The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc
The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc is a private foundation based in Glidden, Iowa. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship requirements, including study in agriculture, full-time enrollment, or submission of a transcript.
The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $176,051
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $16,088
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $4,890
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,405
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Paige Lee and obtain the complete application form from G-R School.
- Review Cycle
- Annually, per the application guidelines. The filing does not specify a date.
- Deadline
- Annually, per the application guidelines.
- Contact
Application contact: Paige Lee
Mailing address: 602 Idaho St PO Box 488, Glidden, IA 51443
Phone: (712) 659-3411
Email: plee@glidden-ralston.k12.ia.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $24,950 |
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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 | $176,051 | $16,088 | $6,405 | — | — | $4,890 | $9,398 | $8,270 |
| 2024 | $166,368 | $11,908 | $5,644 | — | — | $4,050 | $972 | $8,025 |
| 2023 | $160,104 | $11,181 | $26,799 | $24,950 | 13 | $25,166 | $1,781 | $8,151 |
| 2022 | $175,722 | $16,776 | $8,439 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $186,484 | $16,397 | $11,811 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $169,582 | $11,232 | $12,561 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $24,950 through 13 grants. Its filings report no grants in 2024 or 2025. The available information does not identify the 2023 grantees or individual grant amounts.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says applicants can obtain a complete application form from G-R School. Scholarship applicants must satisfy one or more of these requirements: study in an agriculture field, be enrolled full-time, or present a transcript.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shirley Peterson, Rachel Meshek, Michael Schulze, Thomas Ridder, and Paige Lee as board members.
The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Meshek
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schulze
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ridder
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Lee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Denise Best (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carlan Peters (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dirk Troutman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Reever (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Danner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kreg Lensch (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Fleecs (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Koehler (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Renee Schon (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc
How large is The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc?
The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc?
The filing says to contact Paige Lee and obtain the complete application form from G-R School. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc's EIN?
The Glidden-Ralston Foundation for Education Excellence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1427458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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