The John R And Zelda Z Grubb | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-6521745
Foundation Overview
Based in Urbandale, IA, The John R And Zelda Z Grubb has awarded 249 grants totaling $5,152,805 to organizations in Iowa, Arizona and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $35 to $345,250, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,152,805
Total Assets
$12,688,295
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 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: 38%
5 of 13 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
82% 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 (64%), West Des Moines (21%), Waukee (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+44%
Moderate 44% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The John R And Zelda Z Grubb'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2024 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2024 |
| Children And Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2024 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $75,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2024 |
| Festival Of Trees And Lights | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2024 Pledge | 2024 |
| First United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2024 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2024 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $84,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2024 |
| North High School | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2024 |
| Tori's Angels Foundation | $10,000 | Panora, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2024 |
| Urbandale Parks And Recreation | $57,071 | Urbandale, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2024 |
| Variety Club | $250,250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To Childserve Committment | 2024 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | In Memory Of Irene Knapp | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Annual Purple Soiree | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2023 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2023 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Festival Of Trees & Lights | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2023 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2023 Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $170,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2023 |
| North High School | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2023 |
| Strands Of Strength | $2,400 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Reduce The Stigma Event | 2023 |
| Variety Club | $111,750 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2023 |
| Warren County Angus Association | $10,000 | Boone, IA, US | 2023 Iowa Junior Angus Preview Show | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Annual Purple Soiree | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2023 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2023 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Festival Of Trees & Lights | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2023 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2023 Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $170,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2023 |
| North High School | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2023 |
| Strands Of Strength | $2,400 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Reduce The Stigma Event | 2023 |
| Variety Club | $111,750 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2023 |
| Warren County Angus Association | $10,000 | Boone, IA, US | 2023 Iowa Junior Angus Preview Show | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | In Loving Memory Of Mark Mangerson | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Foundation | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2022 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Festival Of Trees & Lights | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2022 Tango Gala | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Everystep | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2022 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2022 Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $130,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2022 |
| Jordan's Guardian Angels | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| North High School | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | $2,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Strands Of Strength | $10,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Reduce The Stigma Event | 2022 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Variety Club | $345,250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2022 |
| West Des Moines Christian Church | $10,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | In Loving Memory Of Mark Mangerson | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Foundation | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2022 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Festival Of Trees & Lights | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2022 Tango Gala | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Everystep | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2022 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2022 Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $130,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2022 |
| Jordan's Guardian Angels | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| North High School | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | $2,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Strands Of Strength | $10,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Reduce The Stigma Event | 2022 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Variety Club | $345,250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2022 |
| West Des Moines Christian Church | $10,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | In Loving Memory Of Mark Mangerson | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Foundation | $5,000 | Ankeny, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2022 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Festival Of Trees & Lights | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2022 Tango Gala | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Everystep | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2022 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2022 Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $130,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2022 |
| Jordan's Guardian Angels | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| North High School | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | $2,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Strands Of Strength | $10,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Reduce The Stigma Event | 2022 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2022 |
| Variety Club | $345,250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2022 |
| West Des Moines Christian Church | $10,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation Of Funds For General Operating Of Heart And Circulatory System Diseases, Disorders | 2021 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2021 |
| Barrett Boesen Foundation | $10,000 | Waukee, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2021 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $35,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Robert Pulver Memorial And Festival Of Trees & Lights | 2021 |
| C4 Foundation | $5,000 | Coronado, CA, US | Donation To General Fund & Polar Bear Gala | 2021 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2021 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | 2021 Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $30,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2021 |
| Mount Mercy University | $2,500 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2021 |
