Iowa Historical Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Iowa Historical Foundation?
Iowa Historical Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($602K), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($246K), EMC Insurance Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Iowa Historical Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | $601,500 | 6 | 2022–2024 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | $246,150 | 11 | 2020–2024 |
| EMC Insurance Foundation | $200,000 | 5 | 2021–2023 |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | $200,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | $31,640 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| John Ruan Foundation Trust | $12,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community | $8,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| HNI Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Iowa Historical Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,032 |
| 2025 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $101,150 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $101,150 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FIRST QUARTER PAYMENT | $50,575 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FINAL QUARTER PAYMENT | $50,575 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,079 |
| 2024 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $80,100 |
| 2023 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $80,100 |
| 2023 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 |
| 2023 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,630 |
| 2023 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $119,500 |
| 2022 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $119,500 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $104,500 |
| 2022 | Fred Maytag Family Foundation | 2021 & 2022 GRANTS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $50,000 |
| 2022 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Sioux Falls Area Community | HYDROLOGICAL STUDY | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for conservation of a drum used in the War of 1812 | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,115 |
| 2022 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $2,500 |
| 2021 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,335 |
| 2021 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $2,500 |
| 2021 | HNI Charitable Foundation | Culture & Arts Non Muscatine | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Iowa Historical Foundation?
Iowa Historical Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($602K), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($246K), EMC Insurance Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Iowa Historical Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Iowa Historical Foundation's largest funder?
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc is the largest recorded funder of Iowa Historical Foundation, with $602K across 6 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Iowa Historical Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Iowa Historical Foundation across 40 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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