Private foundation · EIN 84-6958074 · Independence, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Tr

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: 10 grants paid, $120K total, median $11K. 90% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$120K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in IA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Independence Area Dollar for ScholaIndependence, IAContribution to scholar fund$15K
Jesup Dollars for ScholarsJesup, IAContribution to scholar fund$15K
East Buchanan Funds for the FutureWinthrop, IAContribution to general fund$15K
Buchanan County Historical SocietyIndependence, IAContribution to general fund$11K
Buchanan County Tourism BureauIndependence, IAContribution to general fund$11K
Independence Public Library FoundatIndependence, IAContribution to general funds$11K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchIndependence, IAContribution to general fund$11K
Cedar Valley HospiceCedar Falls, IAContribution to general fund$11K
St Judes Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNContribution to general fund$11K
Buchanan County Health Trust IncIndependence, IAContribution to equip in lt care cen$10K

By state: Iowa 9 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Tr 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 Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 10 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Tr give?

Iowa (9 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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