Private foundation · EIN 81-0961651 · Cedar Falls, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aaron J Schurman Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Iowa. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $17K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $82K total, median $17K. 67% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$82K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in IA
67%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Name of organization; its charitable purpose; a description of its needs for charitable funds; tax exempt status Contact: Aaron Schurman, 1704 Willow Bend Road, Cedar Falls, Ia, 3192397887 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Prairie Lakes ChurchCedar Falls, IAReligious activities$50K
StorylineAustin, TXEncourage reading for children$17K
St John Luthern ChurchCedar Falls, IAReligious activities$15K

By state: Iowa 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Aaron J Schurman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cedar Falls, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Aaron J Schurman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Name of organization; its charitable purpose; a description of its needs for charitable funds; tax exempt status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Aaron J Schurman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 3 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Aaron J Schurman Charitable Foundation give?

Iowa (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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