Jb Dahm Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 51-0177271
Foundation Overview
Based in Clive, IA, Jb Dahm Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $447,620 to organizations in Iowa, Wisconsin and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $135 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 26 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
78% 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 Pella (46%), Des Moines (19%), Iowa City (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 20% change over 7 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 (49%). 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 Jb Dahm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Chordaires Show Chorus | $1,000 | Sun Lake, AZ, US | Gneral Fund | 2023 |
| City Of Pella | $25,000 | Pella, IA, US | Recreation Center | 2023 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pella Community Center | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Community Center | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pella Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2023 |
| Lutheran Church Of Hope | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Milton Marlins Scholarship | $1,000 | Milton, IA, US | Provided Scholarships | 2023 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Waukee Ymca | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Chordaires Show Chorus | $1,000 | Sun Lake, AZ, US | Gneral Fund | 2023 |
| City Of Pella | $25,000 | Pella, IA, US | Recreation Center | 2023 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pella Community Center | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Community Center | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pella Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2023 |
| Lutheran Church Of Hope | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Milton Marlins Scholarship | $1,000 | Milton, IA, US | Provided Scholarships | 2023 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Waukee Ymca | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Comfort House | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2022 |
| Milton Public Library | $2,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pella Regional Health Foundation | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Waukee Ymca | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| First Chruch | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Milton Marlins Scholarship | $1,000 | Milton, IA, US | Provided Scholarships | 2022 |
| Chordaires Show Chorus | $1,000 | Sun Lake, AZ, US | Gneral Fund | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $250 | Mason City, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clive Community Services | $250 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Rescue League | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa Friends Of Pbs | $500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lutheran Church Of Hope | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Milton Food Pantry | $500 | Milton, WI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ywca Rock County | $500 | Janesville, WI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clive Firefighters | $1,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Umps Care Charities | $500 | Edgarwater, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Comfort House | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2022 |
| Milton Public Library | $2,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pella Regional Health Foundation | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Waukee Ymca | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| First Chruch | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Milton Marlins Scholarship | $1,000 | Milton, IA, US | Provided Scholarships | 2022 |
| Chordaires Show Chorus | $1,000 | Sun Lake, AZ, US | Gneral Fund | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $250 | Mason City, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clive Community Services | $250 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Rescue League | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa Friends Of Pbs | $500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lutheran Church Of Hope | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Milton Food Pantry | $500 | Milton, WI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ywca Rock County | $500 | Janesville, WI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clive Firefighters | $1,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Umps Care Charities | $500 | Edgarwater, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Comfort House | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2022 |
| Milton Public Library | $2,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pella Regional Health Foundation | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Waukee Ymca | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| First Chruch | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Milton Marlins Scholarship | $1,000 | Milton, IA, US | Provided Scholarships | 2022 |
| Chordaires Show Chorus | $1,000 | Sun Lake, AZ, US | Gneral Fund | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $250 | Mason City, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clive Community Services | $250 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Rescue League | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa Friends Of Pbs | $500 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lutheran Church Of Hope | $2,500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Milton Food Pantry | $500 | Milton, WI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ywca Rock County | $500 | Janesville, WI, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clive Firefighters | $1,000 | Clive, IA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Umps Care Charities | $500 | Edgarwater, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Milton Public Library | $2,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Support | 2021 |
| Westminster Prsbyterian Church | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Longview Fund For Repairs And Improv | 2021 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2021 |
| Pella Regional Health Foundation | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Bethany Christian Services | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Chordial Chorus | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Waukee Ymca | $2,500 | Waukee, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Guiding Eyed | $1,000 | Yorktown Heights, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Comfort House | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $2,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Boy's Town | $1,000 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $185 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Mobility Worldwide- Leighton | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Milton Public Library | $1,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Support | 2020 |
