Private foundation · EIN 42-1153158 · Sioux City, Iowa

Aalfs Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $290K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$290K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Siouxland Community FoundationSioux City, IAFriends of the foundation fund & rag fund$134K
United Way of SiouxlandSioux City, IAOperating fund$30K
Boys and Girls Home and Family ServicesSioux City, IASupport for community$25K
St Thomas Episcopal Church EndowmentSioux City, IAEndowment fund$20K
Boys and Girls ClubsSioux City, IAAnnual campaign$15K
Girls IncSioux City, IACampaign$10K
Sanford Community CenterSioux City, IAOperating fund$10K
Sioux City Art Center AssociationSioux City, IAEndowment fund$10K
Sioux City Library FoundationSioux City, IAAnnual campaign$10K
Goodfellow CharitiesSioux City, IASupport for community$5,000
Sioux City Public MuseumSioux City, IAOperating fund$5,000
Sioux City SymphonySioux City, IAAnnual fund$5,000
The Orpheum Theatre Endowment IncSioux City, IAOperating fund$5,000
Saturday in the ParkSioux City, IAOperating fund$2,000
The FIRST Tee of SiouxlandSioux City, IAOperating fund$2,000
Make-A-Wish FoundationUrbandale, IAOperating fund$1,000
Ronald McDonald HouseSioux City, IAAnnual campaign$1,000

About this foundation

Aalfs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Aalfs Family 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 Aalfs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Aalfs Family Foundation give?

Iowa (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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