The Lampe Trust
The Lampe Trust is a private foundation, based in Kensett, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $658K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Lampe Trust at a glance
In short: The Lampe Trust gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,250
- +142.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $657,741
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Lampe Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newell Community Foundation ($13K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lampe Trust gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% 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-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newell Community Foundation Newell, IA | General Support | $12,500 |
| City of Fonda Fonda, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $657,741 | $54,350 | $31,929 | $22,500 | 2 | $22,500 | $19,479 | $31,181 |
| 2023 | $619,496 | $9,078 | $35,258 | $32,500 | 7 | $32,500 | $18,515 | $29,687 |
| 2022 | $596,489 | $-5,886 | $34,958 | $31,100 | 9 | $31,100 | $27,144 | $32,429 |
| 2021 | $735,181 | $33,228 | $54,338 | $53,000 | 15 | $53,000 | $31,302 | $36,664 |
| 2020 | $647,689 | $16,131 | $68,186 | $53,000 | 15 | — | $592 | $32,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lampe Trust reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lampe Trust is led by Dennis J. Wadle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis J. Wadle
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gene L. Wadle
V President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacki A. Backhaus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lampe Trust
How much does The Lampe Trust give each year?
The Lampe Trust gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 7 grants.
How large is The Lampe Trust?
The Lampe Trust reported $658K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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.
Where does The Lampe Trust operate?
The Lampe Trust has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is The Lampe Trust's EIN?
The Lampe Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1327514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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