| North High School | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2021 |
| St Boniface Catholic Church | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2021 |
| Strands Of Strength | $2,400 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Reduce The Stigma Event | 2021 |
| Variety Club | $303,250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2021 |
| Ahienz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport | $2,500 | De Soto, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $1,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation Of Funds For General Operating Of Heart And Circulatory System Diseases, Disorders | 2020 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2020 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Asu - Charter Fund That Supports Student Initiatives | 2020 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $2,449 | Des Moines, IA, US | Funding For Blank Children's Hospital Programs Including - Child Life And The Center For Advocacy & Outreach. | 2020 |
| Congregation Of Beth Tefillah | $5,400 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Donation To General Fund | 2020 |
| Elkader Area Chamber Of Commerce | $100 | Elkador, IA, US | Donation To General Fund | 2020 |
| First United Methodist Church | $35,000 | Audubon, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2020 |
| Friends Of Iowa Pbs | $120 | Johnston, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Educational Purpose And Related Activities | 2020 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Funds For Historical Hoyt Sherman Place, General Funding For Upkeep And Modifications | 2020 |
| Iowa Donor Network | $1,000 | Altoona, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $130,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $700 | Washington, DC, US | Supports The Checks And Balances Within A Judicial System | 2020 |
| Leadership Institute | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $2,500 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Strands Of Strength | $20,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Your Purse Event - Raises Funds For Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines | 2020 |
| Variety Club | $102,750 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2020 |
| West Des Moines Christian Church | $50,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Alzheimer's Care, Support And Research | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation To General Fund For Cancer Care, Support And Research | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation Of Funds For General Operating Of Heart And Circulatory System Diseases, Disorders | 2018 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2018 |
| Aspca | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation To General Fund For Animal Cruelty Prevention | 2018 |
| Asu Grammage | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Donation To General Fund For Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Barrett Boesen Foundation | $5,000 | Waukee, IA, US | Donations To Causes That Improve And Enrich The Lives Of Children In The Local Community | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Scottsdale | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Donation To General Fund For Operating Benefiting Children Within The Scottsdale Area | 2018 |
| Celebrity Fight Night - 10 For 10 For Alzheimers | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Event That Raises Funds For The Barrow Neurological Foundation In Phoenix | 2018 |
| Celebrity Fight Night - 2018 | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Event That Raises Funds For The Barrow Neurological Foundation In Phoenix | 2018 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $15,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Safe, Loving Homes For Abandoned, Neglected And ""unwanted"" Children In Iowa | 2018 |
| Drake University Athletics | $1,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Second Annual Raise The Purse Event - Raising Funds To Student Athletes | 2018 |
| Edgewater | $2,500 | Johnston, IA, US | Donation To Health Help Support Services And Rehabilitate | 2018 |
| Festival Of Trees & Lights | $9,300 | Des Moines, IA, US | Funding For Blank Children's Hospital Programs Including - Child Life And The Center For Advocacy & Outreach | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $2,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2018 |
| For Those Without A Voice | $11,300 | Glendale, AZ, US | Donation To General Fund At Charity Event | 2018 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $120 | Johnston, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Local Programming | 2018 |
| Grace Church | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation To General Fund For Memorial Fund Of Patrick James Ruelle | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Americus, GA, US | Donation To General Fund - Helps Families By Providing Shelter, Creating Stability | 2018 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Donation To General Fund For Upkeep And Modifications | 2018 |
| Hops For Hospice - Unity Point Health Foundation | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Comfort, Self Respect, And Peace For People In Final Stages Of Life | 2018 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Funds For Historical Hoyt Sherman Place, General Funding For Upkeep And Modifications | 2018 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $25,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2018 |
| Iowa Historical Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Supports New Programs, Exhibits, And Initiatives Of The State Historical Society | 2018 |
| Iowa State Fair | $4,296 | Des Moines, IA, US | A General Contributions To The Blue Ribbon Foundation To Help Improve The Beauty Of The Fairgrounds And Enable Building Renovations | 2018 |
| Iowa State Fair | $4,856 | Des Moines, IA, US | A General Contributions To The Blue Ribbon Foundation To Help Improve The Beauty Of The Fairgrounds And Enable Building Renovations | 2018 |
| Iowa State Sheriffs And Deputies Association | $66 | Grinnell, IA, US | Donation To Help Support Services And Activities | 2018 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supports The Checks And Balances Within A Judicial System | 2018 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2018 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2018 |
| Orchard Place | $13,233 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Facilities Upgrade | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2018 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To The General Fund To Provide A Science And Technology Museum | 2018 |
| Strands Of Strength | $2,400 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Your Purse Event - Raises Funds For Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines | 2018 |
| Strands Of Strength | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Your Purse Event - Raises Funds For Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines | 2018 |
| Toys For Tots | $1,000 | Mason City, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Operating Benefiting Children Within The State Of Iowa | 2018 |
| University Of Iowa Center For Advancement | $2,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For University Of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital | 2018 |
| Variety Club | $250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2018 |
| Variety Club | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2018 |
| Variety Club | $73,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2018 |
| Variety Club | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2018 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $35 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Alzheimer's Care, Support And Research | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation Of Funds For General Operating Of Heart And Circulatory System Diseases, Disorders | 2017 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Central Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Animal Protection And Welfare - Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | 2017 |
