Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation
The Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Earlham, Iowa. In 2025, it reported giving $104,000 through 12 grants, all to recipients in Iowa, including organizations receiving grants for education and support.
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation at a glance
In short: Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation gave $104K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,000
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,667
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,459,023
- +18.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35054 Filmore Ct, Earlham, IA 50072
Phone: (515) 971-9077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Food Prize Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $113K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Food Prize Foundation Des Moines, IA | Education | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DM Des Moines, IA | Support | $15,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Des Moines, IA | Support | $10,000 |
| Icon Water Trails West Des Moines, IA | Support | $10,000 |
| Golf Charitable Found of Greater DM Des Moines, IA | Support | $10,000 |
| Chrysalis Foundation West Des Moines, IA | Support | $5,000 |
| Grand View University Des Moines, IA | Education | $5,000 |
| Civic Music Association Des Moines, IA | Education | $5,000 |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Found Des Moines, IA | Support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Des Moines, IA | Support | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,459,023 | $449,153 | $129,480 | $104,000 | 12 | $105,350 | $237,950 | $96,758 |
| 2024 | $1,230,890 | $221,058 | $134,934 | $113,029 | 15 | $114,029 | $60,910 | $85,572 |
| 2023 | $1,197,711 | $269,648 | $96,142 | $78,700 | 14 | $79,600 | $102,471 | $72,595 |
| 2022 | $1,103,475 | $36,771 | $110,434 | $91,500 | 14 | $92,710 | $19,053 | $75,702 |
| 2021 | $1,177,138 | $296,699 | $101,322 | $83,000 | 15 | $84,100 | $114,047 | $53,736 |
| 2020 | $1,069,415 | $224,573 | $81,646 | $62,000 | 9 | — | $85,995 | $49,093 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included grants designated for education and support. Among the organizations it supported, Chrysalis Foundation describes its mission as investing in the safety, security, education, and economic empowerment of girls and women in Greater Des Moines. Beacon of Life describes itself as a Des Moines residential center assisting homeless women with transition services, including counseling and support related to housing, employment, and other needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $104,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to World Food Prize Foundation for education; $15,000 to Community Foundation of Greater DM; and $10,000 each to Variety - The Children's Charity of, Icon Water Trails, and Golf Charitable Found of Greater DM. Chrysalis Foundation received $5,000, and Beacon of Life received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rowena Crosbie was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation is led by Rowena Crosbie, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rowena Crosbie
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $6, to Rowena Crosbie (President).
Frequently asked questions about Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation
How much does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation give each year?
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation gave $104K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 15 grants.
What is Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's typical grant size?
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation give grants?
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (9 grants) and West Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (9 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's largest grantees?
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include World Food Prize Foundation ($40,000), Community Foundation of Greater DM ($15,000) and Variety - the Children's Charity of ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation?
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included grants designated for education and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's EIN?
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4726692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn
Des Moines, IA
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines supports projects that improve quality of life in Greater Des Moines, including housing and transportation access, health, economic opportunity, inclusive communities, and nonprofit capacity-building. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $12,900, though awards ranged from roughly $5,000 to $7.34 million.
Assets
$918.7M
Grants
1,259
Total Given
$55.7M
Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc
Altoona, IA
Prairie Meadows supports Iowa nonprofits in arts and culture, education, economic development, human services, and youth sports and recreation; Legacy grants focus on large-scale projects in central Iowa. Its programs offer $100–$1 million for Legacy, $100–$99,999 for Community Betterment, and $1,000–$50,000 for Youth Sports and Recreation. It accepts applications through its online system; the 2026 deadline was February 27, 2026, and has passed.
Assets
$327.6M
Grants
409
Total Given
$33.0M
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Pella, IA
The Pella Rolscreen Foundation supports charitable organizations working in education and community betterment, including civic, cultural, social, and physical-environment programs in communities where Pella Corporation employees live. Large grants generally range from $10,000 to $50,000 and typically cover no more than 25% of project costs; its 2024 grants had a median of $1,029. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities in communities where Pella has manufacturing plants.
Assets
$22.4M
Grants
433
Total Given
$1.9M
William C Knapp Charitable Fdn
West Des Moines, IA
The William C Knapp Charitable Foundation supports Iowa-focused charitable organizations, including community services, education, arts, and programs for children and people with disabilities. In 2024, it made 31 grants, with a median award of $2,500 and grants ranging from $159 to $111,514; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4K
Grants
31
Total Given
$293K
Ita Group Foundation
West Des Moines, IA
The ITA Group Foundation funds community support, children’s health and services, senior meals, and arts and culture, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Iowa organizations, followed by Georgia and California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $115,315, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$873K
Grants
114
Total Given
$381K
The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
West Des Moines, IA
The West Bancorporation Foundation funds human services, education, and arts and culture, prioritizing programs benefiting low- and moderate-income people in communities where West Bank operates, especially in Iowa and Minnesota. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500; it provides a grant application, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$946K
Grants
111
Total Given
$332K
More similar funders
More Funders in Iowa
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ted-and-rowena-crosbie-foundation-morg_ca7a0136ec2740fc96e69e6f88ebff55
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_814726692_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Ted \& Rowena Crosbie Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/ted-and-rowena-crosbie-foundation-morg_ca7a0136ec2740fc96e69e6f88ebff55},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ted & Rowena Crosbie Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?