Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 42-6053621

Foundation Overview

Based in Des Moines, IA, Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust has awarded 191 grants totaling $637,000 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $750 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$637,000
Total Assets
$2,349,026
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
44
Median Grant
$2,075
% Median Grant Decline
-17% (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
Balanced Approach: 36%

16 of 44 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

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 Ankeny (37%), Des Moines (25%), Dubuque (10%).

Funding Trajectory
-58%

Declining funding trend with 58% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

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 Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust'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
Nathaniel Baum $6,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
James Busenitz $1,250 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Benjamin Flick $1,750 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Jordan Flinck $3,750 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Daniel Luepke $2,400 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Tylor Moore $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Jonathan Ryan $3,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Abigail Speichinger $1,250 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Seth Thompson $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Luke Treiber $4,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Joseph Turman $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Tuan Za Van $1,100 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Ethan Wooten $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Kristin Yuan $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Bernice Stoutes $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Brianna Carroll $1,125 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Nichole Carr $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Chiying Wang $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
David Farlow $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Lisa Robinson $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
David Carroll $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Samantha Carroll $1,250 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Nathaniel Baum $6,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
James Busenitz $1,250 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Benjamin Flick $1,750 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Jordan Flinck $3,750 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Daniel Luepke $2,400 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Tylor Moore $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Jonathan Ryan $3,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Abigail Speichinger $1,250 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Seth Thompson $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Luke Treiber $4,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Joseph Turman $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Tuan Za Van $1,100 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Ethan Wooten $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Kristin Yuan $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Bernice Stoutes $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Brianna Carroll $1,125 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Nichole Carr $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Chiying Wang $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
David Farlow $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Lisa Robinson $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
David Carroll $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Samantha Carroll $1,250 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2024
Simon Allen $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Christopher Barnett $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nathaniel Baum $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nichole Carr $1,500 Greenfield, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Brianna Carroll $2,375 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
David Carroll $2,500 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Samantha Carroll $1,250 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
David Farlow $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Jordan Flinck $1,750 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Daniel Luepke $2,750 Fairfax, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nathan Pelletier $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Lisa Robinson $5,000 Iowa Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Jonathan Ryan $2,500 Muscatine, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Bernice Stoutes $5,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Luke Treiber $3,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Chiying Wang $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nichole D'onofrio $2,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Joel Penrod $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Josiah Choi $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Eric Lock $4,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Joseph Schueller $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Justin Lundberg $4,000 Williamsburg, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Simon Allen $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Christopher Barnett $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nathaniel Baum $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nichole Carr $1,500 Greenfield, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Brianna Carroll $2,375 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
David Carroll $2,500 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Samantha Carroll $1,250 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
David Farlow $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Jordan Flinck $1,750 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Daniel Luepke $2,750 Fairfax, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nathan Pelletier $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Lisa Robinson $5,000 Iowa Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Jonathan Ryan $2,500 Muscatine, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Bernice Stoutes $5,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Luke Treiber $3,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Chiying Wang $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Nichole D'onofrio $2,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Joel Penrod $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Josiah Choi $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Eric Lock $4,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Joseph Schueller $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Justin Lundberg $4,000 Williamsburg, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2023
Charles Carter $4,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Rufus Dahn $9,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Justin Lundberg $8,000 Williamsburg, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Gabriel Hammons $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Sushma Madanu $8,500 Ames, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Josiah Choi $3,750 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Alexander Moore $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Allison Treiber $5,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Christopher Barnette $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Brianna Carroll $1,250 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Nichole D'onofrio $2,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
David Farlow $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Sonny Gridley $1,000 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Eric Lock $4,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Daniel Luepke $1,500 Fairfax, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Joel Penrod $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Joseph Schueller $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Luke Treiber $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Allison Yuan $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Lisa Robison $8,750 Iowa Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Paul Schmidt $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Seth Thompson $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Soelaweh Sein $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Leonardo Lazarini $4,000 West Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Jeffery Dilyard $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Timothy King $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Amber Saylor $2,000 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Charles Carter $4,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Rufus Dahn $9,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Justin Lundberg $8,000 Williamsburg, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Gabriel Hammons $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Sushma Madanu $8,500 Ames, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Josiah Choi $3,750 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Alexander Moore $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Allison Treiber $5,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Christopher Barnette $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Brianna Carroll $1,250 Plano, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Nichole D'onofrio $2,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
David Farlow $1,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Sonny Gridley $1,000 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Eric Lock $4,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Daniel Luepke $1,500 Fairfax, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Joel Penrod $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Joseph Schueller $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Luke Treiber $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Allison Yuan $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Lisa Robison $8,750 Iowa Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Paul Schmidt $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Seth Thompson $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Soelaweh Sein $1,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Leonardo Lazarini $4,000 West Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Jeffery Dilyard $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Timothy King $2,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Amber Saylor $2,000 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2022
Timothy King $4,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Sushma Madanu $6,000 Ames, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Soelaweh Sein $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Seth Thompson $6,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Rufus Dahn $6,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Paul Schmidt $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Nichole D'onofrio $4,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Lisa Robison $7,500 Iowa Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Leonardo Lazarini $8,000 West Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Kathryn Thompson $4,500 Decorah, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Justin Lundberg $8,000 Williamsburg, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Josiah Choi $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Joshua Smith $5,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Jeffery Dilyard $5,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Hannah Purkey $3,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Gabriel Hammons $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Charles Carter $4,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Amber Saylor $4,000 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Allison Yuan $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2021
Aaron Mazzarella $1,250 Waterloo, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Andy Graves $10,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Charity Mapes $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Daniel Brudtkuhl $3,000 Alleman, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Grace Mapes $2,500 Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Jacob Saylor $2,000 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Jason Davis $7,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Justin Lundberg $9,000 Williamsburg, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Kirsten Lee $5,000 Davenport, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Leonardo Lazarini $7,500 West Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Lillian Brondyke $1,250 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Nathaniel Adkins $2,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Rufus Dahn $8,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Ryan Kupferschmid $3,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Timothy King $3,500 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Todd Burrichter $8,250 Ossian, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Landon Daily $4,000 West Des Moines, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Heidi Youngquist $2,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Eric Locke $8,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Alisha Ungs $1,000 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Kathryn Thompson $4,500 Decorah, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Joshua Smith $5,000 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Amber Saylor $750 Cambridge, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Denise Berns $10,000 Dayton, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Lisa Robison $7,500 Iowa Falls, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Kyle Chamberlain $3,500 Manson, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Sushma Madanu $8,500 Ames, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Hannah Purkey $1,500 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Sean Avery $3,750 Dubuque, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020
Josiah Choi $1,250 Ankeny, IA, US Grant For Post-high School Education 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 42-6053621
Website N/A
Address 801 GRAND AVE 3700 Des Moines, IA 50309-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Elmer O & Ida Preston Educational Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Proctor David Jw
Trustee Van Vleet Christopher
Trustee Morgan Monica L

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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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
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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.