| Aspca | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation To General Fund For Animal Cruelty Prevention | 2017 |
| Barrett Boesen Foundation | $3,000 | Waukee, IA, US | Donated To Causes That Improve And Enrich The Lives Of Children In The Local Community | 2017 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | $75,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Funding For Blank Children's Hospital Programs Including - Child Life And The Center For Advocacy & Outreach | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Scottsdale | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Donation To General Fund For Operating Benefiting Children Within The Scottsdale Area | 2017 |
| Celebrity Fight Night | $47,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Event That Raises Funds For The Barrow Neurological Foundation In Phoenix | 2017 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Safe, Loving Homes For Abandoned, Neglected And "unwanted" Children In Iowa | 2017 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Safe, Loving Homes For Abandoned, Neglected And "unwanted" Children In Iowa | 2017 |
| Drake University Athletics | $1,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Second Annual Raise The Purse Event - Raising Funds To Student Athletes | 2017 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Exceptional Services To Ensure That All People With Disabilities Or Special Needs And Their Families Have Equal Opportunities To Live, Learn, Work And Play In Their Communities | 2017 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provides Exceptional Services To Ensure That All People With Disabilities Or Special Needs And Their Families Have Equal Opportunities To Live, Learn, Work And Play In Their Communities | 2017 |
| Edgewater | $2,500 | Johnston, IA, US | Donation To Health Help Support Services And Rehabilitate | 2017 |
| Festival Of Trees & Lights | $9,590 | Des Moines, IA, US | Funding For Blank Children's Hospital Programs Including - Child Life And The Center For Advocacy & Outreach | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Banks/pantries - Supply Goods, Food, And Other Services To Poor | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Americus, GA, US | Donation To General Fund - Helps Families By Providing Shelter, Creating Stability | 2017 |
| Hops For Hospice - Unity Point Health Foundation | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Provide Comfort, Self Respect, And Peace For People In Final Stages Of Life | 2017 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $1,200 | Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Funds For Historical Hoyt Sherman Place, General Funding For Upkeep And Modifications | 2017 |
| Iowa Golden Gloves | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Iowa And National Golden Gloves Tournament Expenses Are For Members And Public Benefits | 2017 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $25,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Health Care Scholarships | 2017 |
| Iowa Historical Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Supports New Programs, Exhibits, And Initiatives Of The State Historical Society | 2017 |
| Iowa State Fair | $4,296 | Des Moines, IA, US | A General Contributions To The Blue Ribbon Foundation To Help Improve The Beauty Of The Fairgrounds And Enable Building Renovations | 2017 |
| Iowa State Fair | $5,048 | Des Moines, IA, US | A General Contributions To The Blue Ribbon Foundation To Help Improve The Beauty Of The Fairgrounds And Enable Building Renovations | 2017 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supports The Checks And Balances Within A Judicial System | 2017 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2017 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To Fund The Services Provided To Promote The Independence Of Veterans | 2017 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To Fund The Services Provided To Promote The Independence Of Veterans | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Basic Human Services To Those In Need | 2017 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To The General Fund To Provide A Science And Technology Museum | 2017 |
| St Luke's Health Care Foundation | $50,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Donation To General Fund - Provides General Health And Rehabilitative Services | 2017 |
| Strands Of Strength | $2,400 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Your Purse Event - Raises Funds For Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines | 2017 |
| Strands Of Strength | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Your Purse Event - Raises Funds For Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines | 2017 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | $5,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Funds For Historical Terrace Hill Governors Mansion, General Funding For Upkeep And Modifications | 2017 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Funds For Historical Terrace Hill Governors Mansion, General Funding For Upkeep And Modifications | 2017 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | $5,935 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Raise Funds For Historical Terrace Hill Governors Mansion, General Funding For Upkeep And Modifications | 2017 |
| Variety Club | $250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2017 |
| Variety Club | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Provide Aid/services To The Handicap | 2017 |
| Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation | $500 | Waukee, IA, US | Donation Of Funds For General Operating Of Educational Institutions And Related Activities | 2017 |
| Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation | $100 | Waukee, IA, US | Donation To General Fund For Educational Purpose And Related Activities | 2017 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Human Services - Emergency Assistance - Food, Clothing, Cash | 2017 |
| Youth Homes Of Mid-america | $1,500 | Johnston, IA, US | Donation To General Fund To Battle Mental Health Issues | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association Of Greater Iowa | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Celebrity Fight Night | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $10,000 | Johnston, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Des Moines Police Department | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $350 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Golden Gloves Of America | $3,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | $1,200 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation | $20,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Iowa Health Foundation Festival Of Trees & Lights | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Iowa State Fair | $4,840 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Lutheran Church Of Hope | $1,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Other Charities | $48,550 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Science Center Of Iowa | $7,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Strands Of Strength | $2,400 | West Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Tgen Foundation | $50 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| The Terrace Hill Partnership | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Variety Club Of Iowa | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,000 | Topeka, KS, US | To Further Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 42-6521745 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 16131 SHARON COURT Urbandale, IA 50323-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| President | John W Grubb |
|---|---|
| Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer | Kimberly D Grubb |
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