Guardian Scholars Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$368K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Guardian Scholars Foundation?
Guardian Scholars Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($300K), The Sidhu Family Foundation ($50K), Helle Family Foundation ($12K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $368K in grants to Guardian Scholars Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $299,797 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Sidhu Family Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Helle Family Foundation | $12,214 | 1 | 2024 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Helen J and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation III | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Gabriel Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $96K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Guardian Scholars Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $73,426 |
| 2024 | Helle Family Foundation | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | $12,214 |
| 2024 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $67,596 |
| 2023 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE CHARITABLE AND NON-OPERATING PURPOSES OF FUNDING TUITION, ROOM, BOARD OR BOOKS FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM | $79,625 |
| 2022 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $79,150 |
| 2021 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Helen J and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation III | SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FOSTER CARE | $500 |
| 2020 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2019 | The Gabriel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Guardian Scholars Foundation?
Guardian Scholars Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($300K), The Sidhu Family Foundation ($50K), Helle Family Foundation ($12K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $368K in grants to Guardian Scholars Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Guardian Scholars Foundation's largest funder?
Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn is the largest recorded funder of Guardian Scholars Foundation, with $300K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Guardian Scholars Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $368K in grants to Guardian Scholars Foundation across 13 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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