Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 42-1480934

Foundation Overview

Based in Waterloo, IA, Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $1,445,500 to organizations in Iowa, Wisconsin and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $70,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,445,500
Total Assets
$4,295,104
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$7,500
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%

2 of 18 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

87% 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 Waterloo (81%), Des Moines (6%), Iowa City (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-5%

Stable funding levels with 5% 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 (34%). 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 Molinaro Family 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
Little Warrior $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US Fight Childhood Cancer 2024
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2024
Cedar Fallls Community Theater $15,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US Support The Performing Arts 2024
St Edwards Church $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Religious Education 2024
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Promote National Cattle Congress 2024
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $25,000 Waterloo, IA, US Primary School Education 2024
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food To Those In Need 2024
House Of Hope $2,000 Waterloo, IA, US Help For Single Mothers & Young Women Aging Out Of Foster Care. Provide Transitional Housing. 2024
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy & Education Regarding Mental Illness 2024
The Salvation Army $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Assistance To Poor 2024
Waterloo Community Playhouse $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2024
Oneiowa $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US Support For The Lgtbq Community 2024
University Of Iowa Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Education 2024
Mercyone Foundation $15,000 Waterloo, IA, US Medical 2024
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $25,000 Waterloo, IA, US Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2024
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage & Caring For The Environment 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Cedar Valley $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Programs For The Cedar Valley's Youth 2024
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2024
Little Warrior $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US Help Fight Childhood Cancer 2023
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2023
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $15,000 Waterloo, IA, US Education 2023
St Edwards Catholic Church $18,250 Waterloo, IA, US Religious 2023
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For National Cattle Congressdonation To Promote National Cattle Congress 2023
Hospice Of Pella - Comfort House $250 Pella, IA, US Comfort & Care For The Terminally Illcomfort & Care For The Terminally Ill 2023
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $5,250 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food To Those In Need 2023
Carpenter Nature Center $250 Hastings, MN, US Promote Landscapping & Environmental Care 2023
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy & Education Regarding Mental Illness 2023
The Salvation Army $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Assistance To Poor 2023
Waterloo Community Playhouse $7,500 Waterloo, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2023
Cedar Falls Community Theatre $2,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2023
Oneiowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US Support For The Lgtbq Community 2023
University Of Iowa Foundation $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Education 2023
The Wounded Warrior Project $250 Jacksonville, FL, US Assist Military Soldiers 2023
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2023
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage & Caring For The Environment 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Cedar Valley $250 Waterloo, IA, US Programs For The Cedar Valley's Youth 2023
Alzheimer's Association $250 Chicago, IL, US Donation Providing Alzheimer's Care, Support & Research 2023
Cedar Valley Hospice $500 Waterloo, IA, US Comfort & Care For The Terminally Ill 2023
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $250 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2023
Sacred Heart Church $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Religious 2023
Holmes Lutheran Church $250 Eagle Grove, IA, US Religious 2023
Fur Fun Rescue Inc $250 Lisbon, IA, US Donation For Care Of Stray & Abandoned Animals 2023
Mercyone Foundation $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Medical 2023
Little Warrior $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US Help Fight Childhood Cancer 2023
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2023
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $15,000 Waterloo, IA, US Education 2023
St Edwards Catholic Church $18,250 Waterloo, IA, US Religious 2023
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For National Cattle Congressdonation To Promote National Cattle Congress 2023
Hospice Of Pella - Comfort House $250 Pella, IA, US Comfort & Care For The Terminally Illcomfort & Care For The Terminally Ill 2023
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $5,250 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food To Those In Need 2023
Carpenter Nature Center $250 Hastings, MN, US Promote Landscapping & Environmental Care 2023
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy & Education Regarding Mental Illness 2023
The Salvation Army $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Assistance To Poor 2023
Waterloo Community Playhouse $7,500 Waterloo, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2023
Cedar Falls Community Theatre $2,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2023
Oneiowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US Support For The Lgtbq Community 2023
