Walden Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 82-3195023

Foundation Overview

Based in Arnolds Park, IA, Walden Charitable Foundation has awarded 147 grants totaling $650,950 to organizations in Iowa and Nebraska. Individual grants range from $50 to $15,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$650,950
Total Assets
$2,302,946
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
54
Median Grant
$2,000
% Median Grant Decline
-61% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 67%

36 of 54 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

97% 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 Spencer (34%), Spirit Lake (15%), Creston (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+54%

Strong 54% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). 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 Walden 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
Atlas Of Lakes Area $15,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Funds To Hire An Additional Administrative Assistant, And Part Time Male And Female Mentors 2023
Clay County Food For Life $1,500 Spencer, IA, US Meat Proessing And Distribution, Food Insecurity 2023
Clay County Pals $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Mentor/mentee Attends Area Fine Arts Programs And Meals Out Following Ilcc, Sct Or Spencer High School Plays 2023
Dickinson County Hunger Coalition $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Covers The Cost Of Food For One Year, Working To Take Some Food To Terrill As Well As Their Milford Location 2023
Kings & Queens Local $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Educating Mentors, Respite For Foster Care Families, Supplies For Foster Families 2023
Lutheran Lakeside Camp $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Provide Foster Kids A Week At Camp 2023
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $15,000 Spencer, IA, US Alex & Julie Jacobsen Mental Health Fund And Patient Needs Fund 2023
Love Takes Root $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Solar Oven For Young Baking Entrepeneurs In Haiti 2023
River's Edge Methodist Church $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Upper Des Moines Kits For Homeless Individuals Upper Des Moines Kits For Homeless Individuals 2023
Riverviewterrace Assisted Living $2,000 Spencer, IA, US Griddle For Outdoor Activity Area And Two Picnic Tables 2023
Grace United Methodist Church-open Table $1,000 Spencer, IA, US Open Table Mission 2023
Dickinson County Community Gardens $800 Spirit Lake, IA, US Used Riding Mower To Maintain The Community Garden Site. 2023
Okoboji Foundation- Youth In Philanthropy $1,000 Milford, IA, US Okoboji Foundation Will Distribute To Nonprofits 2023
Family Crisis Centers Inc $5,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Help For Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Violent Crimes, Homelessness Serves Nw Iowa Including Ida, Clay And Dickinson 2023
Sigourney United Methodist Church Youth $1,000 Sigourney, IA, US Youth Programs 2023
Tri County Food Pantry $10,000 Webster, IA, US Will Use To Provide Food For Food Pantry 70-100 Families 2x/month, School Pantry Serves 50-60 Kids Per Month, School Snack Cabinets 2023
Creston Area Food Shelf Dba Creston Food Pantry Inc $10,000 Creston, IA, US Student Bags Monthly, Student Lunches Monthly In Summer, Shut-ins Monthly, Christmas And Easter Baskets 2023
First United Methodist Church Youth Group $1,000 Creston, IA, US All Expenses Of A Youth Mission Trip: Transportation, Housing, Fees, Food, Supplies 2023
Orient Umc Mobile Food Pantry $5,000 Orient, IA, US Provides Food For 5 Months, 115 Families Monthly Roughly 275 People. 2023
First Congregational Church $250 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Church Use 2023
Hope Reformed Church Of Spencer $250 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Church Use 2023
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $50 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Hospital Greatest Need 2023
Clay County Heritage Center $150 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Historical 2023
Grace United Methodist Church $450 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Church Use 2023
Spencer Family Ymca $300 Spencer, IA, US Strong Sommunities-memberships For Needy And General Donation For Greatest Need 2023
Spencer Family Ymca $250 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Greatest Need 2023
Crosswinds Church-efca $2,000 Spencer, IA, US Ilcc Campus Ministry: Transportation, Acquire/repair Bikes, Grocery Cards, Cultural Fair, Furniture, Clothing 2023
