Athene Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Athene Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 54 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 49 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Athene Foundation Administration 7700 Mills Civic Parkway Ms 2B 10G, West Des Moines, IA 50266-3862 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 315-3346, athenefoundation@athene.com |
| What to submit | Complete copy of the donation request information application. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadline. |
| Restrictions | The following list is required in order to receive a grant: - be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization or the foreign public charity equivalent as well as government instrumentalities (for charitable purposes). - be registered with the secretary of state's office in the state where the organization is located. - be based in and serve communities where athene employees live and work. - have goals, efforts or activities that are aligned with one of athene's pillars - education, human sevices, health & wellness, environmental sustainability. - have mission and values that align with the foundation's and athene's mission and values, including supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. - agree to provide a post-event success report (what was achieved with the foundation's donation). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Athene Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Iowa. It also paid $11,067 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 43 | $3.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $181,351 |
| Michigan | 1 | $119,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $74,129 |
| Maine | 1 | $510 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Iowa | Civic & Community | $1.3 million |
| Great Outdoors Foudation | Civic & Community | $1.2 million |
| ChildServe Foundation | Civic & Community | $333,334 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Civic & Community | $181,351 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Civic & Community | $166,667 |
| Scholarship America | Civic & Community | $119,500 |
| Easter Seals of Iowa | Civic & Community | $115,000 |
| WesleyLife Foundation | Civic & Community | $100,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Civic & Community | $74,129 |
| DMARC Food Pantry | Civic & Community | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Civic & Community | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | Civic & Community | $20,000 |
| Jewels Academy | Civic & Community | $15,000 |
| Healthy Birth Day Inc | Civic & Community | $15,000 |
| Children's Cancer Connection | Civic & Community | $15,000 |
| Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc | Civic & Community | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Civic & Community | $13,000 |
| American Heart Association | Civic & Community | $10,000 |
| Iowa Asian Alliance | Civic & Community | $10,000 |
| Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation | Civic & Community | $7,917 |
| Hip-Hope Inc | Civic & Community | $7,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| Tech Journey Inc | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| One Voice DSM | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International-Iowa | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| Latino Resources Inc | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| EveryStep Foundation | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| Oakridge Neighborhood Services | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse-Des Moines | Civic & Community | $5,000 |
| IA Juneteenth Observance | Civic & Community | $3,500 |
| Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation | Civic & Community | $3,150 |
| Job Rides Inc | Civic & Community | $3,000 |
| One Iowa | Civic & Community | $3,000 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | Civic & Community | $2,500 |
| Capital City Pride | Civic & Community | $2,500 |
| Friends of YJI | Civic & Community | $2,500 |
| IA Healthiest State Initiative | Civic & Community | $2,500 |
| Grace Fitness | Civic & Community | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Belardi
- Grant Kvalheim
- Kristi Burma
- Rona Berinobis
Questions people ask
Does Athene Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadline.
How much does Athene Charitable Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Athene Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Belardi (Director - President), Grant Kvalheim (Director - Vice President), Kristi Burma (Director - Vice President) and Rona Berinobis (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Athene Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and education.