Aalfs Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aalfs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $134,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$134,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $290,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,000 | 19 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 17 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 17 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Aalfs Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Aalfs Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17 | $290,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siouxland Community Foundation | Friends of the foundation fund & rag fund | $134,000 |
| United Way of Siouxland | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Home and Family Services | Support for community | $25,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church Endowment | Endowment fund | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Annual campaign | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc | Campaign | $10,000 |
| Sanford Community Center | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Sioux City Art Center Association | Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Sioux City Library Foundation | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Goodfellow Charities | Support for community | $5,000 |
| Sioux City Public Museum | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Sioux City Symphony | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Orpheum Theatre Endowment Inc | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Saturday in the Park | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| The First Tee of Siouxland | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Annual campaign | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Aalfs
- Julie A Rodawig
- Barbara B Aalfs
Questions people ask
Does Aalfs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aalfs Family Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Aalfs Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Aalfs (Chairman/President/Sec./Tr), Julie A Rodawig (Director) and Barbara B Aalfs (Director).
What does Aalfs Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and youth programs.