Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation
The Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation is a private foundation based in Moline, Illinois. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to nonprofit organizations in Eastern Iowa; its 2025 grants also included recipients in Illinois.
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation gave $492K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Iowa. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $492,000
- +64.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,143
- +64.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $13,649,857
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (90% 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 Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3551 7Th St, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (563) 332-5444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scott County Humane Society ($230K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 40 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing describes its grant activity as serving nonprofit organizations in Eastern Iowa. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 10% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $230K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $230K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $492K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $492K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County Humane Society Davenport, IA | Donation | $230,000 |
| The Center Davenport, IA | Donation | $55,000 |
| Juan Diez Rancheros Davenport, IA | Donation | $35,000 |
| One Eighty Davenport, IA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Kings Harvest Pet Rescue Davenport, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| QC Animal Welfare Center Milan, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| QC Paws Moline, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Cedar Bend Humane Society Waterloo, IA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Midwest Pets for Life Clinton, IA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Muscatine County Humane Society Muscatine, IA | Donation | $15,000 |
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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 | $13,649,857 | $409,476 | $562,652 | $492,000 | 14 | $492,056 | $351,751 | $752,177 |
| 2024 | $13,795,080 | $3,443,627 | $360,906 | $300,000 | 14 | $300,188 | $436,636 | $608,791 |
| 2023 | $10,712,359 | $8,922,245 | $157,291 | $125,000 | 12 | $128,316 | $518,540 | $311,645 |
| 2022 | $1,947,405 | $1,947,405 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $752K 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 foundation’s filing describes grantmaking to nonprofit organizations in Eastern Iowa. Its 2025 recipients included animal-welfare organizations and organizations serving people and families. For example, Cedar Bend Humane Society describes its work as providing animal care, shelter, public education, and support for responsible pet ownership. Juan Diez Rancheros describes its mission as offering children and young adults in counseling an alternative outlet involving rescued horses. Hope at the Brick House describes its mission as supporting individuals and families through spiritual, educational, and community-based services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $492,000 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $230,000, with a median of $17,500. Notable grants included $230,000 to Scott County Humane Society, $55,000 to The Center, $35,000 to Juan Diez Rancheros, and $25,000 to One Eighty. Other grants included $20,000 each to Kings Harvest Pet Rescue, QC Animal Welfare Center, and QC Paws; and $15,000 each to Cedar Bend Humane Society, Midwest Pets for Life, and Muscatine County Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael A Detmer as President/DI, Maryann Bartz as Secretary/TR, and Glen A Phelps as Vice Preside.
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation is led by Michael A. Detmer, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael A. Detmer
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen A. Phelps
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Bartz
Secretary
Secretary Treasurer & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard E. Phelps Sr. (2020–2021) — President Vice President Secretary Treasurer & Director · Filing note: Deceased
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 Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation
How much does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation give each year?
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation gave $492K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 14 grants.
What is Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $35,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation that year got $230K on average.
Where does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation give grants?
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Davenport, IA (8 grants) and Milan, IL (2 grants).
Does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Scott County Humane Society ($230,000), The Center ($55,000) and Juan Diez Rancheros ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation?
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $492K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $752K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grantmaking to nonprofit organizations in Eastern Iowa. Its 2025 recipients included animal-welfare organizations and organizations serving people and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's EIN?
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1509028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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