WT and Edna M Dahl Trust
The WT and Edna M Dahl Trust is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2023 filing reports six grants totaling $675,000, all to Iowa recipients. The trust’s 2022 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; a later filing reports grantmaking for 2023.
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust at a glance
In short: WT and Edna M Dahl Trust gave $675K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $113K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $675,000
- -10.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $112,500
- +3.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to WT and Edna M Dahl Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Paul R. Tyler, trustee, as the contact and gives “N\A” for application materials and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul R Tyler Trustee
Mailing address: 1117 44Th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 707-5911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WT and Edna M Dahl Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fort Des Moines Museum and Educatio ($250K). Together the top 6 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 139 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Iowa, including organizations in Des Moines, Waukee, and Urbandale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How WT and Edna M Dahl Trust gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $675K (2023) to $2.0M (2020). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Des Moines Museum and Educatio Des Moines, IA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Waukee United Methodist Church Waukee, IA | General Support | $100,000 |
| DSM Park and Rec Foundation Des Moines, IA | Construction of Recreation Trail | $100,000 |
| Living History Farms Foundation Urbandale, IA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Everly Ball Comm Mental Health Svcs Des Moines, IA | General Support | $62,500 |
| Iowa Health Foundation Des Moines, IA | Support for Star Center | $62,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $7,764 | $851,638 | $675,000 | 6 | $810,108 | — | $6,218 |
| 2022 | $843,874 | $112,000 | $848,902 | $758,000 | 7 | $794,512 | $68,761 | $50,286 |
| 2021 | $1,580,776 | $604,068 | $1,904,384 | $1,800,500 | 43 | $1,836,975 | $541,438 | $126,966 |
| 2020 | $2,881,092 | $353,885 | $1,894,403 | $1,986,000 | 45 | — | $280,854 | $187,712 |
| 2019 | $4,621,610 | $376,528 | $1,413,500 | $1,403,300 | 38 | — | $304,720 | $291,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WT and Edna M Dahl Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including museums, a church, a parks and recreation foundation, mental health services, and a health foundation. The Living History Farms Foundation describes its mission as educating and connecting people to stories of Midwestern rural heritage. The Iowa Health Foundation describes its mission as improving community health through philanthropy, service, and volunteerism.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust made six grants totaling $675,000. Awards ranged from $62,500 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. Recipients included Fort Des Moines Museum and Education ($250,000 for general support), Waukee United Methodist Church ($100,000 for general support), DSM Park and Rec Foundation ($100,000 for construction of a recreation trail), Living History Farms Foundation ($100,000 for general support), Everly Ball Community Mental Health Services ($62,500 for general support), and Iowa Health Foundation ($62,500 to support STAR Center).
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Paul R. Tyler, trustee, as the contact, and “N\A” for application materials and award restrictions. This information is from a filing marked as the final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Paul Tyler and Jerry G. Jones as trustees.
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jerry G. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $35K (2023)
Paul Tyler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $35K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $35K, to Paul Tyler (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about WT and Edna M Dahl Trust
How much does WT and Edna M Dahl Trust give each year?
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust gave $675K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $758K across 7 grants.
What is WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's typical grant size?
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's median grant in 2023 was $100,000, and its average grant was $112,500, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WT and Edna M Dahl Trust give grants?
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (4 grants).
Does WT and Edna M Dahl Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's largest grantees?
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Fort Des Moines Museum and Educatio ($250,000), Waukee United Methodist Church ($100,000) and DSM Park and Rec Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does WT and Edna M Dahl Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including museums, a church, a parks and recreation foundation, mental health services, and a health foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WT and Edna M Dahl Trust?
The filing lists Paul R. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is WT and Edna M Dahl Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, WT and Edna M Dahl Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's EIN?
WT and Edna M Dahl Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6983203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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