The Noble Foundation
The Noble Foundation is a private family foundation established in December 1994 and based in West Des Moines, Iowa. The foundation supports charitable organizations primarily in central Iowa through discretionary grants to nonprofits serving the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+6.5% YoY
Grant Count
30
+3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+3.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Noble Foundation focuses on supporting charitable work in the following priority areas:
- Scholarships: Educational support for students
- Health and Medical: Healthcare services and medical programs
- Food Security: Food banks and hunger relief programs
- Community Improvement: Projects that enhance local communities
- Child Welfare: Supporting organizations that serve children and families
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s**: Typical grants range from $1,000 to $5,000
How to Apply
**: Not publicly disclosed
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Noble Foundation primarily serves three Iowa counties:
- Polk County
- Jasper County
- Madison County
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $28.1 million (2024)
Annual Charitable Disbursements: $1,262,252 (2024)
Growth: The foundation has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with assets increasing from approximately $1 million in 2011 to over $28 million by 2024.
Revenue Sources: The foundation's revenue comes primarily from investment activities, including dividends and sales of assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by the Noble family, with directors including:
- Cynthia Noble
- Jeffery Noble
- Jonine Noble
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA L NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JEFFERY D NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JONINE L NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3420 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 265-9898
EIN: 42-1427324
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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