Private foundation · EIN 42-1453781 · Ankeny, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donald F & Charlene K Lamberti 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $6.7M total, median $15K. 62% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$6.7M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IA
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Italian American Cultural Center ofDes Moines, IAContribution$6.0M
Forge Coalition for Family FlourishDes Moines, IACharitable$90K
Catholic Diocese of Des MoinesDes Moines, IAContribution$63K
Net Ministries IncWest St Paul, MNContribution$50K
World Food PrizeDes Moines, IACharitable$50K
Mercy Foundation of Des Moines IowaDes Moines, IAContribution$40K
Fellowship of Cath University StudentsGolden, COContribution$30K
Blessman InternationalUrbandale, IAContribution$25K
Child ServeJohnston, IAContribution$25K
James Arthur Albert FoundationUrbandales, IACharitable$25K
Hope MinistriesDes Moines, IACharitable$25K
Ruth Harbor FoundationDes Moines, IACharitable$25K
Iowans Supporting IsraelDes Moines, IACharitable$25K
Catholics Come Home IncRoswell, GAContribution$20K
Dynamic Catholic InstituteCincinnati, OHContribution$20K
Ankeny Christian AcademyAnkeny, IAContribution$15K
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic ChuAnkeny, IAContribution$15K
St Joseph Catholic School ChurchDes Moines, IAContribution$15K
Dowling Catholic High SchoolWest Des Moines, IAContribution$15K
Biking for BabiesSt Charles, MOContribution$15K
Benedictine CollegeAtchison, KSCharitable$15K
Your Choice FoundationYork, PACharitable$15K
Eternal Word Television NetworkIrondale, ALCharitable$15K
The Gathering PlaceGreenfield, IACharitable$15K
March for LifeWashington, DCCharitable$15K
Central Iowa Fellowship of ChristiaDes Moines, IAContribution$10K
Mid Iowa Council Boy Scouts of AmerDes Moines, IAContribution$10K
Little Sisters of the PoorLenoir City, TNContribution$10K
Pulse Life AdvocatesWest Des Moines, IACharitable$10K
Monks of the Blessed VirginCody, WYCharitable$10K
Puppy Jake FoundationDes Moines, IAContribution$5,000
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZContribution$5,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MICharitable$5,000
Newman Center Trust AccountIowa City, IAContribution$3,000

By state: Iowa 21 · Minnesota 1 · Colorado 1 · Georgia 1 · Ohio 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Donald F & Charlene K Lamberti Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ankeny, Iowa, administered in care of Mark W Beerman, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Donald F & Charlene K Lamberti Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Donald F & Charlene K Lamberti Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.7M across 34 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Donald F & Charlene K Lamberti Foundation give?

Iowa (21 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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