Private foundation · EIN 42-1391307 · Algona, Iowa

Mahana-Congregational Church Scholarship Foumdation

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: 14 grants paid, $113K total, median $5,500. 36% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: Scholarships for algona high school students and general support for universities.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$113K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in IA
36%
of grants
Deadline
ONGOING
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Mahana Congregational Church, 101 Oak Lake Drive, Algona, Ia, 5152957890 Deadlines: ONGOING Restrictions: Scholarships for algona high school students and general support for universities.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Mahana-Congregational Church Scholarship Foumdation is a private grantmaking foundation in Algona, Iowa, administered in care of B of a, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Mahana-Congregational Church Scholarship Foumdation 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 Mahana-Congregational Church Scholarship Foumdation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $113K across 14 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Mahana-Congregational Church Scholarship Foumdation give?

Iowa (5 grants), South Dakota (2 grants), Minnesota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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