Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County
The Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County is a private foundation located in Burlington, Iowa, dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions. Incorporated in 1951 by concerned citizens, the foundation provides direct services and assistance to Des Moines County residents. The organization operates from 829 Harrison Avenue, Burlington, Iowa 52601, and can be reached at 319-752-8222.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$81K
+29.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is twofold:
- To provide direct service to children and adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions
- To offer assistance to improve the health, welfare, rehabilitation, employment, education, recreation, and daily activities for children and adults with disabilities in Des Moines County, Iowa
The foundation prioritizes scholarships for students with disabilities, with preference given to those majoring in health-related fields, though scholarships are available to students with disabilities majoring in any field of study.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily in the form of scholarships and support for rehabilitation services. Recent grant recipients have included:
Grant Range
s have ranged from $1,000 to $43,396.
Review Cycle
is April 1 annually.
How to Apply
** The submission deadline is April 1 annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves Des Moines County, Iowa. All programs, including medical equipment and supplies, are available only to Des Moines County residents. Equipment and supplies are available for loan at no charge.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Assets: $3,844,951
- Total Revenues: $118,349
- Total Expenses: $251,280
- Number of Employees: 1
Previous Year (2023):
- Latest financial data available: June 2023
The foundation is classified as a private foundation under IRS 501(c)(3) status, with EIN 42-1090677.
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
106 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
- Mark McGuire, President
- Margie Swanner, Vice President
- Amy Hayes, Secretary
- William Fry, Treasurer
- Ricci Neilson, Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH METZGER | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| PAT CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SUE KRISTENSEN | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| DENNIS STEWART | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JILL MEHAFFY-NALLEY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JODI REUSCH | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| CHRISTINE ERTZ | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| BRIAN HELLING | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| MARK MCGUIRE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| BURTON PRUGH | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| JUDY RIFFEL | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| MARGIE SWANNER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ED CARTER | TREASURER | — | — |
| ROBIN CUSHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| WILLIAM FRY | BOARD MEMEBER | — | — |
| JANELLE MCGUIRE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JOANIE POWER | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| EVELYN SWEARINGEN | VOLUNTEER | — | — |
| US BANK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARB GARCIA | SECRETARY | — | — |
| Debbie LONGCORE | Volunteer | — | — |
| Sue SATTLER | Volunteer | — | — |
| Janet SCHNOEBLEN | Volunteer | — | — |
| Gary ORTH | Volunteer | — | — |
| WAYNE HELMUS | CASE SERVICES COORDINATOR | — | — |
| LEAH MATTESON | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HEATHER KIENOL | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| RHONDA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
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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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