Fort Dodge, IA
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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 6 |
| $5K–$25K | 14 |
| $25K–$100K | 7 |
| $100K+ | 0 |
Smallest $452 · Largest $75,000
| IA | 93% | |
| CA | 7% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $405,379 | $7,114,383 | 26 |
| 2025 | $437,972 | $7,548,000 | 27 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
| Contact | MAUREEN MERRILL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1557, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501 |
| Phone | 5155732154 |
| Form & materials | INITIAL CONTACT BY TELEPHONE REQUESTING A GRANT APPLICATION FORM TO BE COMPLETED. MUST REQUEST A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT. FURTHER INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED IF DIRECTORS WISH TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST IN DETAIL. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | AT THIS TIME, THE DIRECTORS MAKE GRANTS WHICH CARRY OUT THE GRANTOR'S GIFTING PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED DURING HER LIFEIME. GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE GROUPS IN WEBSTER COUNTY IOWA WHICH CARRY OUT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. |
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Fort Dodge | FORT DODGE, IA | OAKLAND CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $75,000 |
| Hawkeye Community Theatre | MANSON, IA | 2025 SEASON AND RESURFACING THE PARKING LOT | $39,000 |
| United Way Community Foundation | FORT DODGE, IA | 2025-2026 CAMPAIGN | $35,000 |
| Fd Senior High Band Boosters | FORT DODGE, IA | NEW BAND INSTRUMENTS; DRUMLINE REPLACEMENT | $30,000 |
| Cinematography For Actors Institute | LOS ANGELES, CA | "A COUNTRY DOG" SHORT FILM | $30,000 |
| Comedia Musica Players | FORT DODGE, IA | "SOMETHING ROTTEN" PRODUCTION | $25,000 |
| Fort Dodge Public Library Foundation | FORT DODGE, IA | COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | $25,000 |
| Fd Csd Senior High Choir Boosters | FORT DODGE, IA | MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM PROJECTION; LIGHTING CONTROL & FDMS AUDITORIUM | $20,150 |
| Fort Dodge Historical Society | FORT DODGE, IA | FRONTIER DAYS | $20,000 |
| Blanden Charitable Foundation | FORT DODGE, IA | BLANDEN ART FESTIVAL; BLANDEN PROGRAMMING; LIFEWORKS ART THERAPY | $19,000 |
| Dayton Public Library | DAYTON, IA | COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $14,600 |
| Preserve Fort Dodge Inc | FORT DODGE, IA | SACRED HEART DRAINAGE MITIGATION PROJECT | $13,248 |
| Fd Community Foundation | FORT DODGE, IA | LOST GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT; BOOK CALL SPOTFLIGHT | $12,250 |
| Afes | FORT DODGE, IA | AFES SUMMER & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| Fort Dodge Choral Society | FORT DODGE, IA | "BEAUTY OF THE EARTH" CONCERT; MARCH 2026 CONCERT | $9,076 |
| Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association | FORT DODGE, IA | BADGER LAKE DRAGON BOAT BASH | $9,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College | FOR DODGE, IA | AFRO-LATINO FESTIVAL; NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION | $8,500 |
| Harcourt Public Library | HARCOURT, IA | COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $8,200 |
| Southeast Valley Community Schools | GOWRIE, IA | PURCHASE A YAMAHA TUBA | $8,099 |
| Badger Public Library | BADGER, IA | REPLACE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND PATRON ELECTRONICS | $7,247 |
| Stage Door Productions | FORT DODGE, IA | 2025-2026 SEASON | $6,500 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater Iowa | URBANDALE, IA | COMMUNITY TROOP PROGRAMS FOR FD GIRL SCOUTS | $3,550 |
| Fdsh Speech And Drama Boosters | FORT DODGE, IA | FALL PLAY | $3,000 |
| Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association | FORT DODGE, IA | ANNUAL AVEY GROUWS BANK W/RONLEY KING BLUES BAND CONCERT | $3,000 |
| Community Early Childhood Center | FORT DODGE, IA | UPDATING CLASSROOMS | $2,000 |
