The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its 2025 filing describes it as a funder committed to a thriving Southwestern U.S. through philanthropy and as part of a network of funders. In 2025, it reported 91 grants totaling $10,856,667.
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc gave $10.9M across 91 grants in 2025 (avg $119K), top state Texas. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,856,667
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 91
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $119,304
- +58.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $7,511,503
- +25.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (17 of 82, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% 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 The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 460 12Th Avenue Se Suite 100 Pmb105, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (212) 547-5699
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salesmanship Club of Dallas ($620K). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($110,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
548 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 548 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (48%), Missouri (33%), Iowa (18%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 82 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $129K; repeat grants $133K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $7.1M (2020) to $11.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 91 grants totaling $10.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salesmanship Club of Dallas Dallas, TX | Capital Improvements - Salesmanship Club Youth Camp | $620,000 |
| American Youthworks Austin, TX | AYW-Youthbuild Program | $465,000 |
| Journey Forward Mentoring Dallas, TX | General Operating | $465,000 |
| The Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center Inc Brownsville, TX | 2025-2027 General Operating | $465,000 |
| Ellipsis Inc Johnston, IA | Child Welfare Emergency Shelter Support | $445,000 |
| Marathon Public Library and History Museum Marathon, TX | Heart of Marathon Capital Campaign | $415,000 |
| Children & Family Urban Ministries Des Moines, IA | 2025-2027 General Operations | $320,000 |
| Neighborhood Solidarity Fund St. Louis, MO | Northside Resilience Fund- Phase 1 | $315,000 |
| Family Crisis Centers Inc Sioux Center, IA | Family Visitation and Exchange Center | $290,000 |
| The Washington University St. Louis, MO | Seed for Oklahoma kids: research to inform large-scale, asset-based policy | $253,612 |
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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 | $7,511,503 | $13,015,829 | $11,493,843 | $10,856,667 | 91 | $11,456,196 | $206,985 | $291,606 |
| 2024 | $5,975,357 | $9,902,231 | $11,272,695 | $10,614,699 | 141 | $11,254,090 | $235,059 | $355,124 |
| 2023 | $7,357,823 | $11,305,864 | $12,235,269 | $11,156,759 | 124 | $12,246,641 | $372,386 | $406,234 |
| 2022 | $8,297,214 | $4,511,542 | $8,357,482 | $7,340,798 | 90 | $8,340,490 | $67,067 | $468,038 |
| 2021 | $12,119,843 | $16,725,698 | $10,052,635 | $9,159,517 | 102 | $10,052,246 | $587 | $368,879 |
| 2020 | $5,451,989 | $7,080,324 | $7,979,465 | $7,131,985 | 101 | — | $2,218 | $260,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $292K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is: “The Harold W. Siebens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a funder committed to a thriving Southwestern U.S. through the power of philanthropy and is part of a vibrant network of funders.”
Its 2025 grants included support for youth programs, mentoring, emergency shelter, child welfare, family services, community development, and capital projects. Grantee descriptions provide examples of the work supported. Salesmanship Club of Dallas says it supports educational and mental-health services for children and families through the Momentous Institute. American YouthWorks says it provides young adults with education, paid career training, and national service. The Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center says it offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, and essential services to people experiencing homelessness in Brownsville. Ellipsis describes its mission as helping children and families build healthy relationships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 91 grants totaling $10,856,667. Grant amounts ranged from $19,300 to $620,000, with a median of $85,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were:
Journey Forward Mentoring describes its work as using mentoring to help students progress in school and careers and contribute to their communities. Neighborhood Solidarity Fund says it facilitates investment in neighborhoods to develop communities of justice and opportunity. Family Crisis Centers says it supports people facing violence with safety, support, and hope. Palacios Community Hub describes its mission as strengthening families through literacy and community services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Darren Stark as president, Kate Pedlow as treasurer, and Monica Fischer as secretary.
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Darren Stark, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darren Stark
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Pedlow
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Fischer
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Heather Rae (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jay E. Rivlin (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Toni Ann Kruse (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: James G. McKee (2020–2022) — President
- Former: W. Carter Siebens (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Polubiec (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Siebens (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 72821
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 HWS Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc gave $10.9M across 91 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10.6M across 141 grants.
What is The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $85,000, and its average grant was $119,304, across 91 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $129K on average.
Where does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (33%) and Iowa (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (15 grants), Des Moines, IA (7 grants), Dallas, TX (6 grants) and Columbia, MO (6 grants).
Does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 91) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Salesmanship Club of Dallas ($620,000), American Youthworks ($465,000) and Journey Forward Mentoring ($465,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($110,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc?
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is: “The Harold W. Siebens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a funder committed to a thriving Southwestern U.S. through the power of philanthropy and is part of a vibrant network of funders.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3666768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hws-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_301ce2ea55c74303a5ce14888b22b4ad
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