The WT and Edna M Dahl Trust is a private independent foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 2007, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking to support charitable causes primarily within Iowa.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$675K
-10.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$113K
+3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The trust has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity with typical award amounts ranging from $2,000 to $400,000. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Iowa, with particular emphasis on the Des Moines area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Giving: $675,000
- Total Expenses: $852,000
- Revenue: $7,760
Tax-Exempt Status: The trust has been tax-exempt since July 2009. The organization filed a final return in 2023.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $843,874 | $1,580,776 |
| Revenue | $7,764 | $112,000 | $604,068 |
| Expenses | $851,638 | $848,902 | $1,904,384 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $810,108 | $794,512 | $1,836,975 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $68,761 | $541,438 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,218 | $50,286 | $126,966 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
101 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
Paul R. Tyler serves as trustee of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL TYLER | TRUSTEE | 4 | $35,000 |
| JERRY G JONES | TRUSTEE | 3 | $35,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1117 44th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311-3405
Telephone: 515-246-4513
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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