Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 186 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer ConnectionDes Moines, IA | Program support | $103K |
| Great Outdoors FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $30K |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationUrbandale, IA | Program support | $30K |
| Mercyone Des Moines FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $25K |
| Variety - the Childrens CharityDes Moines, IA | Program support | $15K |
| Everystep FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $13K |
| Gigi's Playhouse Des MoinesWindsor Heights, IA | Program support | $11K |
| Dorothy's HouseDes Moines, IA | Program support | $10K |
| Blank Children's HospitalDes Moines, IA | Program support | $10K |
| Childserve FoundationJohnston, IA | Program support | $10K |
| Des Moines Carousel FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $10K |
| Genesis Youth FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $10K |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $10K |
| United Way of Central IowaDes Moines, IA | Program support | $10K |
| West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce FoundationWest Des Moines, IA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Moberg GalleryDes Moines, IA | Program support | $6,707 |
| Hoyt Sherman PlaceDes Moines, IA | Program support | $5,900 |
| Blank Park ZooDes Moines, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DsmDes Moines, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing ArtsDes Moines, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical GardenDes Moines, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Horizon Science Academy Des MoinesDes Moines, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MN | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wesley LifeJohnston, IA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Iowa College FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $4,500 |
| Above Beyond CancerWest Des Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| American Heart AssociationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central IowaDes Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteArlington, MA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Metro OperaIndianola, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Des Moines UniversityWest Des Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Dmps FoundationDes Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Easter Seals IowaDes Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWest Des Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Orchard PlaceDes Moines, IA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Surety Foundation theWashington, DC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Children's Cancer AssociationPortland, OR | Program support | $2,476 |
| Heritage RanchEastsound, WA | Program support | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children HospitalMemphis, TN | Program support | $1,630 |
| Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FL | Program support | $1,500 |
| Hope MinistriesDes Moines, IA | Program support | $1,450 |
| FIRST Tee - Central IowaClive, IA | Program support | $1,250 |
| West Des Moines Human Services Friends FoundationWest Des Moines, IA | Program support | $1,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Seminole Co & Greater Apopka Florida IncCasselberry, FL | Program support | $1,100 |
| New Mexico Special OlympicsAlbuquerque, NM | Program support | $1,100 |
| Best Buddies IowaDes Moines, IA | Program support | $1,050 |
| After School Arts ProgramDes Moines, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
| AgapeNashville, TN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Arizon Center for YouthPhoenix, AZ | Program support | $1,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the RiverWashington, DC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cato InstituteWashington, DC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Central Florida CouncilApopka, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Chase Richards FoundationEncino, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Construction Workforce Foundation of ColoradoCentennial, CO | Program support | $1,000 |
| Des Moines Childrens MuseumWest Des Moines, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Down Syndrome Diagnosis NetworkStillwater, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Elli's HouseWest Bloomfield, MI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Families ForwardDes Moines, IA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Montgomery CountyConroe, TX | Program support | $1,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show SyndicateFort Worth, TX | Program support | $1,000 |
By state: Iowa 81 · Arizona 10 · Minnesota 4 · Texas 9 · Florida 11 · District of Columbia 4
About this foundation
Merchants Bonding Company Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wdm, Iowa, administered in care of Larry Taylor, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Merchants Bonding Company Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Merchants Bonding Company Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $469K across 186 grants, a median of $500.
Where does Merchants Bonding Company Foundation give?
Iowa (81 grants), Arizona (10 grants), Minnesota (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Wdm that accept applications
All in Iowa| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Foundationsince 1994 | Wdm, IA | $1.2M31 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $28M |
| Deb & Bob Pulver Foundationsince 2015 | Wdm, IA | $760K27 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $19M |
| J Wesley Graham Trust Uwsince 1999 | Wdm, IA | $1.4M2 grants · 2025 | $679K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Dan and Joanie Houston Foundationsince 2023 | Wdm, IA | $604K15 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Sahu Family Foundation Incsince 2002 | Wdm, IA | $804K2 grants · 2025 | $402K | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Jim and Marie Wood Foundationsince 1991 | Wdm, IA | $408K8 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| William R Higgins Jr Foundation Incsince 1973 | Wdm, IA | — | — | Yes | $2.8M |
| McCullough Family Foundationsince 2011 | Wdm, IA | $120K7 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.8M |