Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn
The Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa. Established in 1950, it supports programs serving higher education, healthy communities, and at-risk youth.
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn at a glance
In short: Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn gave $148K across 84 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $147,500
- -1.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 84
- +13.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,756
- -13.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,753,903
- -1.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (34 of 84, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also describes a foundation request form for 501(c)(3) organizations; it says requests should be submitted at least four weeks before funds are needed, are reviewed at a monthly committee meeting, and receive an email response whether approved or not.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests at least four weeks before the donation is needed, according to the website.
- Deadline
- Submit requests at least four weeks before the donation is needed, according to the website.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 938, Dubuque, IA 52004-0938
Phone: (563) 582-1841
Website: https://spahnandrose.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Iowa Sports Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 365 grants of 365 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant-dollar distribution was 85% to Iowa, 7% to Georgia, 6% to Wisconsin, 2% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Alabama. The foundation’s website describes its giving as supporting communities served by Spahn & Rose.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 34 of 84 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $200K (2024). In 2026 it made 84 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Sports Foundation Ames, IA | Live Healthy Iowa Donation | $10,000 |
| United Way of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Dubuque Development Corp Dubuque, IA | FBO River Valley Initiative Foundation | $6,000 |
| Walworth County Food Pantry Inc Elkhorn, WI | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Aase Haugen Senior Services Decorah, IA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools Dubuque, IA | Platform for Excellence Pledge Payment | $5,000 |
| Jesup High School Jesup, IA | Sabers Donation, Sports Complex | $5,000 |
| Opening Doors Dubuque, IA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Boys & Girls Club Dubuque, IA | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Des Moines West Des Moines, IA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,753,903 | $145,625 | $167,641 | $147,500 | 84 | $155,664 | $134,461 | $98,422 |
| 2025 | $1,775,919 | $193,452 | $163,643 | $149,500 | 74 | $156,122 | $148,831 | $103,118 |
| 2024 | $1,746,110 | $151,760 | $211,976 | $199,620 | 74 | $205,798 | $45,582 | $90,834 |
| 2023 | $1,806,326 | $33,325 | $184,312 | $167,667 | 68 | $174,039 | $39,585 | $98,591 |
| 2022 | $1,955,313 | $195,990 | $204,994 | $188,250 | 65 | $195,779 | $188,461 | $114,122 |
| 2021 | $1,964,317 | $102,234 | $172,480 | $157,760 | 62 | — | $95,410 | $103,810 |
| 2020 | $2,034,563 | $106,135 | $155,400 | $141,575 | 63 | — | $98,986 | $105,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2026 — 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 says it supports programs providing services for higher education, healthy communities, and at-risk youth. Its stated support pillars also include education, youth, health, housing, and recreation.
Its 2026 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Iowa Sports Foundation says its mission is to provide sports, recreation, health, and wellness opportunities for Iowans of all abilities. Opening Doors says it provides emergency shelter and temporary transitional housing for women without means of support, alone or with children. The Iowa College Foundation says it furthers the growth and development of Iowa’s private colleges and universities. Other 2026 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address food assistance, community development, music and educational programs, and compassionate care for people with serious illness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 84 grants totaling $147,500. Grants ranged from $150 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Iowa Sports Foundation for a Live Healthy Iowa donation and $10,000 to United Way of Dubuque for general operating support. Other notable awards were $6,000 to Greater Dubuque Development Corp. for the River Valley Initiative Foundation and $6,000 to Walworth County Food Pantry for general operating support. Opening Doors received $5,000 for general operating support, and Iowa College Foundation received $3,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
MidwestOne Bank is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's only listed officer is Midwestone Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Midwestone Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Midwestone Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn
How much does Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn give each year?
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn gave $148K across 84 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 74 grants.
What is Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's typical grant size?
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,756, across 84 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn that year got $1K on average.
Where does Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn give grants?
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn gives mostly in Iowa: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (7%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (40 grants), Waverly, IA (5 grants), Decorah, IA (3 grants) and Monticello, IA (3 grants).
Does Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 84) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's largest grantees?
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's largest 2026 grantees include Iowa Sports Foundation ($10,000), United Way of Dubuque ($10,000) and Greater Dubuque Development Corp ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn?
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn fund?
The foundation says it supports programs providing services for higher education, healthy communities, and at-risk youth. Its stated support pillars also include education, youth, health, housing, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's EIN?
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6234027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2026
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