| Westminster Prsbyterian Church | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Longview Fund For Repairs And Improv | 2020 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Helping Young People Succeed | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Provide Support To Library | 2020 |
| Pella Historical Society | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Preservce The History Of Pella | 2020 |
| Pella Community Ambulance | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Childrens Square Usa | $1,000 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pella Regional Health Foundation | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pella Fire Department | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Blank Childrens Hospital | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Iowa Childrens Hospit | $1,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Bethany Christian Services | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Pella | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pella Community Food Shelf | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Des Moines Symphony | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Orchestra Annual Fund, Musical Experiences And Education For The Community | 2018 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $15,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $155 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund - Iowa Public Television Programs | 2018 |
| Pella Regional Health Center | $20,000 | Pella, IA, US | Support For New Family Birthing Center At The Pella Regional Health Center | 2018 |
| Mobility Worldwide-leighton | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund - Purchse Supplies To Build Personal Mobility Devices Which Are Distributed Worldwide To Needy Persons Free Of Charge | 2018 |
| Milton Public Library | $1,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Support | 2018 |
| Metro Mix Chorus | $3,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Westminster Prsbyterian Church | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Longview Fund For Repairs And Improvements. | 2018 |
| Childrens Square Usa | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | General Fund - Teach Values And Life Skills Essential To A Successful Life To Children And Their Families. | 2017 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund - First Call Source Of Help And Encouragement For Pella Area Residents. | 2017 |
| Des Moines Symphony | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Orchestra Annual Fund, Musical Experiences And Education For The Community | 2017 |
| First Reformed Church | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $145 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund - Iowa Public Television Programs | 2017 |
| Hope Ministries | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund - Meals, Shelter And Other Services For Homeless And Near-homeless Persons In Central Iowa | 2017 |
| Pella Public Library | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Purchase Of New Library Materials For Adults And Children | 2017 |
| Pella Regional Health Center | $20,000 | Pella, IA, US | Support For New Family Birthing Center At The Pella Regional Health Center | 2017 |
| Mobility Worldwide-leighton | $3,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund - Purchse Supplies To Build Personal Mobility Devices Which Are Distributed Worldwide To Needy Persons Free Of Charge | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund - Meet Human Needs Of Basic Necessities In The Greater Des Moines Community | 2017 |
| Milton Public Library | $1,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Renovation And Expansion | 2017 |
| Metro Mix Chorus | $2,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund And New Costumes | 2017 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary School | $2,500 | Highland Village, TX, US | Books And Furniture For Library. | 2017 |
| Pella Historical Society Museums | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Restoration And Renovation Of Historical Museums | 2017 |
| Bethany Christian Services | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund - To Help Fund The Adoptive Placement Of A Child Based On The Special Needs Of The Child And The Financial Needs Of The Family. | 2016 |
| Childrens Square Usa | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | General Fund - Teach Values And Life Skills Essential To A Successful Life To Children And Their Families. | 2016 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund - First Call Source Of Help And Encouragement For Pella Area Residents. | 2016 |
| Des Moines Symphony | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Orchestra Annual Fund | 2016 |
| First Reformed Church | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Friends Of Iowa Public Television | $135 | Johnston, IA, US | General Fund - Iowa Public Television Programs | 2016 |
| Hope Ministries | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund - Meals, Shelter And Other Services For Homeless And Near-homeless Persons In Des Moines, Iowa | 2016 |
| Pella Public Library | $4,000 | Pella, IA, US | Purchase Of New Library Materials | 2016 |
| Pella Regional Health Center | $10,000 | Pella, IA, US | Support For New Family Birthing Center At The Pella Regional Health Center | 2016 |
| Personal Energy Transportatn Ia-leighton | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | General Fund - Purchse Supplies To Build Personal Mobility Devices Which Are Distributed Worldwide To Needy Persons Free Of Charge | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Fund - Meet Human Needs Of Basic Necessities In The Greater Des Moines Community | 2016 |
| Milton Public Library | $1,000 | Milton, WI, US | Library Renovation, Especially Programming In The New Children's Area, Including Hands-on Lab And Learning Centers | 2016 |
| Metro Mix Chorus | $2,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Fund Donation For New Costumes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 51-0177271 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3509 NW 177TH ST Clive, IA 50325-2638 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Jb Dahm Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Arvena Dahm |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Bryce J Dahm |
| Trustee | Ann Buckheister |
| Trustee | Mary Beth Freet |
Forms 990-PF
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