prospice's typical grant size?
Prospice's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $6,250, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Prospice give grants?
Prospice gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (6 grants).
Does Prospice give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Prospice's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Work" (3 grants).
Who are Prospice's largest grantees?
Prospice's largest 2025 grantees include Childserve ($21,500), Des Moines Metro Opera ($12,000) and Des Moines Art Center ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Prospice?
Prospice reported $614K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Prospice fund?
The filing does not state a mission for Prospice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prospice?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Prospice's EIN?
Prospice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2918326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Prospice funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/prospice-morg_11b3a2da9cf24527992a003d35c77080
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