Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan
Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan Foundation Inc is an independent private foundation established in Iowa and based in West Des Moines. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on community improvement, education, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+2061.2% YoY
Grant Count
34
-19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+2569.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary areas of interest include:
- Community improvement
- Education
- Human services
- Religion
- Philanthropy and fundraising
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** The foundation awards grants ranging from $500 to $9,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Polk County, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- EIN: 42-1123690
- Latest Financial Data: June 2018
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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 2022
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Rinderknecht Family Giving Fund (daf) - Co Fidelity ($2,400,000), University of Iowa Foundation ($73,785), Lutheran Disaster Services ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ADEL, IA | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
| AGAPE PREGNANCY CENTER DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS DES MOINES, IA | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF SMALL FOUNDATIONS WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $220 |
| CHILD FUND INTERNATIONAL RICHMOND, VA | CHARITABLE | $700 |
| DALLAS COUNTY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION PERRY, IA | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
| DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS DES MOINES, IA | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| DMGCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION WEST DES MOINES, IA | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Norman Rinderknecht — President/Director
- Dr. Steve Rinderknecht — Secretary/Treasurer/Director
- Kimberly K. Erickson — Director
Contact Information:
- Phone: 515-250-7035
- Address: 9225 Cascade Ave Apt 2122, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8597
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR NORMAN RINDERKNECHT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR STEVE RINDERKNECHT | SEC/TREAS/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY K ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY RINDERKNECHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELOISE RINDERKNECHT | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan fund?
The foundation's primary areas of interest include: • Community improvement • Education • Human services • Religion • Philanthropy and fundraising
How do I apply for a grant from Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan?
**Grant Sizes:** The foundation awards grants ranging from $500 to $9,000. **Recent Grant Examples:** • Camp Hertko Hollow: $2,500 • Des Moines Performing Arts: $2,000 • ADM Scholarship Foundation: $1,000 **Grant Classification:** Private Foundation
Where does Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Polk County, Iowa.
What size grants does Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan award?
In 2022, Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan awarded 34 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan's EIN?
Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1123690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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