Womens Cemetery Improvement Association
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Womens Cemetery Improvement Association at a glance
In short: Womens Cemetery Improvement Association gave $100K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $100K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $100,000
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $3,602,286
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Womens Cemetery Improvement Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Charles Cemetery Assoc ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Womens Cemetery Improvement Association gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $100K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Charles Cemetery Assoc Charles City, IA | Cemetery Care | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,602,286 | $164,659 | $143,779 | $100,000 | 1 | $132,986 |
| 2025 | $3,273,636 | $142,444 | $110,168 | $70,000 | 1 | $129,086 |
| 2024 | $3,039,205 | $77,807 | $109,906 | $70,000 | 1 | $62,057 |
| 2023 | $2,677,358 | $93,360 | $113,412 | $70,000 | 1 | $64,310 |
| 2022 | $3,109,819 | $242,558 | $93,534 | $70,000 | 1 | $207,409 |
| 2021 | $2,844,590 | $115,921 | $119,573 | $70,000 | 1 | $90,343 |
About Womens Cemetery Improvement Association
Based on IRS filings
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Charles City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $133K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association is led by Diane Meyer, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Diane Meyer
President
Vice President → President & Secretary, 2024
President & Secretary → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Luann Armstrong
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Toni Noah
Vice President & Secretary
President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Connie Parmer (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Judy Hauser (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Womens Cemetery Improvement Association
How much does Womens Cemetery Improvement Association give each year?
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association gave $100K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $70K across 1 grant.
How large is Womens Cemetery Improvement Association?
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $165K.
What is Womens Cemetery Improvement Association?
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Charles City, IA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Womens Cemetery Improvement Association operate?
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Womens Cemetery Improvement Association's EIN?
Womens Cemetery Improvement Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0607580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
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