The Landus Foundation
The Landus Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; filing data also records grants made in 2025.
The Landus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Landus Foundation gave $17K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $1,527
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Landus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 Sw 9Th St 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 817-2101
Website: https://landus.ag
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Landus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IKM - Manning CSD ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 21% to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Landus Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IKM - Manning CSD Manning, IA | Greenhouse Project | $5,000 |
| Farm Rescue Foundation Horace, ND | Charitable Purpose | $3,550 |
| Citizens for Community Improvement Des Moines, IA | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Wellmark Urban Dreams Community Center Des Moines, IA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Iowa 4H Foundation Ames, IA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tori's Angels Foundation Panora, IA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Ackley-Geneva-Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock FFA Ackley, IA | Charitable Purpose | $750 |
| University of Iowa Athletics Iowa City, IA | Perry Staff | $500 |
| Atlantic Food Pantry Atlantic, IA | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Drake University Athletics Des Moines, IA | Cancer Research Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $15,000 | $17,000 | $16,800 | 11 | $17,000 | $269 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | $2,000 | — | — | — | — | $53 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $269 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of organizations and purposes, including a school greenhouse project, community organizations, youth and agricultural groups, a food pantry, and a cancer research donation.
Some grantees describe their own missions as follows: Farm Rescue Foundation says it provides charitable services to rural citizens whose major injury or illness makes it physically challenging to continue their livelihood. Toris Angels Foundation says it provides financial assistance, hope, and compassion to Iowa families with children who have life-threatening medical conditions. Atlantic Food Pantry describes itself as a short-term crisis center providing limited-time assistance, including emergency food support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $16,800. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $5,000 to IKM - Manning CSD for a greenhouse project, $3,550 to Farm Rescue Foundation, and $2,500 to Citizens for Community Improvement. Other grants included $1,000 each to Wellmark Urban Dreams Community Center, Iowa 4H Foundation, and Toris Angels Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Halie Renze as president and Stephanie Copley and Kathleen Lyons as directors.
The Landus Foundation is led by Halie Renze, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Halie Renze
President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lyons
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Copley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Matt Carstens (2024) — President
- Former: Ron Buse (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Nielsen (2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Landus Foundation
How much does The Landus Foundation give each year?
The Landus Foundation gave $17K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Landus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Landus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,527, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Landus Foundation give grants?
The Landus Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Who are The Landus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Landus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include IKM - Manning CSD ($5,000), Farm Rescue Foundation ($3,550) and Citizens for Community Improvement ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Landus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of organizations and purposes, including a school greenhouse project, community organizations, youth and agricultural groups, a food pantry, and a cancer research donation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Landus Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Landus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Landus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $269 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Landus Foundation's EIN?
The Landus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3256864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Landus Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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