Atlas Of Lakes Area $15,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Funds To Hire An Additional Administrative Assistant, And Part Time Male And Female Mentors 2023
Clay County Food For Life $1,500 Spencer, IA, US Meat Proessing And Distribution, Food Insecurity 2023
Clay County Pals $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Mentor/mentee Attends Area Fine Arts Programs And Meals Out Following Ilcc, Sct Or Spencer High School Plays 2023
Dickinson County Hunger Coalition $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Covers The Cost Of Food For One Year, Working To Take Some Food To Terrill As Well As Their Milford Location 2023
Kings & Queens Local $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Educating Mentors, Respite For Foster Care Families, Supplies For Foster Families 2023
Lutheran Lakeside Camp $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Provide Foster Kids A Week At Camp 2023
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $15,000 Spencer, IA, US Alex & Julie Jacobsen Mental Health Fund And Patient Needs Fund 2023
Love Takes Root $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Solar Oven For Young Baking Entrepeneurs In Haiti 2023
River's Edge Methodist Church $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Upper Des Moines Kits For Homeless Individuals Upper Des Moines Kits For Homeless Individuals 2023
Riverviewterrace Assisted Living $2,000 Spencer, IA, US Griddle For Outdoor Activity Area And Two Picnic Tables 2023
Grace United Methodist Church-open Table $1,000 Spencer, IA, US Open Table Mission 2023
Dickinson County Community Gardens $800 Spirit Lake, IA, US Used Riding Mower To Maintain The Community Garden Site. 2023
Okoboji Foundation- Youth In Philanthropy $1,000 Milford, IA, US Okoboji Foundation Will Distribute To Nonprofits 2023
Family Crisis Centers Inc $5,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Help For Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Violent Crimes, Homelessness Serves Nw Iowa Including Ida, Clay And Dickinson 2023
Sigourney United Methodist Church Youth $1,000 Sigourney, IA, US Youth Programs 2023
Tri County Food Pantry $10,000 Webster, IA, US Will Use To Provide Food For Food Pantry 70-100 Families 2x/month, School Pantry Serves 50-60 Kids Per Month, School Snack Cabinets 2023
Creston Area Food Shelf Dba Creston Food Pantry Inc $10,000 Creston, IA, US Student Bags Monthly, Student Lunches Monthly In Summer, Shut-ins Monthly, Christmas And Easter Baskets 2023
First United Methodist Church Youth Group $1,000 Creston, IA, US All Expenses Of A Youth Mission Trip: Transportation, Housing, Fees, Food, Supplies 2023
Orient Umc Mobile Food Pantry $5,000 Orient, IA, US Provides Food For 5 Months, 115 Families Monthly Roughly 275 People. 2023
First Congregational Church $250 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Church Use 2023
Hope Reformed Church Of Spencer $250 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Church Use 2023
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $50 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Hospital Greatest Need 2023
Clay County Heritage Center $150 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Historical 2023
Grace United Methodist Church $450 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Church Use 2023
Spencer Family Ymca $300 Spencer, IA, US Strong Sommunities-memberships For Needy And General Donation For Greatest Need 2023
Spencer Family Ymca $250 Spencer, IA, US General Donation For Greatest Need 2023
Crosswinds Church-efca $2,000 Spencer, IA, US Ilcc Campus Ministry: Transportation, Acquire/repair Bikes, Grocery Cards, Cultural Fair, Furniture, Clothing 2023
Atlas Of Lakes Area $7,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Hiring A Ministry Director And Administrative Assistant 2022
Atlas Of Spencer $5,250 Spencer, IA, US Salaries, Staff Training, Emergency Money, Homeless Help 2022
Clay County Food For Life-clay County Outreach $500 Spencer, IA, US Meat Proessing And Distribution, Food Insecurity 2022
Clay County Heritage Center $3,200 Spencer, IA, US Hire A Summer Intern To Research & Develop A Spencer Historical Walking Tour 2022
Clay County Pals $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Youth Trip To Sioux Falls And Monthly Meeting Meals 2022
Creston Area Food Pantry $5,000 Creston, IA, US Walk In Cooler Provides Milk, Meat For Food Pantry 2022
Creston Area Food Shelf Dba Creston Food Pantry $12,000 Creston, IA, US Student Bags For School Districts 2022
Crosswinds Church Efca $10,250 Spirit Lake, IA, US General Support, Campus Ministry, Bvu/ilcc College Student Emergency Fund 2022
