Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan

Foundation · Grantmaker WEST DES MOINES, IA EIN: 42-1123690

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.

Key facts about Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan

EIN: 42-1123690
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022): $2,598,105
Grants made (2022): 34
Average grant: $76,415
Median grant: $2,000
Primary geography: Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated June 2026.

Who Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Schwartztrauber Good Samaritan's 34 itemized 2022 grants were Massachusetts (92%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (10 grants), Iowa City, IA (2 grants), Sioux City, IA (2 grants) and West Des Moines, IA (2 grants). None of its 34 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants), "Educational" (8 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.6M

+2061.2% YoY

Grant Count

-19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$76K

+2569.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Massachusetts $2.4M (92%)

Iowa $121K (5%)

Illinois $50K (2%)

Florida $13K (1%)

Georgia $7K (0%)

All other $7K (0%)

Share of all 34 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York Texas Virginia

Cities

Des MoinesAtlantaUrbandaleWest Des MoinesAdelChicagoIowa CitySioux CitySt LouisBooneIndianapolisMariettaPerryRichmondClearwaterDallasJohnstonNew YorkOrlandoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

EIN: 42-1123690
Latest Financial Data: June 2018

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 recipients 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
RINDERKNECHT FAMILY GIVING FUND (DAF) - CO FIDELITY BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$2,400,000
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION IOWA CITY, IA	EDUCATIONAL	$73,785
LUTHERAN DISASTER SERVICES CHICAGO, IL	CHARITABLE	$50,000
U OF IA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT IOWA CITY, IA	EDUCATIONAL	$10,500
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH DES MOINES, IA	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH DES MOINES, IA	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
HOPS FOR HOSPICE - UNITY POINT DES MOINES, IA	CHARITABLE	$5,000
MUST MINISTRIES MARIETTA, GA	CHARITABLE	$5,000
OPERATION HEALING FORCES - CLEARWATER FL CLEARWATER, FL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
WYCLIFFE ASSOCIATES INC ORLANDO, FL	CHARITABLE	$5,000

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.