Private foundation · EIN 39-1906775 · Grinnell, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Claude W and Dolly Ahrens Foundation Corporation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $568K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
7
$568K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2023

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ahrens Park FoundationGrinnell, IAOperating Funds, Capital Purchases$545K
Greater Poweshiek Community FoundationGrinnell, IAProgramming, Early Childhood, Educaiton$5,766
Grinnell School of MusicGrinnell, IAOperations$5,100
Read 2 LeadGrinnell, IAProgramming$5,000
City of Grinnell Parks & Recreation DepartmentGrinnell, IASenior Programming$3,300
Local Non ProfitsGrinnell, IAProgramming$2,725
Link IncGrinnell, IAProgramming$1,250

About this foundation

The Claude W and Dolly Ahrens Foundation Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grinnell, Iowa, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Claude W and Dolly Ahrens Foundation Corporation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 The Claude W and Dolly Ahrens Foundation Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $568K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Claude W and Dolly Ahrens Foundation Corporation give?

Iowa (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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