Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1341188
Foundation Overview
Based in Oelwein, IA, Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $8,306,150 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $400 to $450,000, with a median award of $18,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 26 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
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 Oelwein (84%), West Branch (7%), Hazleton (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 19% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (43%). 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 Northeast Iowa Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $106,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2024 |
| Williams Center Inc | $41,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2024 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $49,152 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2024 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2024 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2024 |
| City Of Oelwein | $186,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2024 |
| Plentiful Pantry | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2024 |
| Oelwein Event Corporation | $200,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Promotion | 2024 |
| Volunteer Center Of Cedar Valley | $20,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Charity | 2024 |
| Oelwein Youth Sports Foundation | $75,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buchanan County Conservation | $76,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $106,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2024 |
| Williams Center Inc | $41,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2024 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $49,152 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2024 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2024 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2024 |
| City Of Oelwein | $186,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2024 |
| Plentiful Pantry | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2024 |
| Oelwein Event Corporation | $200,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Promotion | 2024 |
| Volunteer Center Of Cedar Valley | $20,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Charity | 2024 |
| Oelwein Youth Sports Foundation | $75,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buchanan County Conservation | $76,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $98,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2023 |
| Williams Center Inc | $40,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $41,360 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2023 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| City Of Oelwein | $376,750 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2023 |
| The Grand Thearte Foundation | $7,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oelwein Public Library | $19,310 | Oelwein, IA, US | Book Purchases | 2023 |
| Plentiful Pantry | $12,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2023 |
| Take A Kid Outdoors Inc | $1,150 | Fayette, IA, US | Operation Funds | 2023 |
| Oelwein Chamber And Area Developmen | $15,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Sesquicentennianl | 2023 |
| Oelwein Event Corporation | $200,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Promotion | 2023 |
| Volunteer Center Of Cedar Valley | $20,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Waste Industry Historical Society | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $98,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2022 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2022 |
| Greater Oelwein Area Foundation | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Wellness Scholarships | 2022 |
| Williams Center Inc | $40,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $48,269 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2022 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2022 |
| City Of Oelwein | $450,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2022 |
| Friends Of Fontana Park | $1,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | 25th Anniversary Banquet And Special Exhibit | 2022 |
| Plentiful Pantry | $15,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2022 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $98,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2022 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2022 |
| Greater Oelwein Area Foundation | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Wellness Scholarships | 2022 |
| Williams Center Inc | $40,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $48,269 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2022 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2022 |
| City Of Oelwein | $450,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2022 |
| Friends Of Fontana Park | $1,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | 25th Anniversary Banquet And Special Exhibit | 2022 |
| Plentiful Pantry | $15,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2022 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $98,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2022 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2022 |
| Greater Oelwein Area Foundation | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Wellness Scholarships | 2022 |
| Williams Center Inc | $40,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $48,269 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2022 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2022 |
| City Of Oelwein | $450,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2022 |
| Friends Of Fontana Park | $1,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | 25th Anniversary Banquet And Special Exhibit | 2022 |
| Plentiful Pantry | $15,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2022 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $88,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2021 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2021 |
| Greater Oelwein Area Foundation | $9,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Wellness Scholarships | 2021 |
| Williams Center Inc | $40,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2021 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $39,739 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2021 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2021 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2021 |
| City Of Oelwein | $280,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2021 |
| Oelwein Area Historical Society | $4,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Repair Of Historic Coliseum Ballroom | 2021 |
| Little Husky Childcare | $75,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Support For General Operations Of The Childcare Center | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Food For Homeless | 2021 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $92,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2020 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2020 |
| Oelwein Community Plaza | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Williams Center Inc | $14,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming | 2020 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $122,409 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2020 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Emergency Room Construction Funds | 2020 |
