Private foundation · EIN 59-3677987 · Dubuque, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $155K total, median $2,500. 55% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
44
$155K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IA
55%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

Applications should be a letter explaining the need and use of the requested donation plus proof of 501(c)(3) status. Contact: Douglas M Henry, 195 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, Ia, 5635567389 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Family PromiseSummit, NJGeneral operating fund$22K
Winterset Volunteer Fire DeptWinterset, IAGeneral operating fund$10K
Ascension Catholic Church Food PantMelbourne, FLGeneral operating fund$5,000
Can PlayDes Moines, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Dubuque Rescue MissionDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Grand Opera HouseDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Iowa Bicycle CoalitionCoralville, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Iowa Pga FoundationRiverside, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Joppa Homeless OutreachDes Moines, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
National Forest FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral operating fund$5,000
River Bend Food BankDavenport, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
University of Iowa Foundation (engineering Excellence)Iowa City, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Waukee Area Christian ServicesWaukee, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Winterset Girls Fastpitch IncWinterset, IAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Animal Rescue League of Des MoinesDes Moines, IAGeneral operating funds$4,500
Des Moines Area Religious CouncilDes Moines, IAGeneral operating fund$4,200
Seniors FIRST IncOrlando, FLGeneral operating fund$3,500
Harbor House of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral operating fund$3,000
Hope Animal Rescue of IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating fund$3,000
Dubuque ChoraleDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$2,500
Enzian TheaterMaitland, FLGeneral operating fund$2,500
Family TreeWheat Ridge, COGeneral operating fund$2,500
Michael Henter FoundationClive, IAGeneral operating fund$2,500
Orlando BalletOrlando, FLGeneral operating fund$2,500
Women's Center GuildMelbourne, FLGeneral operating fund$2,500
Youth Entity (computer for Kids)Glenwood Springs, COGeneral operating fund$2,500
Children of Fallen Patriots FoundatDulles, VAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Children's Cancer ConnectionDes Moines, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NYGeneral operating fund$2,000
Dress for SuccessAustin, TXGeneral operating fund$2,000
Dubuque Arts CouncilDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County BarOrlando, FLGeneral operating fund$2,000
Little Wish FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral operating fund$2,000
Waukee Community Schools FoundationWaukee, IAGeneral operating fund$2,000
Carnegie Stout Library FoundationDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$1,500
Convivium Urban FarmsteadDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$1,500
Foundation for Dubuque Public SchooDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$1,500
Foundation for Seminole County Public SchoolsSanford, FLGeneral operating fund$1,000
Lake Highland Preparatory SchoolOrlando, FLGeneral operating fund$1,000
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral operating fund$1,000
One Heart for Women & ChildrenOrlando, FLGeneral operating fund$1,000
Presentation Lantern CenterDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$1,000
South Lake Animal LeagueGroveland, FLGeneral operating fund$1,000
Metcalf Scholarship Fund St Luke's Lutheran SchoolDubuque, IAGeneral operating fund$600

By state: Iowa 24 · Florida 11 · New Jersey 1 · Colorado 2 · Montana 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Henry Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dubuque, Iowa, administered in care of Allen S Henry President, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Henry Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be a letter explaining the need and use of the requested donation plus proof of 501(c)(3) status. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Henry Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 44 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Henry Family Foundation Inc give?

Iowa (24 grants), Florida (11 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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