Von Muenster Family Foundation
Von Muenster Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Anamosa, Iowa. Its 2025 filing says it makes grants to tax-exempt organizations focused primarily on education, Christian missions, families and marriages, returning U.S. military veterans, children and women at risk, and community health.
Von Muenster Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Von Muenster Family Foundation gave $57K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Iowa. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,764
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,055
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (37% 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 Von Muenster Family 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 for funds. Because its 2025 filing is marked as its final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16027 Highway 64, Anamosa, IA 52205
Phone: (319) 462-4797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Von Muenster Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Antioch Christian Church ($14K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Iowa received 37% of grant dollars, Tennessee 20%, Idaho 18%, Georgia 12%, and Nebraska 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Von Muenster Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $632 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $240K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch Christian Church Marion, IA | Contribution to General Fund | $14,000 |
| Mercy Multiplied Nashville, TN | Support for Troubled & Abused Women | $11,389 |
| Riding High Ministries Shelley, ID | Spread the Word Through Horses | $10,000 |
| King's Chapel Presbyterian Church Carrolton, GA | Spread the Word of Christianity | $7,000 |
| East Iowa Bible Conference Deep River, IA | Support Religous Education | $6,000 |
| Christian Student Fellowship Kearney, NE | Support for Student in Need | $2,000 |
| Mid India Christian Services Fresno, CA | Support for Student in Need | $2,000 |
| CMF International Indianapolis, IN | Help Create Christ-Centered Communit | $1,500 |
| Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO | Training for Christian Service | $1,032 |
| Hacap Jones County Food Bank Anamosa, IA | Provide Food and Nutritional Support | $663 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not reported here.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $50,139 | $68,043 | $56,764 | 14 | $62,002 | — | $1,817 |
| 2024 | $17,904 | $447 | $40,824 | $38,362 | 10 | $38,362 | $447 | $2,052 |
| 2023 | $58,281 | $860 | $35,372 | $34,026 | 7 | $34,026 | $860 | $3,923 |
| 2022 | $92,793 | $51,900 | $34,856 | $34,680 | 7 | $34,680 | $41,097 | $2,368 |
| 2021 | $75,749 | $286,469 | $241,340 | $239,996 | 5 | $240,580 | $157,345 | $1,979 |
| 2020 | $30,620 | $16,045 | $41,340 | $40,516 | 36 | — | — | $2,286 |
| 2019 | $55,915 | $1,449 | $56,404 | $55,601 | 7 | — | $1,126 | $5,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Von Muenster Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as making grants to tax-exempt organizations focused primarily on education, Christian missions, families and marriages, returning U.S. military veterans, children and women at risk, and community health.
Among its 2025 grantees, Riding High Ministries describes its mission as presenting the love of God and the values of his kingdom through horse-training illustrations alongside churches and correctional facilities. East Iowa Bible Conference says its camp exists to aid the Church in Eastern Iowa by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with children through safe facilities and God-centered programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $56,764. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $14,000, with a median grant of $1,750. Notable grants included $14,000 to Antioch Christian Church for its general fund; $11,389 to Mercy Multiplied for support for troubled and abused women; $10,000 to Riding High Ministries; $7,000 to King’s Chapel Presbyterian Church; and $6,000 to East Iowa Bible Conference.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth Von Muenster and Julie Von Muenster as directors.
Von Muenster Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Von Muenster
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Von Muenster
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Von Muenster Family Foundation
How much does Von Muenster Family Foundation give each year?
Von Muenster Family Foundation gave $57K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 10 grants.
What is Von Muenster Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Von Muenster Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,055, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Von Muenster Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Von Muenster Family Foundation give grants?
Von Muenster Family Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (20%) and Idaho (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anamosa, IA (2 grants).
Does Von Muenster Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Von Muenster Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Von Muenster Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Von Muenster Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Antioch Christian Church ($14,000), Mercy Multiplied ($11,389) and Riding High Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Von Muenster Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as making grants to tax-exempt organizations focused primarily on education, Christian missions, families and marriages, returning U.S. military veterans, children and women at risk, and community health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Von Muenster Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Von Muenster Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Von Muenster Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Von Muenster Family Foundation's EIN?
Von Muenster Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0838882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Von Muenster Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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