The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa

Public charity · Grantmaker Fort Dodge, IA EIN: 42-6125189

The first presbyterian church foundation was organized to support the ministry and mission of the first presbyterian church of fort dodge, Iowa. They accomplish this by maintaining benefactor's confidence, encouraging giving, investing wisely and supporting the church operations, mission, property, music ministry, scholarships and christian education.

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa at a glance

In short: The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa gave $579K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $289K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$578,809
-18.7% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
2
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$289,405
-18.7% vs 2024
Median grant
$289,405
Total assets
$9,087,103
+3.5% vs 2024
Primary geography
Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

First Presbyterian Church: $579K across 2 grantsFirst Presbyterian Church$579K · 2 grants

The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($579K across 2 grants).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Fort Dodge

How The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa gives

  • Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $474K (2022) to $712K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $579K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
First Presbyterian Church Fort Dodge, IAProgram Support$487,909
First Presbyterian Church Fort Dodge, IAScholarships$90,900
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$9,087,103$938,529$632,738$578,8092$762,494
2024$8,781,312$1,532,964$758,814$712,3422$689,156
2023$8,007,162$1,022,681$559,290$519,6622$802,419
2022$7,543,771$-725,401$516,466$474,1012$-847,798

About The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa

Based on IRS filings

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fort Dodge, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $579K. Net investment income was $762K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa is led by Dean Black, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Dean Black

    President

    Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Garton

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Kuhlman

    Director

    President → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sid Bodholdt

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ted Hugghins

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dean Getting

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Johnson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marcia Vote

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Whiting

    Vice President

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Dave Cook (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Annette Julson (2022) — Director

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 First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa

How much does The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa give each year?

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa gave $579K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $712K across 2 grants.

How large is The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa?

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $939K.

What is The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa?

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fort Dodge, IA. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa operate?

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa has awarded grants in Iowa.

What is The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa's EIN?

The First Presbyterian Church Foundation of Fort Dodge Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6125189. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)

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