The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fairfield, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $246K in total assets.
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $245,690
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $98,894
- +280.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $555,842
- +714.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $88K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Foundation of Jefferson County Iowa Fairfield, IA | Trail and Playground | $37,606 |
| City of Fairfield Fairfeild, IA | Disc Golf & Restroom | $11,877 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,690 | $98,894 | $555,842 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $705,220 | $25,970 | $68,227 | $49,483 | 2 | $3,785 |
| 2023 | $739,403 | $353,817 | $94,276 | $83,453 | 3 | $3,106 |
| 2022 | $456,862 | $401,970 | $95,125 | $88,335 | 3 | $1,857 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation is led by Tom Gamrath, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Gamrath
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Foss
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Morrissey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Metcalf
Director
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Dunbar
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Warner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wilman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Haines
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Todd
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Terry Cochran (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Derik Wulfekuhle (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation
How large is The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation?
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation reported $246K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $99K.
What is The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation?
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fairfield, IA. It holds $246K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation operate?
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN?
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0109774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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