Living History Farms Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
67
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Living History Farms Foundation?
Living History Farms Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($1.4M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($677K), EMC Insurance Foundation ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Living History Farms Foundation between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | $1,387,800 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | $676,780 | 26 | 2020–2024 |
| EMC Insurance Foundation | $155,000 | 9 | 2021–2024 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | $115,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Wt and Edna M Dahl Trust | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The C Robert Brenton and Babette C | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Andringa Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cole-belin Education Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| The Growmark Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Coons Foundation | $27,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| John H & Ann Ghrist Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Living History Farms Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | CULTIVATING OUR FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AT LIVING HISTORY FARMS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024 - FIRST QUARTER PAYMENT | $93,000 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $93,000 |
| 2024 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $93,000 |
| 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 | 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 | REOPENING OF THE CABINET MAKER | $15,000 |
| 2024 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $11,450 |
| 2023 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING | $122,700 |
| 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 | Andringa Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The C Robert Brenton and Babette C | HISTORICAL EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,768 |
| 2023 | Cole-belin Education Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Growmark Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF CHILD FARM SAFETY PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | John H & Ann Ghrist Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $175,200 |
| 2022 | Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc | GENERAL FUNDING | $175,200 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | CULTURAL LEADERSHIP GRANT | $145,200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Living History Farms Foundation?
Living History Farms Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc ($1.4M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines ($677K), EMC Insurance Foundation ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Living History Farms Foundation between 2019–2024.
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 $1.4M across 10 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Living History Farms Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Living History Farms Foundation across 67 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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