Living History Farms Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
64
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Living History Farms Foundation?
Living History Farms Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($1.0M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($624K), The Nelson Foundation ($140K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Living History Farms Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | $1,031,925 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $624,280 | 21 | 2020–2024 |
| The Nelson Foundation | $140,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $125,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| EMC Insurance Foundation | $100,000 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| WT and Edna M Dahl Trust | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | $80,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Coons Foundation | $54,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Growmark Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The C Robert Brenton and Babette C BRE | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Cole-Belin Education Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vogel Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| John H & Ann GHRIST Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2021) to $499K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $308K.
What grants has Living History Farms Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT, CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT | $163,025 |
| 2025 | The Nelson Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Coons Foundation | General Operations | $27,000 |
| 2025 | The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | PROGRAMMING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Growmark Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Vogel Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | CULTIVATING OUR FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AT LIVING HISTORY FARMS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $93,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FIRST QUARTER PAYMENT | $93,000 |
| 2024 | The Nelson Foundation | LHF Cultivating Our Future campaign | $80,000 |
| 2024 | The Coons Foundation | General Operations | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Fred Maytag Family Foundation | 2024 GRANT AWARDS - GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | PROGRAMMING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The C Robert Brenton and Babette C BRE | HISTORICAL EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | REOPENING OF THE CABINET MAKER | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $11,450 |
| 2023 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING | $122,700 |
| 2023 | WT and Edna M Dahl Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The C Robert Brenton and Babette C BRE | HISTORICAL EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | PROGRAMMING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,768 |
| 2023 | The Growmark Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF CHILD FARM SAFETY PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Cole-Belin Education Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | STORY STATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 64 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Living History Farms Foundation?
Living History Farms Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($1.0M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($624K), The Nelson Foundation ($140K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Living History Farms Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Living History Farms Foundation's largest funder?
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc is the largest recorded funder of Living History Farms Foundation, with $1.0M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Living History Farms Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Living History Farms Foundation across 64 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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