Private foundation · EIN 42-1431745

Athene Charitable Foundation

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West Des Moines, IA

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202632539349100208
Total assets (EOY)$6,395,032
Grants paid$3,478,550
Typical (median) grant$7,256
Grants listed59
Giving in home state (IA)86%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K19
$5K–$25K30
$25K–$100K1
$100K+9

Smallest $263 · Largest $1,510,894

Geographic focus

IA
86%
PA
7%
MI
4%
CT
2%
Other/foreign
1%
CA
0%

Common purposes

civiccommunity

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,168,615$4,373,49354
2024$3,904,253$3,865,17149
2025$3,478,550$6,395,03259

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactATHENE FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION
Address7700 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY MS 2B 10G, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 502663862
Phone8003153346
EmailATHENEFOUNDATION@ATHENE.COM
Form & materialsCOMPLETE COPY OF THE DONATION REQUEST INFORMATION APPLICATION.
DeadlinesNO SUBMISSION DEADLINE.
RestrictionsTHE FOLLOWING LIST IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A GRANT: - BE A 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OR THE FOREIGN PUBLIC CHARITY EQUIVALENT AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITIES (FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES). - BE REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE IN THE STATE WHERE THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED. - BE BASED IN AND SERVE COMMUNITIES WHERE ATHENE EMPLOYEES LIVE AND WORK. - HAVE GOALS, EFFORTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH ONE OF ATHENE'S PILLARS - EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH & WELLNESS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. - HAVE MISSION AND VALUES THAT ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S AND ATHENE'S MISSION AND VALUES, INCLUDING SUPPORTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. - AGREE TO PROVIDE A POST-EVENT SUCCESS REPORT (WHAT WAS ACHIEVED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S DONATION).

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
United Way Of Central IowaDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$1,510,894
Great Outdoors FoundationWEST DES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$375,000
Childserve FoundationJOHNSTON, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$333,333
American Online Giving FoundationPITTSBURGH, PACIVIC & COMMUNITY$254,750
Greater Des Moines Habitat For HumanityDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$166,667
Scholarship AmericaDETROIT, MICIVIC & COMMUNITY$125,000
Easter Seals Of IowaDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$115,000
Wesleylife FoundationJOHNSTON, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$100,000
Great Outdoors FoundationWEST DES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$100,000
Greenwich United WayGREENWICH, CTCIVIC & COMMUNITY$80,050
Dmarc Food PantryDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central IowaDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$20,000
Youth & Shelter Services IncAMES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$20,000
Jewels AcademyDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$15,000
Greater Des Moines Habitat For HumanityDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$12,500
Friends Of Bermuda Community FoundationHAMILTONCIVIC & COMMUNITY$11,077
The University Of Iowa Center For AdvancementIOWA CITY, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,500
Childserve FoundationJOHNSTON, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
Great Outdoors FoundationWEST DES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
Iowa Asian AllianceWEST DES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
Latino Resources IncDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
Iowa Women Lead ChangeCEDAR RAPIDS, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
Great Outdoors FoundationWEST DES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
The Supply HiveDES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
Link AssociatesWEST DES MOINES, IACIVIC & COMMUNITY$10,000
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