Centre for Arts and Artists
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$511K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Centre for Arts and Artists?
Centre for Arts and Artists is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Geisler-Penquite Foundation ($440K), Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation ($46K), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $511K in grants to Centre for Arts and Artists between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | $440,014 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | $46,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Donald C & Doris K Byers Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| B D Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $376K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
What grants has Centre for Arts and Artists received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | WORKSHOP WIRING AND CLAYROOM | $16,000 |
| 2024 | The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | ENDOWMENT FUND | $370,014 |
| 2024 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | WOODSHOP WIRING AND CLAYROOM | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | ENDOWMENT FUND | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $5,000 - CLAY ROOM FOR KILN, TEACHING SUPPLIES, TEACHING; $3,000 - TEACHING SUPPLIES & TEACHING ART CLASSES IN VARIED MEDIA TO AGES 5-18; $2,000 - COSTS INVOLVED IN EDUCATION OF STUDENTS OF NEWTON SCHOOLS ON THE SCULPTURES LOCATED IN NEWTON | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | WOODSHOP WIRINGCLAYROOM | $4,250 |
| 2022 | The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | ENDOWMENT FUND | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Donald C & Doris K Byers Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | STUDENT TRANS/UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | ENDOWMENT FUND | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | STUDENT TRANS/UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
| 2021 | B D Charitable Trust | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | ENDOWMENT FUND | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,750 |
| 2020 | Donald C & Doris K Byers Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $3,000 |
| 2019 | Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Centre for Arts and Artists?
Centre for Arts and Artists is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Geisler-Penquite Foundation ($440K), Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation ($46K), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $511K in grants to Centre for Arts and Artists between 2019–2025.
Who is Centre for Arts and Artists's largest funder?
The Geisler-Penquite Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Centre for Arts and Artists, with $440K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Centre for Arts and Artists received?
IRS 990 filings record $511K in grants to Centre for Arts and Artists across 16 grants from 5 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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