Private foundation · EIN 87-3918016 · Clear Lake, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F Weitzel Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Iowa. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $9,800.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $475K total, median $9,800. 73% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$475K
Median grant
$9,800
Stays in IA
73%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$9.7M

How to apply

No standardized forms implemented; letter of request only Contact: Kent Hall, Po Box 607, Clear Lake, Ia, 6413572121, KENTAHALL77@GMAIL.COM 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hidden Acres Christian CenterDayton, IAAirnasium$80K
Bethel Univerity FoundationSt Paul, MNSign/ sholarship/ van$50K
43 North IowaMason City, IAGrant$40K
Mill City ChurchMinneapolis, MNYouth life program$35K
Goserv GlobalAnkeny, IAHaiti church or guatemala land$30K
Mercyone FoundationMason City, IAGrant$30K
Clear Lake ClassicalClear Lake, IANew building$25K
One CollectiveElgin, ILMissonary training$20K
Yss of North IowaMason City, IAOperating support$20K
Athletes in ActionLees Summit, MOCampus crusade from christ$20K
Community Kitchen of North IowaMason City, IAEquipment$12K
Elderbridge Agency on AgingMason City, IAVehicle purchase$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCDisaster relief$10K
Mrom Rock Steady BoxingMason City, IAEquipment$10K
Youth for ChristMason City, IAGrant$10K
Iron Sharpens IronJacksonvlle Beach, FLGrant$9,600
United to Serve W Passion & PurposeClear Lake, IASupport- bash at the lake$7,500
Cru & Lifelines OutdoorsLongmont, COGrant$6,000
Camp Hertko HollowWest Des Moines, IA"camperships"$5,000
Caring Pregnancy CenterMason City, IAAir conditioner$5,000
Grace Evangelical Free ChurchMason City, IASupport$5,000
North Iowa Christian SchoolMason City, IAParking lot$5,000
Share LifeClear Lake, IAKids cafe$5,000
Brown Boys BenifitMinneapolis, MNHelp people in need$5,000
North Lights AllianceMason City, IAFor the homeless$4,807
Children's Cancer ConnectionJohnston, IA"camperships"$4,000
Praise Community ChurchMason City, IADefibrillators$3,590
Mason City Senior Activity CtrMason City, IAGrant$3,000
Salvation ArmyMason City, IARed kettle$3,000
Christmas Cheer FundMason City, IAGrant$2,000

By state: Iowa 22 · Minnesota 3 · Illinois 1 · Missouri 1 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F Weitzel Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Clear Lake, Iowa, administered in care of Kristen N Ollenburg, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F Weitzel Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No standardized forms implemented; letter of request only Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F Weitzel Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $475K across 30 grants, a median of $9,800.

Where does Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F Weitzel Charitable Foundation give?

Iowa (22 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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