Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,800 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$142,800
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $141,000 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,000 | 32 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 38 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $142,800 | 39 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Source 55 Walls Dr 302, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 839-0054 |
| What to submit | www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens |
| Deadlines | April 30 |
| Restrictions | Must benefit individuals located in cerro gordo county, Iowa |
What Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 39 | $142,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Community Action Organization | Mason City Early Childhood Center | $7,500 |
| Freedom Inn His Grace Ministry | Fire Alarm System Completion Costs | $7,000 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa | Purchase of Food and Meal Supplies | $6,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa | Enhancing Women's Health Imaging at MercyOne North Iowa | $5,600 |
| Caring Pregnancy Center | Building Expertise for Better Client Outcomes | $5,000 |
| Clear Lake Development Foundation | Building a Bright Future Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging | Client Assistance | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | Sliding Fee Scale Program | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation | North Iowa Band Festival | $5,000 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre | Scholarship Fund for low and moderate income families | $5,000 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Best Buddies Friendship & Leadership Development Program in Mason City | $4,000 |
| Clear Lake Classical Incorporated | Music room renovation | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | To purchase Camp Tanglefoot Paddle Boards and Paddles | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses | $4,000 |
| North Iowa Vocational Center Inc | Exterior Safety & Preservation Improvements | $4,000 |
| Central Springs Community School District | College Scholarship Fund | $3,500 |
| City of Mason City | Puppet Shows for the MacNider Museum | $3,500 |
| Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc | Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances | $3,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Connection | Cerro Gordo County Camp Heart Connection Camperships | $3,000 |
| Christmas Cheer Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mason City Community Theatre Inc | Presenting Sponsor/Production Costs | $3,000 |
| Mollies Mission | Building Renovations- Flooring | $3,000 |
| Niad Center for Human Development | Holistic Healing & Coping Baskets Initiative | $3,000 |
| North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom | Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms in Cerro Gordo County Schools | $3,000 |
| One Vision | One Vision Nursing Simulation Lab: Advancing Care Through Training | $3,000 |
| River City Society for Historic Preservation | Stockman House Senior Recogntion Week | $3,000 |
| Senior Citizens Center | Insurance Fund | $3,000 |
| Youth and Shelter Services Inc | Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth | $3,000 |
| Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc | Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City | $2,500 |
| United to Serve With Passion and Purpose | Bash at the Lake Music Festival | $2,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | YMCA and Rehabilitation Center | $2,500 |
| N-Compass Inc | Iowa Project AWARE | $2,000 |
| North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum | Music Experience Center Grant Piano | $2,000 |
| Swaledale Fire Department | To purchase Lockers & Gear-Drying Cabiner | $2,000 |
| Mason City Foundation | Updating Outdoor Lighting | $1,700 |
| The Salvation Army | Meeting Personal Needs | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Program Supplies | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Blodgett
- Scott Brown
- Gregory C Nicholas
Questions people ask
Does Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30.
How much does Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation give?
$142,800 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd Blodgett (Dir, Sec), Scott Brown (Dir, Pres) and Gregory C Nicholas (Dir, Treas, VP).
What does Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.