Private foundation · EIN 92-1952229 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dewolf Family 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: 3 grants paid, $450K total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$450K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IACapital campaign renovation$200K
State University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IAWellness program/mental health$200K
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa IncCedar Rapids, IASchool learning program$50K

About this foundation

Dewolf Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Dewolf Family 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 Dewolf Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $450K across 3 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Dewolf Family Foundation give?

Iowa (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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