Private foundation · EIN 46-4160748 · Ames, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

46 1 Fund

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: 1 grants paid, $240K total, median $240K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$240K
Median grant
$240K
Stays in IA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GATo support the organization's charitable mission$240K

About this foundation

46 1 Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Ames, Iowa, administered in care of Scott Beckwith, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 46 1 Fund 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 46 1 Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $240K across 1 grants, a median of $240K.

Where does 46 1 Fund give?

Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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