Spencer Main Street Company
To enhance spencer's main street district as a business, professional, and cultural center in northwest Iowa.
Spencer Main Street Company at a glance
In short: Spencer Main Street Company gave $17K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,000
- -92.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -81.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $259,052
- -10.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Spencer Main Street Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Clay Co Heritage Center ($10K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Spencer Main Street Company gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2026) to $224K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Co Heritage Center Spencer, IA | Economic Development | $10,000 |
| Tiger Sports Academy Spencer, IA | Economic Development | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $259,052 | $120,156 | $144,410 | $17,000 | 2 | $-7,715 |
| 2025 | $289,869 | $363,357 | $387,284 | $223,758 | 5 | $2,245 |
| 2024 | $331,094 | $141,767 | $160,238 | $28,000 | 3 | $2,388 |
| 2023 | $364,505 | $140,941 | $314,093 | $200,576 | 1 | $952 |
| 2022 | $575,741 | $170,370 | $114,667 | — | — | $133 |
| 2021 | $535,016 | $203,334 | $110,013 | $26,476 | 1 | $344 |
| 2020 | $400,950 | $212,021 | $78,102 | — | — | $872 |
About Spencer Main Street Company
Based on IRS filings
Spencer Main Street Company is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Spencer, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spencer Main Street Company is led by Brianna Dean, President since 2026 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brianna Dean
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Naeve
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Ebony Rahe
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Techen
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amalie Saboe
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Von Ehwegen
Secretary
On filings since 2025
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Meyers
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Miner
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Geelan
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Roskens
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Nelson
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dustin Grossnickle (2020–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Meeter (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Nick Applegate (2021–2025) — Past President
- Former: Scott Conrad (2022–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Dani Doran (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Carey (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sally Peterson (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lezlie Pohlman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Walburg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leanne Hamrick (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kiley Miller (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Petersen (2020) — Board Member
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $57K, to Nancy Naeve (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Spencer Main Street Company
How much does Spencer Main Street Company give each year?
Spencer Main Street Company gave $17K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $224K across 5 grants.
How large is Spencer Main Street Company?
Spencer Main Street Company reported $259K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $120K.
What is Spencer Main Street Company?
Spencer Main Street Company is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Spencer, IA. It holds $259K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Spencer Main Street Company operate?
Spencer Main Street Company has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Spencer Main Street Company's EIN?
Spencer Main Street Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1301066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
Live grants for the work Spencer Main Street Company funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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