The George H Scanlon Foundation
The George H Scanlon Foundation is a private foundation based in Okoboji, Iowa. Established in 1967, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to support various charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$173K
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
29
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary areas of interest include:
- Community improvement
- Education
- Historic preservation
- Sports
The foundation has demonstrated support for general operating budgets and student mental health and well-being initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
s range from $1,000 to $35,000
Average Grant
amount: $100–$36,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Iowa, with particular focus on Dickinson County, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.6–$3.9 million
- Total Giving: $162,000–$173,000
- Annual Expenses: $226,533
- Total Revenues: -$21,806
- Investment Income and Dividends: $134,603
- Giving Rate: Approximately 4.5% of assets
Contact Information:
- P.O. Box 323, Okoboji, IA 51355
- Phone: (641) 734-0446
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
126 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
- Clarke W. Scanlon – President
- James P. Scanlon Jr. – Treasurer
- Jane A. Scanlon – Secretary
- Marcia E. Scanlon – Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK W SCANLON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES P SCANLON JR | TREASURER | 15 | $12,000 |
| JANE A SCANLON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARCIA E SCANLON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
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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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