Availa Foundation
Accepts applications
Availa Foundation is a private foundation in Carroll, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,540 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $96,540 and the largest $96,540. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,540
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$96,540
- Largest grant$96,540
- Assets$181,425
Giving in 2025 was down from $155,418 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191,255 | 1 | $49,383 |
| 2024 | $155,418 | 1 | $13,965 |
| 2025 | $96,540 | 1 | $181,425 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Jaclyn Mahler 126 W 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 792-3567 |
| What to submit | Written letter |
| Restrictions | None except the requesting organization be a tax exempt entity. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $96,540 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $96,540 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Scharfenkamp
- Jessica Morton
- Jaclyn Mahler
- Robert Gronstal
- Matt Gronstal
- T Bernt Gronstal
- Jeff Johnson
- Steve Baade
- Steve D Goodhue
- Michael Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Availa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Availa Foundation give?
$96,540 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $96,540.
Who runs Availa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Scharfenkamp (President), Jessica Morton (Director), Jaclyn Mahler (Sec/Treas) and Robert Gronstal (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.