Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs Iowa | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 25-5100130

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs Iowa has awarded 130 grants totaling $5,548,073 to organizations in Iowa, Massachusetts and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $6,925.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,548,073
Total Assets
$21,936,095
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,925

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-11% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 26%

5 of 19 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

92% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Nora Springs (63%), Mason City (12%), Manly (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+16%

Stable funding levels with 16% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (63%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs Iowa's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters Incorporated $20,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Central Springs Aged Curriculum And Ffa Chapter 2024
Central Springs Community School District $3,228 Manly, IA, US Central Springs Csd - Nora Springs Summer Food Program 2024
Central Springs Community School District $50,869 Manly, IA, US Wee Soar Preschool, Central Springs Csd 2024
City Of Nora Springs $10,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Warning System Siren Update - Project 2024
City Of Nora Springs $4,200 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library Local And Guest Speakers/presenters/programs 2024
City Of Nora Springs $75,506 Nora Springs, IA, US Lookout Point Parking Lot Project 2024
City Of Nora Springs $50,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Aquatic Center Updates 2024
City Of Nora Springs $17,500 Nora Springs, IA, US Lot Purchase North Of 6th St. Parking Lot 2024
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines $300,000 Des Moines, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861- $16,000 Waverly, IA, US Nora Springs Civil War Memorial Restoration Project 2024
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc $4,000 Des Moines, IA, US Child Abuse Prevention Services In Cerro Gordo And Floyd Counties 2024
Nora Springs Community Foundation $4,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc $36,782 Nora Springs, IA, US To Purchase New Cardiac Monitor 2024
Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc $3,945 Nora Springs, IA, US Emt Courses 2024
North Central Iowa Ag In The Classroom $3,000 Garner, IA, US Connecting Floyd County Schools To Agriculture 2024
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $285,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2024
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $5,000 Mason City, IA, US Niacc Nursing Training: Advancing Facilities For North Iowa 2024
Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters Incorporated $20,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Central Springs Aged Curriculum And Ffa Chapter 2023
Central Springs Community School District $11,287 Manly, IA, US To Purchase Portable Blinker Stop Signs 2023
Central Springs Community School District $26,723 Manly, IA, US Preschool Tuition Grant 2023
Central Springs Community School District $5,539 Manly, IA, US Summer Food Program At Nora Springs Campus 2023
City Of Nora Springs $6,650 Nora Springs, IA, US Boulder Park Slide Installation 2023
City Of Nora Springs $3,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Adams Woods Tree Removal 2023
City Of Nora Springs $18,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Lookout Point Parking Lot Engineering 2023
City Of Nora Springs $3,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library Local And Guest Speakers/presenters/programs 2023
City Of Nora Springs $13,108 Nora Springs, IA, US Boulder Park Slide Replacement 2023
City Of Rudd $25,000 Rudd, IA, US Imagination Splash Station 2023
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines $500,000 Des Moines, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Floyd Community Volunteer Firedepartment Incorpora $2,500 Floyd, IA, US To Purchase Equipment For New Ladder Truck 2023
Nora Springs Farm Fire Service Company $20,068 Nora Springs, IA, US Bunker Gear Replacement 2023
Nora Springs Farm Fire Service Company $16,395 Nora Springs, IA, US To Purchase Jaws Of Life Rescue Tools Replacement 2023
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Documentary On Historical Society 2023
North Central Iowa Ag In The Classroom $3,000 Garner, IA, US Agriculture Education For Floyd County Schools 2023
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $305,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2023
Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters Incorporated $20,000 Mason City, IA, US Central Springs Aged Curriculum And Ffa Chapter Fund 2022
Central Springs Community School District $44,478 Manly, IA, US For Wee Soar Preschool 2022
City Of Nora Springs $26,337 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Utv & Snow Removal 2022
City Of Nora Springs $3,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library Local And Guest Speakers/presenters/programs 2022
City Of Nora Springs $40,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Mill Pond North Bank Improvement 2022
City Of Nora Springs $2,341 Nora Springs, IA, US Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign Design & Hole For Sign 2022
City Of Nora Springs $47,634 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Aquatic Center Pool Repainting 2022
City Of Nora Springs $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec - Dock For Old Mill Pond 2022
City Of Nora Springs $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec - Disc Golf Course 2022
City Of Nora Springs $1,075 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Project - Aquatic Center Laptop 2022
City Of Nora Springs $8,250 Nora Springs, IA, US Buckthorn Control In Adams Woods 2022
City Of Nora Springs $2,636 Nora Springs, IA, US Project - Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign Design 2022
City Of Rudd $5,000 Rudd, IA, US Public Library Re-build 2022
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Floyd County Iowa $5,000 Charles City, IA, US Floyd County K9 Program 2022
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $290,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc $4,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Adopt A Tree Program 2022
Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters Incorporated $20,000 Mason City, IA, US Central Springs Aged Curriculum And Ffa Chapter Fund 2022
Central Springs Community School District $44,478 Manly, IA, US For Wee Soar Preschool 2022
City Of Nora Springs $26,337 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Utv & Snow Removal 2022
City Of Nora Springs $3,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library Local And Guest Speakers/presenters/programs 2022
City Of Nora Springs $40,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Mill Pond North Bank Improvement 2022
City Of Nora Springs $2,341 Nora Springs, IA, US Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign Design & Hole For Sign 2022
City Of Nora Springs $47,634 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Aquatic Center Pool Repainting 2022
