Strand North Central Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-3858702

Foundation Overview

Based in Mason City, IA, Strand North Central Foundation has awarded 226 grants totaling $614,500 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $500 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$614,500
Total Assets
$1,538,136
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$3,500
% Median Grant Growth
+75% (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: 18%

6 of 34 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

100% 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 Manly (60%), Plymouth (14%), Hanlontown (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+312%

Strong 312% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Strand North Central Foundation'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
Jennifer Overy $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Braxton Pinske $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Elizabeth Mccormick $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Hannah Lanphere $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kelsie Kinne $3,500 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Brayden Pinske $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Lauren Schilling $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kirsten Garnas $1,500 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Cecelia Hill $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Liberti Ewen $3,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Ava Pruin $2,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Paige Barker $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Chase Berding $2,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kamryn Roney $2,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Abby Pate $10,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Carly Ryan $10,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kendra Kinne $8,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Jennifer Overy $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Braxton Pinske $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Elizabeth Mccormick $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Hannah Lanphere $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kelsie Kinne $3,500 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Brayden Pinske $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Lauren Schilling $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kirsten Garnas $1,500 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Cecelia Hill $3,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Liberti Ewen $3,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Ava Pruin $2,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Paige Barker $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Chase Berding $2,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kamryn Roney $2,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Abby Pate $10,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Carly Ryan $10,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Kendra Kinne $8,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2023
Hannah Hill $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Madison Daily $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Azik Hodak $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Ausenhus $1,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Jennifer Overy $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Braxton Pinske $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Elizabeth Mccormick $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Lanphere $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kelsie Kinne $2,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Brayden Pinske $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Lauren Schilling $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kirsten Garnas $1,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Aricka Oppman $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Cecelia Hill $8,125 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Liberti Ewen $8,125 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ava Pruin $8,125 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Paige Barker $8,125 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Chase Berding $4,000 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kamryn Roney $4,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Cooper Cobb $4,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Willow Anderson $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ethan Beals $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ryan Bleakney $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Zoey Francis $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Elizabeth Ginapp $2,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Nicholas Goskeson $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Hill $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Madison Daily $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Azik Hodak $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Ausenhus $1,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Jennifer Overy $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Braxton Pinske $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Elizabeth Mccormick $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Lanphere $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kelsie Kinne $2,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Brayden Pinske $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Lauren Schilling $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kirsten Garnas $1,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Aricka Oppman $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Cecelia Hill $8,125 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Liberti Ewen $8,125 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ava Pruin $8,125 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Paige Barker $8,125 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Chase Berding $4,000 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kamryn Roney $4,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Cooper Cobb $4,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Willow Anderson $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ethan Beals $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ryan Bleakney $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Zoey Francis $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Elizabeth Ginapp $2,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Nicholas Goskeson $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Hill $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Madison Daily $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Azik Hodak $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Ausenhus $1,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Jennifer Overy $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Braxton Pinske $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Elizabeth Mccormick $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Hannah Lanphere $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kelsie Kinne $2,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Brayden Pinske $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Lauren Schilling $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kirsten Garnas $1,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Aricka Oppman $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Cecelia Hill $8,125 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Liberti Ewen $8,125 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ava Pruin $8,125 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Paige Barker $8,125 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Chase Berding $4,000 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Kamryn Roney $4,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Cooper Cobb $4,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Willow Anderson $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ethan Beals $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Ryan Bleakney $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Zoey Francis $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Elizabeth Ginapp $2,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Nicholas Goskeson $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2022
Zander Ketchum $2,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Alan Fuller $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Brooke Mueller $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Alexis Oppman $2,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Alex Prestholt $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Katlynn Roney $1,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Kaylee Parks $1,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Erica Griffen $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Anna Dietrich $1,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Hannah Hill $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Madison Daily $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Aizik Hodak $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Hannah Ausenhus $1,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Allegra Knudson $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Angela Hett $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Jennifer Overy $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Braxton Pinske $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Elizabeth Mccormick $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Hannah Lanphere $8,250 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Kelsie Kinne $8,250 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Brayden Pinske $8,250 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Lauren Schilling $8,250 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Kirsten Garnas $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Dalton Dewitt $2,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Kamryn Nelson $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Emme Dietrich $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2021
Hailee Ausenhus $2,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Devon Payne $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Katie Garnas $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Aricka Oppman $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Zander Ketchum $3,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Alan Fuller $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Brooke Mueller $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Alexis Oppman $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Alex Prestholt $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Katlynn Roney $1,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Kaylee Parks $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Erica Griffen $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Hannah Hill $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Madison Daily $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Kessa Fingalsen $4,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Dylan Kisner $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Brandi Riggan $3,000 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Aizik Hodak $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Hannah Ausenhus $1,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Carly Neel $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Jennifer Overy $7,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Braxton Pinske $7,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Elizabeth Mccormick $5,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Robyn Wendel $5,000 Grafton, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Danielle Miles $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2020
Hailee Ausenhus $2,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Devon Payne $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Katie Garnas $1,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Caileb Pate $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Nicholas Navatil $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Aricka Oppman $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Zander Ketchum $3,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Alan Fuller $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Brooke Mueller $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Alexis Oppman $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Kolton Kinne $3,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Marissa Westfall $1,500 Fertile, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Samuel Seller $1,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Kaylee Parks $1,500 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Sebastian Beck $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Alex Prestholt $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Erica Griffen $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Garrett Wieland $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Michael Tretter $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Katlynn Roney $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Morgan Beals $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Thomas Davis $500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Anna Dietrich $500 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Taylor Navratil $2,000 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Alexis Dalley $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Kelli Wilson $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Katlyn Tonn $2,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Dallas Williams $2,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Vivian Benjegerdes $1,000 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Crystal Klooster $1,000 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Madison Navratil $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Ezekiel Hodak $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Kaylee Heagel $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Shelby Bird $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2018
Hailee Ausenhus $3,000 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Devon Payne $3,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Katie Garnas $3,000 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Trace Kessler $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Caileb Pate $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Cassie Kennedy $500 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Owen Shanks $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Mackensie Dodd $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Bridget Badker $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Kathleen O'keefe $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Arabella Deceder $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Daniel Hennigar $500 Hanlontown, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Nicholas Navatil $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2017
Kelli Wilson $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Vivian Benjegerdes $1,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Taylor Navratil $1,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Crystal Klooster $1,500 Mason City, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Alexis Daily $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Dallas Williams $1,500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Madison Navratil $1,500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Kyle Ebel $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Shelby Bird $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Kaylee Heagel $1,000 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Ezekial Hodak $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Katlyn Tonn $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Ryan Bull $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Dylan Parks $500 Kensett, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Nicholas Miller $500 Manly, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Alyssa Ryg $500 Plymouth, IA, US Scholarship 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 26-3858702
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 1567 Mason City, IA 50402-1567

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Strand North Central Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Kenneth W Estes
Secretary Richard Baird
Vice President Dave Haugen
Treasurer Andy Helgeson

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.