The Harold W Siebens Charitable is a private foundation established in 1993, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation maintains offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and New York, New York, with a small staff of two employees. It functions as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Key facts about The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 13-3666768
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,856,667
- Grants made (2025)
- 91
- Average grant
- $119,304
- Median grant
- $85,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (16 of 81, 2025)
- Total assets
- $7,511,503
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). 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
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc's 91 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (48%), 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). 26% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 81 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $130K; repeat grants $135K. How we count
Medians: $62K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 73% 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.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+25.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.9M
+2.3% YoY
Grant Count
91
-35.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$119K
+58.5% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating support across various programs including YouthBuild and the Young Moms Program. Its grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Human Services and Nonprofit Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
- Reproductive Health
- Children's Health
- Housing Assistance for Low-Income Families
- Homeless Services
The foundation also maintains an employee donation matching program.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$200 to $1,020,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program, ranging from $2,986 to $179,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Missouri
- Iowa
- Texas
Historical giving has concentrated in Iowa and Missouri, with no grants to individuals.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 91 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,975,357
- Total Revenues: $9,902,231
- Total Expenses: $11,272,695
- Total Giving: $10,614,699
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $7,357,823
- Total Revenues: $11,305,864
- Total Expenses: $12,235,269
- Total Giving: $12,246,641
The foundation's giving rate exceeds 150%, indicating it distributes more annually than its asset base would typically suggest.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,511,503 | $5,975,357 | $7,357,823 |
| Revenue | $13,015,829 | $9,902,231 | $11,305,864 |
| Expenses | $11,493,843 | $11,272,695 | $12,235,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,456,196 | $11,254,090 | $12,246,641 |
| Net Investment Income | $206,985 | $235,059 | $372,386 |
| Distributable Amount | $291,606 | $355,124 | $406,234 |
Data update history
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
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
548 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Salesmanship Club of Dallas ($620,000), American Youthworks ($465,000), Journey Forward Mentoring ($465,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Darren Stark, President
- Heather Rae, Director
- Kate Pedlow, Treasurer (joined March 1, 2024)
- Monica Fischer, Secretary (joined March 1, 2024)
Previous leadership included Jay E Rivlin (Director) and Toni Ann Kruse (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.
Contact Information
Address: 415 12th Avenue SE, Suite 223, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Phone: (212) 547-5699
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation primarily funds general operating support across various programs including YouthBuild and the Young Moms Program. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Human Services and Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Reproductive Health • Children's Health • Housing Assistance for Low-Income Families • Homeless Services The foundation also maintains an employee donation matching program.
How do I apply for a grant from The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Missouri • Iowa • Texas Historical giving has concentrated in Iowa and Missouri, with no grants to individuals.
What size grants does The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc award?
In 2025, The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc awarded 91 grants totaling $10.9M — an average of about $119K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $292K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 ↑
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