Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation is a private foundation in Grinnell, Iowa. In tax year 2023 it gave $568,398 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $545,257. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$568,398
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$545,257
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2023 was up from $486,374 the year before.
29% of its 2023 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 | $486,374 | 20 | $10.9 million |
| 2023 | $568,398 | 7 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | $568,398 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahrens Park Foundation | Operating Funds, Capital Purchases | $545,257 |
| Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation | Programming, Early Childhood, Educaiton | $5,766 |
| Grinnell School of Music | Operations | $5,100 |
| Read 2 Lead | Programming | $5,000 |
| City of Grinnell Parks & Recreation Department | Senior Programming | $3,300 |
| Local Non Profits | Programming | $2,725 |
| LINK Inc | Programming | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Chad Ahrens
- David Clay
- Susan Witt
- Julie Gosselink
- Shannon Fitzgerald
Questions people ask
Does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation give?
$568,398 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Chad Ahrens (Vice President), David Clay (Inevstment Chair, Director), Susan Witt (Director) and Julie Gosselink (President & CEO) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.