Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Supporting community journalism that ensures long-term access to accurate local news and investigative reporting throughout western Iowa.
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation at a glance
In short: Western Iowa Journalism Foundation gave $317K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $316,500
- -18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,125
- +42.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,500
- Total assets
- $591,835
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Who Western Iowa Journalism Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Storm Lake Times Pilot ($213K). Together the top 4 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 23 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Iowa Journalism Foundation gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2021) to $389K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Times Pilot Storm Lake, IA | To further the mission of WIJF | $212,500 |
| La Prensa Iowa Denison, IA | To further the mission of WIJF | $50,000 |
| Central Iowa Publishing Bayard, IA | To further the mission of WIJF | $39,000 |
| Denison Free Press Denison, IA | To further the mission of WIJF | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591,835 | $549,146 | $415,256 | $316,500 | 4 | $17,854 |
| 2024 | $457,945 | $424,066 | $480,957 | $388,615 | 7 | $15,423 |
| 2023 | $516,335 | $269,266 | $359,916 | $276,500 | 6 | $2,174 |
| 2022 | $606,985 | $681,925 | $275,688 | $217,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $199,742 | $280,454 | $80,712 | $56,000 | 3 | — |
About Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Breda, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $592K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $317K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is led by Kyle Munson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Munson
President
President of the Board of Directors → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alma Puga
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bernstein
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Barron
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Spaulding-Kruse
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Breemer Frantz
Vice President
Secretary of the Board of Directors → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzan Erem
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Todd Partridge (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Gilbert (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Claudia Schabel (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Joel Lundstrom (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
How much does Western Iowa Journalism Foundation give each year?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation gave $317K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $389K across 7 grants.
What is Western Iowa Journalism Foundation's typical grant size?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $44,500, and its average grant was $79,125, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Iowa Journalism Foundation give grants?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denison, IA (2 grants).
Does Western Iowa Journalism Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Western Iowa Journalism Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the mission of WIJF" (4 grants).
How large is Western Iowa Journalism Foundation?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation reported $592K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $549K.
What is Western Iowa Journalism Foundation?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Breda, IA. It holds $592K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Western Iowa Journalism Foundation's EIN?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2308671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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