Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation is a private foundation in Ames, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $254,485 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $190,000. 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$254,485
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$190,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,209 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 | $205,491 | 18 | $996,684 |
| 2024 | $110,209 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $254,485 | 7 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Ana and Ed McCracken 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 Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 4 | $198,250 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $45,735 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | To Support Educational Programs | $190,000 |
| The Willa Cather Foundation | To Support Arts and Humanities | $45,735 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| UnityPoint Health Des Moines Founda | To support community programs | $5,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Individual | To Support Educational Programs | $500 |
| Ames Police Foundation | To Support Community Programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ana Hays McCracken
- Edward R McCracken
Questions people ask
Does Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation give?
$254,485 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ana Hays McCracken (President) and Edward R McCracken (Treasurer).
What does Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.