Private foundation · EIN 86-3698221 · Urbandale, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Empowering Others the Signature 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $60K total, median $7,500. 86% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$60K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in IA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope MinistriesDes Moines, IAHope center for women and children$25K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesDes Moines, IAAssist mission$10K
Home Opportunities Made Easy IncDes Moines, IAAssist mission$7,500
Orchard PlaceDes Moines, IAAssist mission$7,500
Everystep HospiceDes Moines, IAAssist mission$5,000
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MNAssist mission$3,000
Make-A-Wish FoundationUrbandale, IAAssist mission$2,000

By state: Iowa 6 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Empowering Others the Signature Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Urbandale, 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 Empowering Others the Signature Foundation 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 Empowering Others the Signature Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 7 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Empowering Others the Signature Foundation give?

Iowa (6 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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