University Of Iowa Foundation $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Education 2023
The Wounded Warrior Project $250 Jacksonville, FL, US Assist Military Soldiers 2023
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2023
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage & Caring For The Environment 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Cedar Valley $250 Waterloo, IA, US Programs For The Cedar Valley's Youth 2023
Alzheimer's Association $250 Chicago, IL, US Donation Providing Alzheimer's Care, Support & Research 2023
Cedar Valley Hospice $500 Waterloo, IA, US Comfort & Care For The Terminally Ill 2023
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $250 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2023
Sacred Heart Church $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Religious 2023
Holmes Lutheran Church $250 Eagle Grove, IA, US Religious 2023
Fur Fun Rescue Inc $250 Lisbon, IA, US Donation For Care Of Stray & Abandoned Animals 2023
Mercyone Foundation $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Medical 2023
Waterloo Youth Hockey Association $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Youth Hockey Teams 2022
Spada Pediatric Sarcoma Foundation $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General Donation 2022
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Women's Golf Sponsor 2022
St Edwards Catholic Church $20,750 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2022
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For National Cattle Congress Fair 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2022
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $5,250 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food To Those In Need 2022
Grout Museum District $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Support Programming And Exhibits 2022
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy And Education Regarding Mental Illness 2022
The Salvation Army $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2022
Waterloo Community Playhouse $10,250 Waterloo, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2022
Cedar Falls Community Theatre $1,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2022
Oneiowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US Support For The Lgtbq Community 2022
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Donation 2022
Mercyone Foundation $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation 2022
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2022
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $500 Waterloo, IA, US Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage And Caring For The Environment 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Cedar Valley $500 Waterloo, IA, US Programs For The Cedar Valley's Youth 2022
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $250 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2022
Cedar Valley Hospice $750 Waterloo, IA, US Comfort And Care For The Terminally Ill 2022
Columbus High School $250 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2022
Calvin Community $250 Des Moines, IA, US Good Samaritan Fund 2022
Eden Hospice $500 Reno, NV, US Comfort And Care For The Terminally Ill 2022
Cedar Bend Humane Society $250 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Care Of Stray And Abandoned Animals 2022
Minnetonka Center For The Arts $3,000 Wayzata, MN, US Donation 2022
Door County Land Trust $10,000 Sturgeon Bay, WI, US Donation To Preserve Wildlife Habitats In Door County 2022
Waterloo Youth Hockey Association $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Youth Hockey Teams 2022
Spada Pediatric Sarcoma Foundation $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General Donation 2022
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Women's Golf Sponsor 2022
St Edwards Catholic Church $20,750 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2022
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For National Cattle Congress Fair 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2022
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $5,250 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food To Those In Need 2022
Grout Museum District $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Support Programming And Exhibits 2022
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy And Education Regarding Mental Illness 2022
The Salvation Army $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2022
Waterloo Community Playhouse $10,250 Waterloo, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2022
Cedar Falls Community Theatre $1,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2022
Oneiowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US Support For The Lgtbq Community 2022
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Donation 2022
Mercyone Foundation $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation 2022
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2022
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $500 Waterloo, IA, US Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage And Caring For The Environment 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Cedar Valley $500 Waterloo, IA, US Programs For The Cedar Valley's Youth 2022
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $250 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2022
Cedar Valley Hospice $750 Waterloo, IA, US Comfort And Care For The Terminally Ill 2022
Columbus High School $250 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2022
Calvin Community $250 Des Moines, IA, US Good Samaritan Fund 2022
Eden Hospice $500 Reno, NV, US Comfort And Care For The Terminally Ill 2022
Cedar Bend Humane Society $250 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Care Of Stray And Abandoned Animals 2022
Minnetonka Center For The Arts $3,000 Wayzata, MN, US Donation 2022
Door County Land Trust $10,000 Sturgeon Bay, WI, US Donation To Preserve Wildlife Habitats In Door County 2022
Waterloo Youth Hockey Association $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Youth Hockey Teams 2022
Spada Pediatric Sarcoma Foundation $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General Donation 2022
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Women's Golf Sponsor 2022