| City Of Oelwein | $250,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Bike Trail Extension | 2020 |
| The Grand Thearte Foundation | $35,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Oelwein Community Kitchen Cupboard | $7,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2020 |
| Oelwein Public Library | $1,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Book Purchases | 2020 |
| Oelwein Area Historical Society | $4,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Repair Of Historic Coliseum Ballroom | 2020 |
| Little Husky Childcare | $25,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Support For General Operations Of The Childcare Center | 2020 |
| Rotary Club-oelwein | $2,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Community Disc Golf Course | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Food For Homeless | 2020 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $104,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2018 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $15,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2018 |
| Oelwein Community Plaza | $22,620 | Oelwein, IA, US | New Canvas Awnings | 2018 |
| Williams Center Inc | $40,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming And Stage Curtains And Rigging | 2018 |
| Oelwein Community School District | $370,206 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips,recreation Center Construction Funds | 2018 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2018 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Parent Share And Support | $10,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School | $778 | Oelwein, IA, US | Elementary Class Trip To Herbert Hoover Library | 2018 |
| City Of Oelwein | $36,080 | Oelwein, IA, US | City Bike Trail And Dog Park Construction | 2018 |
| Friends Of Fontana Park | $5,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | 25th Anniversary Banquet And Special Exhibit | 2018 |
| Vfwpost 1725 | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Building Renovation | 2018 |
| City Of Hazleton | $2,500 | Hazleton, IA, US | Costruction Of Skate Park. | 2018 |
| Oelwein Area Historical Society | $12,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Repair Of Historic Coliseum Ballroom | 2018 |
| Jr Husky Basketball Club | $2,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Supplies And Operational Expenses For Youth Basketball Camps | 2018 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $124,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2017 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $8,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholarship | 2017 |
| Greater Oelwein Area Foundation | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Wellness Scholarships | 2017 |
| Oelwein Community Plaza | $19,150 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2017 |
| Williams Center Inc | $50,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming And Stage Curtains And Rigging | 2017 |
| Oelwein Community Schools | $118,940 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets ,equipment For Industrial Technology Center,various Student Educational Trips | 2017 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $42,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2017 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Parent Share And Support | $10,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School | $8,366 | Oelwein, IA, US | Science Kits And Computers | 2017 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $4,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2017 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | $200,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Emergency Room Construction Funds | 2017 |
| City Of Oelwein | $31,880 | Oelwein, IA, US | Technology Certification Scholarships And Housing Demolition | 2017 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of Ne Ia | $5,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2017 |
| Oelwein Community Kitchen Cupboard | $1,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2017 |
| Oelwein Area United Way | $15,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Funding For United Way Agencies | 2017 |
| Oelwein Public Library | $3,292 | Oelwein, IA, US | Book Purchases | 2017 |
| Friends Of Fontana Park | $20,000 | Hazleton, IA, US | New Building For Animal Shelter And Education | 2017 |
| Upper Explorerland Regional Plannin | $9,000 | Postville, IA, US | Renovate Low Income Housing | 2017 |
| Vfwpost 1725 | $1,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Building Renovation | 2017 |
| Wings Park Elem School | $22,011 | Oelwein, IA, US | Educational Trip | 2016 |
| Oelwein Area Historical Society Mus | $15,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Educational And Operations Support | 2016 |
| Oelwein Dollars For Scholars | $122,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Rsvp Program | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Childrens Reading Program | 2016 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | $8,000 | West Branch, IA, US | Uncommon Student Scholorship | 2016 |
| Greater Oelwein Area Foundation | $9,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Wellness Scholarships | 2016 |
| Oelwein Community Plaza | $16,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2016 |
| Williams Center Inc | $90,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Programming And Stage Curtains And Rigging | 2016 |
| Oelwein Community High School Schol | $92,048 | Oelwein, IA, US | Student Activity Tickets And Equipment For Industrial Technology Center | 2016 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $20,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships For Area Students Attending Nicc | 2016 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | $8,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Parent Share And Support | $10,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School | $18,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Science Kits And Computers | 2016 |
| Niccrams Center | $10,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Funding For Success Coach For Nontraditional Students | 2016 |
| Oelwein Celebrations Renewed Inc | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | 4th Of July Celebration | 2016 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | $200,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Emergency Room Construction Funds | 2016 |
| City Of Oelwein | $4,500 | Oelwein, IA, US | Technology Certification Scholarships | 2016 |
| The Grand Thearte Foundation | $1,850 | Oelwein, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Alternative Living Corporation | $5,700 | Oelwein, IA, US | Roofing Project | 2016 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of Ne Ia | $15,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2016 |
| Oelwein Community Kitchen Cupboard | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Operational Funds | 2016 |
| Oelwein Area United Way | $5,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Funding For United Way Agencies | 2016 |
| Oelwein Public Library | $1,000 | Oelwein, IA, US | Book Purchases | 2016 |
| Luther College | $400 | Decorah, IA, US | Public Health Initiative | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1341188 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 203 Oelwein, IA 50662-0203 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Carol Tousley |
|---|---|
| Director | Mike Vandenhul |
| Vice President | Alan Jamison |
| President | Maureen Nolan |
| Director | Travis Bushaw |
Forms 990-PF
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