Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn
The Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa, established in 1950. The foundation is affiliated with Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., a building materials company founded in 1904. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1976.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$150K
-25.1% YoY
Grant Count
74
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-25.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to support programs that provide services for higher education, healthy communities, and at-risk youth. According to the foundation's stated purpose, it supports hospitals and organizations involved with:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
- Youth development
- Human services
- Community improvement
- Environment
- Safety
- Sustainability
Grantmaking
All requests must be submitted through the Charitable Foundation form at least four weeks prior to when the donation is needed. Requests are reviewed at the next month's meeting or within 1–3 weeks. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations to qualify. The individual requesting the donation will be contacted by email regarding the decision.
Grant Range
$300–$20,000
Average Grant
amount: $2,338–$3,075 depending on program type
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with a particular emphasis on Dubuque County, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (Fiscal Year Ending January 2025):
- Total Assets: $1,775,919
- Total Revenue: $193,452
- Total Expenses: $163,643
- Net Income: $29,809
- Total Giving: $149,500–$156,122
- Giving Rate: 8.9%
Historical Context: Over the last ten years, the foundation has donated more than $1.5 million to a wide range of nonprofit groups and other worthy causes.
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee:
- Midwestone Bank (1 hour per week, $11,143 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWESTONE BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $11,143 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Spahn & Rose Foundation Community Day supported 110 local nonprofits with $150,000 in grants. The foundation has also made significant donations to local charities, including a $175,000 contribution to support community organizations.
Spahn & Rose Foundation Community Day 2025 Supports 110 Local NonprofitsSample recent grants include awards to the Alzheimer's Association ($1,000), American Cancer Society ($1,000), and Clarke University ($3,000).
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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