City Of Nora Springs $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec - Dock For Old Mill Pond 2022
City Of Nora Springs $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec - Disc Golf Course 2022
City Of Nora Springs $1,075 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Project - Aquatic Center Laptop 2022
City Of Nora Springs $8,250 Nora Springs, IA, US Buckthorn Control In Adams Woods 2022
City Of Nora Springs $2,636 Nora Springs, IA, US Project - Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign Design 2022
City Of Rudd $5,000 Rudd, IA, US Public Library Re-build 2022
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Floyd County Iowa $5,000 Charles City, IA, US Floyd County K9 Program 2022
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $290,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc $4,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Adopt A Tree Program 2022
Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters Incorporated $20,000 Mason City, IA, US Central Springs Aged Curriculum And Ffa Chapter Fund 2022
Central Springs Community School District $44,478 Manly, IA, US For Wee Soar Preschool 2022
City Of Nora Springs $26,337 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Utv & Snow Removal 2022
City Of Nora Springs $3,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library Local And Guest Speakers/presenters/programs 2022
City Of Nora Springs $40,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Mill Pond North Bank Improvement 2022
City Of Nora Springs $2,341 Nora Springs, IA, US Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign Design & Hole For Sign 2022
City Of Nora Springs $47,634 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Aquatic Center Pool Repainting 2022
City Of Nora Springs $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec - Dock For Old Mill Pond 2022
City Of Nora Springs $6,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec - Disc Golf Course 2022
City Of Nora Springs $1,075 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Project - Aquatic Center Laptop 2022
City Of Nora Springs $8,250 Nora Springs, IA, US Buckthorn Control In Adams Woods 2022
City Of Nora Springs $2,636 Nora Springs, IA, US Project - Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign Design 2022
City Of Rudd $5,000 Rudd, IA, US Public Library Re-build 2022
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Floyd County Iowa $5,000 Charles City, IA, US Floyd County K9 Program 2022
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $290,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc $4,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Adopt A Tree Program 2022
Central Springs Community School District $46,956 Manly, IA, US Wee Soar Preschool, Central Springs Csd 21-22 2021
City Of Nora Springs $5,625 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Mill Pond Park Improvements Project #131-3 Boat Ramp Project 2021
City Of Nora Springs $75,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec #131-4 For Old Mill Pond Park Improvements 2021
City Of Nora Springs $360,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Mill Pond East Parking Lot Improvement Project 2021
City Of Nora Springs $2,500 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Project #133 For Little Free Libraries 2021
City Of Nora Springs $70,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Project #115-4 For Trail Construction 2021
City Of Nora Springs $7,200 Nora Springs, IA, US Aquatic Center Storage Shed Project 2021
City Of Nora Springs $15,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Project #132 For Purchase Of Picnic Tables, Benches & Pads At Shell Rock River City Park And Old Mill Pond Park 2021
City Of Nora Springs $369,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted (see General Explanation Attachment) 2021
City Of Nora Springs $3,995 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library Eco Auto-smart Disc Repair Machine 2021
City Of Nora Springs $11,266 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Holiday Display 2021
City Of Nora Springs $5,180 Nora Springs, IA, US Aquatic Center Led Stop Sign 2021
City Of Plymouth $10,000 Plymouth, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Floyd County Conservation $4,000 Rockford, IA, US Fossil & Prairie Center Foundation - Fossil & Prairie Park Trail Bridge Project 2021
Floyd County Conservation $3,940 Rockford, IA, US Floyd County Conservation Board 2021
Nora Springs Farm Fire Service Company $62,848 Nora Springs, IA, US To Purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (scba) Replacement 2021
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $37,010 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Wagon Shop Replacement 2021
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $240,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2021
United Way Of North Central Iowa $2,500 Mason City, IA, US Dolly Parton Imagination Library 2021
Central Springs Community School District $24,689 Manly, IA, US Wee Soar Preschool 2020
Central Springs Community School District $18,000 Manly, IA, US To Purchase Digital Sign For Middle School 2020
Cerro Gordo County Board Of Health $6,000 Mason City, IA, US Cerro Gordo County Board Of Health Fund 2020
City Of Nora Springs $176,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Projects: Shell Rock River City Park Phase 2, Campground Feasibility Study, Trail Development Sharrows 2020
City Of Nora Springs $11,168 Nora Springs, IA, US Shell Rock River City Park Improvements Fund 2020
City Of Nora Springs $3,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Nora Springs Public Library - Local & Guest Speakers/presenters/programs 2020
City Of Nora Springs $14,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Parks & Rec Projects: Shell Rock River City Park Property Acquisition, Old Mill Pond Park Improvements 2020
City Of Nora Springs $15,885 Nora Springs, IA, US Old Mill Pond Park Improvements Fund 2020
City Of Nora Springs $10,758 Nora Springs, IA, US Shell Rock River City Park Improvements Fund 2020
City Of Nora Springs $23,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Trail Feasibility Engineering Costs Fund 2020
First Church Of Christ Scientist $1,000 Boston, MA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Floyd County Fair Society $10,000 Charles City, IA, US Floyd County Fair Commons Center 2020
Nora Springs Historical Society West Congress $5,000 Nora Springs, IA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Nora Springs Impact Group $50,000 Nora Springs, IA, US Panther Village Fund 2020
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $290,000 Mason City, IA, US Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship Fund 2020
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation $2,000 Mason City, IA, US Emergency Book Fund For Niacc Students 2020
Rock Falls Area Betterment Inc $110,000 Rock Falls, IA, US Historic Rock Falls Community Center Renovation Fund 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs Iowa as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 25-5100130
Website N/A
Address 14 6TH ST NW Nora Springs, IA 50458-8844

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Adams Family Foundation Of Nora Springs Iowa's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir, Sec Lori M Jost
Dir Kenneth Kirk
Dir, Vp Michael Marth
Treas, Dir Debra O'banion
Dir, Pres Angie L Pippert

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.