The Denny And Candy Elwell Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1298057
Foundation Overview
Based in Ankeny, IA, The Denny And Candy Elwell Foundation has awarded 275 grants totaling $1,415,250 to organizations in Iowa, Illinois and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $62,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,415,250
Total Assets
$7,704,862
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
44
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Growth
+60%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%
17 of 44 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
79% 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 Des Moines (46%), Ankeny (24%), West Des Moines (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+95%
Strong 95% 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
General Purposes + Healthcare
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and healthcare, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Denny And Candy Elwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ankeny Area Historical Society | $10,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ankeny Art Center | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ankeny First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $10,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Colts Youth Organization | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Community Champions | $7,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Dental Connections | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Des Moines Children Museum | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Greater Greenfield Community Foundation | $10,000 | Greenfield, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Hope Ministeries | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Impact Community Action | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Jefferson Matters | $500 | Jefferson, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| John Wayne Birthplace Society Ltd | $3,000 | Winterset, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Littleton Bible Chapel | $500 | Littleton, CO, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | $25,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Alzheimer's Disease Research | 2024 |
| Military Recharge | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| New International | $2,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Positive Outreach Program | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Prairie Ridge Church | $62,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Professionals For Charity (P4c) | $10,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $8,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Strands Of Strenth | $2,450 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | West Nyack, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $2,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Wdmcs Student Scholarship Fund | $250 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | $12,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Zafar And Mir Foundation | $10,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny After Prom Inc | $1,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny American Legion | $1,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny Art Center | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $10,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Best Buddies Iowa | $1,000 | Windsor Heights, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $9,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Des Moines Children Museum | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Fjeldberg Lutheran Church | $500 | Huxley, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Grand View Lutheran Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Grand View University | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Impact Community Action | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $2,500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mars Foundation | $1,000 | Gilbert, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $26,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Alzheimer's Disease Research | 2023 |
| Newton Christian School | $1,000 | Newton, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Positive Outreach Program | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Salem United Church Of Christ | $1,000 | Alleman, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $8,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $500 | Grimes, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | West Nyack, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $2,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wesleylife Foundation | $500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | $12,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny After Prom Inc | $1,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny American Legion | $1,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny Art Center | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $10,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Best Buddies Iowa | $1,000 | Windsor Heights, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $9,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Des Moines Children Museum | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Fjeldberg Lutheran Church | $500 | Huxley, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Grand View Lutheran Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Grand View University | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Impact Community Action | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $2,500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mars Foundation | $1,000 | Gilbert, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $26,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Alzheimer's Disease Research | 2023 |
| Newton Christian School | $1,000 | Newton, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Positive Outreach Program | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Salem United Church Of Christ | $1,000 | Alleman, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $8,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $500 | Grimes, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | West Nyack, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $2,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wesleylife Foundation | $500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | $12,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Art Center | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $10,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Des Moines Children Museum | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Drake University | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Impact Community Action | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| New Horizons Adult Day Center | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Positive Outreach Program | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project Fresh Start Co Ankeny Community Schools | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | West Nyack, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Variety - The Childrens Charity Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vittoria Lodge - Italian Heritage Cultural Society | $250 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wakonda Christian Church | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Art Center | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $10,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Des Moines Children Museum | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Drake University | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Impact Community Action | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| New Horizons Adult Day Center | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Positive Outreach Program | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project Fresh Start Co Ankeny Community Schools | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | West Nyack, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Variety - The Childrens Charity Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vittoria Lodge - Italian Heritage Cultural Society | $250 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wakonda Christian Church | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Art Center | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $10,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Des Moines Children Museum | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Drake University | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Garden Gate Ranch | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Impact Community Action | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| New Horizons Adult Day Center | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Positive Outreach Program | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project Fresh Start Co Ankeny Community Schools | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | West Nyack, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Variety - The Childrens Charity Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vittoria Lodge - Italian Heritage Cultural Society | $250 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wakonda Christian Church | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Abundant Life Church | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $2,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ankeny Friends Of The Arts | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $7,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | $25,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Shriner's Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Family Leader Inc | $5,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | $5,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Assocation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $3,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ankeny Service Center | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Sarasota Manatee Association | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Strands Of Strenth | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Assocations | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $4,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Impact Community Action | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Iowa Health Foundation | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| New Horizons Adult Day Center | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Project Fresh Start Co Ankeny Community Schools | $7,500 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Abundant Life Assembly Of God Fredonia | $250 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Assocations | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Inc | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Ankeny Community Chorus | $1,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Ankeny Community Foundation | $50,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des Moines | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | $1,250 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Impact Community Action | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Iowa Barn Foundation | $1,000 | Nevada, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Iowa Health Foundation | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Johnston Station Historical Society | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Kingdom Cares International | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Mid Iowa Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| New Horizons Adult Day Center | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Project Fresh Start Co Ankeny Community Schools | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church | $15,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Site For Smiles & Smarts | $5,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Denny And Candy Elwell Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1298057 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 187 Ankeny, IA 50021-0187 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Denny And Candy Elwell Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres, Treas & Director | Dennis L Elwell |
|---|---|
| Vp, Sec & Director | Candy Elwell |
| Director | Brianna Elwell Kinsley |
| Director | Christian M Murray |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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