Dickinson County Community Gardens $1,200 Spirit Lake, IA, US Supplies To Expand Camp Foster Educational Garden, Food Pantry 2022
First United Methodist Church-creston $2,500 Creston, IA, US Youth Mission Trip 2022
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $250 Milford, IA, US Support Environmental Education, Research, And Water Quality Monitoring 2022
Kings & Queens Local $12,500 Spirit Lake, IA, US Educating Mentors, Respite For Foster Care Families, Supplies For Foster Families 2022
Lutheran Lakeside Camp $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Provide Foster Kids A Week At Camp 2022
Mckinley Park Aquatic Center-city Of Creston $5,000 Creston, IA, US Creston Pool Renovation 2022
Morningside Scholarshipcary Conover Scholarship $14,000 Sioux City, IA, US Cary Conover Scholarship 2022
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Spencer, IA, US Alex & Julie Jacobsen Mental Health Fund 2022
Tri County Food Pantry $10,000 Webster, IA, US Food For Food Pantry 2022
Youth Philanthropy-okoboji Foundation $1,000 Milford, IA, US Okoboji Foundation 2022
Atlas Of Lakes Area $7,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Hiring A Ministry Director And Administrative Assistant 2022
Atlas Of Spencer $5,250 Spencer, IA, US Salaries, Staff Training, Emergency Money, Homeless Help 2022
Clay County Food For Life-clay County Outreach $500 Spencer, IA, US Meat Proessing And Distribution, Food Insecurity 2022
Clay County Heritage Center $3,200 Spencer, IA, US Hire A Summer Intern To Research & Develop A Spencer Historical Walking Tour 2022
Clay County Pals $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Youth Trip To Sioux Falls And Monthly Meeting Meals 2022
Creston Area Food Pantry $5,000 Creston, IA, US Walk In Cooler Provides Milk, Meat For Food Pantry 2022
Creston Area Food Shelf Dba Creston Food Pantry $12,000 Creston, IA, US Student Bags For School Districts 2022
Crosswinds Church Efca $10,250 Spirit Lake, IA, US General Support, Campus Ministry, Bvu/ilcc College Student Emergency Fund 2022
Dickinson County Community Gardens $1,200 Spirit Lake, IA, US Supplies To Expand Camp Foster Educational Garden, Food Pantry 2022
First United Methodist Church-creston $2,500 Creston, IA, US Youth Mission Trip 2022
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $250 Milford, IA, US Support Environmental Education, Research, And Water Quality Monitoring 2022
Kings & Queens Local $12,500 Spirit Lake, IA, US Educating Mentors, Respite For Foster Care Families, Supplies For Foster Families 2022
Lutheran Lakeside Camp $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Provide Foster Kids A Week At Camp 2022
Mckinley Park Aquatic Center-city Of Creston $5,000 Creston, IA, US Creston Pool Renovation 2022
Morningside Scholarshipcary Conover Scholarship $14,000 Sioux City, IA, US Cary Conover Scholarship 2022
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Spencer, IA, US Alex & Julie Jacobsen Mental Health Fund 2022
Tri County Food Pantry $10,000 Webster, IA, US Food For Food Pantry 2022
Youth Philanthropy-okoboji Foundation $1,000 Milford, IA, US Okoboji Foundation 2022
Atlas Of Lakes Area $7,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Hiring A Ministry Director And Administrative Assistant 2022
Atlas Of Spencer $5,250 Spencer, IA, US Salaries, Staff Training, Emergency Money, Homeless Help 2022
Clay County Food For Life-clay County Outreach $500 Spencer, IA, US Meat Proessing And Distribution, Food Insecurity 2022
Clay County Heritage Center $3,200 Spencer, IA, US Hire A Summer Intern To Research & Develop A Spencer Historical Walking Tour 2022
Clay County Pals $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Youth Trip To Sioux Falls And Monthly Meeting Meals 2022
Creston Area Food Pantry $5,000 Creston, IA, US Walk In Cooler Provides Milk, Meat For Food Pantry 2022
Creston Area Food Shelf Dba Creston Food Pantry $12,000 Creston, IA, US Student Bags For School Districts 2022
Crosswinds Church Efca $10,250 Spirit Lake, IA, US General Support, Campus Ministry, Bvu/ilcc College Student Emergency Fund 2022
Dickinson County Community Gardens $1,200 Spirit Lake, IA, US Supplies To Expand Camp Foster Educational Garden, Food Pantry 2022
First United Methodist Church-creston $2,500 Creston, IA, US Youth Mission Trip 2022
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $250 Milford, IA, US Support Environmental Education, Research, And Water Quality Monitoring 2022
Kings & Queens Local $12,500 Spirit Lake, IA, US Educating Mentors, Respite For Foster Care Families, Supplies For Foster Families 2022
Lutheran Lakeside Camp $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Provide Foster Kids A Week At Camp 2022
