The Raymond and Florence D
The Raymond and Florence D is a private foundation based in Cherokee, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Iowa, Florida, and Connecticut.
The Raymond and Florence D at a glance
In short: The Raymond and Florence D gave $71K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Iowa. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,264
- -40.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,126
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,533
- Total assets
- $3,393,640
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (44% 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 Raymond and Florence D
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 209 West Willow, Cherokee, IA 51012
Phone: (712) 225-5175
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raymond and Florence D funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cherokee Education Foundation ($14K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 53 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Iowa (44% of grant dollars), Florida (42%), and Connecticut (14%). Listed Iowa recipients include organizations in Cherokee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Raymond and Florence D open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $69K (2023) to $391K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Education Foundation Cherokee, IA | Provide Assistance | $14,000 |
| Dunklin Memorial Church Okeechobee, FL | Provide Assistance | $10,066 |
| Russell Home for Atypical Florida, FL | Provide Assistance | $10,066 |
| Shepards Inc Conneticut, CT | Provide Assistance | $10,066 |
| Grace Baptist Church Pompano Beach, FL | Provide Assistance | $10,066 |
| Mid Sioux Opportunities Cherokee, IA | Provide Assistance | $5,000 |
| Ecumenical Institute Cherokee, IA | Provide Assistance | $5,000 |
| Sanford Museum Cherokee, IA | Provide Assistance | $3,000 |
| Cherokee Community Theatre Cherokee, IA | Provide Assistance | $2,000 |
| Cherokee Symphony Cherokee, IA | Provide Assistance | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,393,640 | $266,993 | $78,787 | $71,264 | 10 | $71,264 | $191,991 | $158,666 |
| 2024 | $3,158,032 | $174,337 | $134,628 | $119,264 | 12 | $119,264 | $159,771 | $149,093 |
| 2023 | $2,986,682 | $166,057 | $84,192 | $69,314 | 5 | $70,062 | $151,151 | $142,692 |
| 2022 | $2,893,217 | $234,401 | $205,699 | $191,256 | 12 | $191,256 | $220,656 | $142,961 |
| 2021 | $3,036,866 | $248,839 | $405,097 | $390,972 | 14 | $390,972 | $234,700 | $145,696 |
| 2020 | $3,012,206 | $190,409 | $220,246 | $203,710 | 12 | — | $173,873 | $149,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond and Florence D reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $71,264. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $14,000, with a median of $7,533. The largest awards were $14,000 to Cherokee Education Foundation; $10,066 each to Dunklin Memorial Church, Russell Home for Atypical, Shepards Inc, and Grace Baptist Church; and $5,000 each to Mid Sioux Opportunities and Ecumenical Institute. Each grant was listed for the purpose “provide assistance.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pat Hyndman, Heidi Gerstandt, Russell Wilson, and Jason Cook as directors, and James R Mohn as treasurer.
The Raymond and Florence D's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pat Hyndman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heidi Gerstandt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jason Cook
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
James R. Mohn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ivan Wiersma (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: John H. Cook (2020–2024) — Director
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 Raymond and Florence D
How much does The Raymond and Florence D give each year?
The Raymond and Florence D gave $71K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 12 grants.
What is The Raymond and Florence D's typical grant size?
The Raymond and Florence D's median grant in 2025 was $7,533, and its average grant was $7,126, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Raymond and Florence D give grants?
The Raymond and Florence D's top state is Iowa, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (42%) and Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cherokee, IA (6 grants).
Does The Raymond and Florence D give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Raymond and Florence D's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Assistance" (10 grants).
Who are The Raymond and Florence D's largest grantees?
The Raymond and Florence D's largest 2025 grantees include Cherokee Education Foundation ($14,000), Dunklin Memorial Church ($10,066) and Russell Home for Atypical ($10,066), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond and Florence D?
The Raymond and Florence D reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond and Florence D?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Raymond and Florence D's EIN?
The Raymond and Florence D's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1423618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Raymond and Florence D 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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