St Edwards Catholic Church $20,750 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2022
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For National Cattle Congress Fair 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2022
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $5,250 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food To Those In Need 2022
Grout Museum District $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Support Programming And Exhibits 2022
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy And Education Regarding Mental Illness 2022
The Salvation Army $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2022
Waterloo Community Playhouse $10,250 Waterloo, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2022
Cedar Falls Community Theatre $1,500 Cedar Falls, IA, US Support Performing Arts 2022
Oneiowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US Support For The Lgtbq Community 2022
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Donation 2022
Mercyone Foundation $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation 2022
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2022
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $500 Waterloo, IA, US Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage And Caring For The Environment 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Cedar Valley $500 Waterloo, IA, US Programs For The Cedar Valley's Youth 2022
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $250 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2022
Cedar Valley Hospice $750 Waterloo, IA, US Comfort And Care For The Terminally Ill 2022
Columbus High School $250 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2022
Calvin Community $250 Des Moines, IA, US Good Samaritan Fund 2022
Eden Hospice $500 Reno, NV, US Comfort And Care For The Terminally Ill 2022
Cedar Bend Humane Society $250 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Care Of Stray And Abandoned Animals 2022
Minnetonka Center For The Arts $3,000 Wayzata, MN, US Donation 2022
Door County Land Trust $10,000 Sturgeon Bay, WI, US Donation To Preserve Wildlife Habitats In Door County 2022
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $18,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2021
Friends Of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Sponsor Golf Tournament 2021
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation 2021
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2021
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $70,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2021
Mercyone Foundation $3,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2021
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Advocacy And Education Regarding Mental Illness 2021
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $3,000 Waterloo, IA, US Providing Food For Those In Need 2021
Spada Pediatric Sarcoma Foundation $15,000 Brookfield, WI, US General Donation 2021
St Edwards Catholic Church $20,000 Waterloo, IA, US Education Donation 2021
Waterloo Community Playhouse $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US General Donation 2021
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Donation 2021
Iowa Heartland Habitat For Humanity $2,000 Waterloo, IA, US Building Houses For The Poor 2020
Spada Pediatric Sarcoma Foundation $50,000 Brookfield, WI, US Donation To Help Raise Awareness Of Sarcoma And Research And Patient Advocacy 2020
St Edwards Catholic Church $23,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Religious Activities 2020
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Donation For Education 2020
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools $35,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Education 2020
Sacred Heart Church $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Religious Activities 2020
Blessed Sacrament Church $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Religious Activities 2020
Queen Of Peace Church $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Religious Activities 2020
First Baptist Church $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Religious Activities 2020
St Rita's Catholic Church & School $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Donation For Education And Religious Activities 2020
Cedar Valley United Way $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Those In Need 2020
Friends Of Ncc Charitable Trust $10,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help With Agricultural Events 2020
Nami Of Black Hawk County $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Advocacy And Education Regarding Mental Illness 2020
House Of Hope $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Homeless Women And Single Mothers 2020
Salvation Army $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help People In Need In The Community 2020
Cedar Valley Hospice $2,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For The Comfort And Care For The Termuinally Ill 2020
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens $2,500 Road, IA, US Donation For Educational Programs On Iowa's National Heritage, And Caring For The Environment 2020
North Star Community Services $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For The Disabled 2020
Family & Children's Council Of Black Hawk County $2,500 Waterloo, IA, US Donation For Child Abuse Prevention 2020
Grout Musuem $1,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Support Programming And Exhibits 2020
Mercyone Foundation $5,000 Waterloo, IA, US Doantion To Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2020
Memorial Foundation Of Allen Hospital $15,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Help Impact Healthcare Needs Of The Cedar Valley 2020
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $15,000 Waterloo, IA, US Donation To Provide Food For Those In Need 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 42-1480934
Website N/A
Address 1409 OLYMPIC DRIVE Waterloo, IA 50701-0000

Key People (4)

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

President & Director Frances Molinaro
Vice-pres & Director Bryan Molinaro-blonigan
Secretary & Director Shirley Schweertman
Treasurer & Director Robin Molinaro-blonigan

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 March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.