Mckinley Park Aquatic Center-city Of Creston $5,000 Creston, IA, US Creston Pool Renovation 2022
Morningside Scholarshipcary Conover Scholarship $14,000 Sioux City, IA, US Cary Conover Scholarship 2022
Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation $10,000 Spencer, IA, US Alex & Julie Jacobsen Mental Health Fund 2022
Tri County Food Pantry $10,000 Webster, IA, US Food For Food Pantry 2022
Youth Philanthropy-okoboji Foundation $1,000 Milford, IA, US Okoboji Foundation 2022
Atlas Of Spencer $7,500 Spencer, IA, US Salaries, Staff Training, Emergency Money, Homeless Help 2021
Creston Area Food Pantry $5,000 Creston, IA, US Walk In Cooler 2021
Creston Area Food Shelf Dba Creston Food Pantry $5,000 Creston, IA, US Student Bags, Shut-in Meal Bags 2021
Morningside Scholarshipcary Conover Scholarship $2,000 Sioux City, IA, US Donation To Cary Conover Scholarship 2021
Tri County Food Pantry $10,000 Webster, IA, US Provide Food For Food Pantry 2021
Special Olympics Iowa $1,000 Grimes, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Impact Community Action Partnership $2,500 Ankeny, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Upper Des Moines Opportunity - Udmo $2,000 Estherville, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Kiddie Cats Child Care $2,000 Humboldt, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Lemars Ambulance $2,000 Lemars, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Lemars Fire & Rescue $2,000 Lemars, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Floyd Valley Healthcare Foundation $2,000 Lemars, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Puppy Jake Foundation $250 Des Moines, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
The Omaha Home For Boys $500 Omaha, NE, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Chariots For Hope $500 Omaha, NE, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Sing Omaha Inc $750 Omaha, NE, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Midlands Community Foundation $2,000 Papillion, NE, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Promise Community Health Center $2,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Sioux Center Snack Pack $2,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Center For Financial Education $2,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Crittenton Center $1,000 Sioux City, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Girls Inc $1,000 Sioux City, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Opportunities Unlimited $2,000 Sioux City, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Des Moines Area Religious Council (dmarc) $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Meals On Wheels $2,000 Des Moines, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Endow Urbandale $1,000 Urbandale, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Clive Community Services $2,000 Clive, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Hope Ministries $1,000 Pleasant Hill, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
J-hawk Soccer Club $500 Urbandale, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Upper Des Moines Opportunity $2,000 Fort Dodge, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Boys & Girls Club $2,000 Sioux City, IA, US Covid-19 Match 2020
Atlas Of Spencer $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Cpr Training Mentors, Salaries, Clients Financial Help 2020
Clay County Heritage $1,000 Spencer, IA, US Traveling Exhibit To Educate Onhistory Of The Region 2020
Lutheran Lakeside Camp Association $2,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Camp Expenses Or Provide Camperships To Foster Kids 2020
Kings And Queens Of Okoboji $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Educating Mentors, Respite For Foster Care Families 2020
Youth In Philanthropy $500 Milford, IA, US Okoboji Foundation, Will Distribute To Nonprofits 2020
Orient United Methodist Church $5,000 Orient, IA, US Will Purchase Food For Their Pantry 2020
Pals $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Mentoring Program 2020
Sigourney Ministerial Alliancechap $6,000 Sigourney, IA, US Additiona Meals To Children On Free Or Reduced Lunches 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 82-3195023
Website N/A
Address 431 202ND ST Arnolds Park, IA 51331-6604

Key People (6)

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

Director/president Kitty Shean Conover
Director Cornelius B Conover Iv
Director/vice-president Cornelius B Conover V
Director/secretary Nicole K Steele
Director Brandon J Conover

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.