Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mason City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $150,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 7 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 7 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 9 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust 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 Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 8 | $105,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Scholarship for students entering ministry | $45,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Scholarship forstudents enteringministry | $15,942 |
| Cerro Gordo County Consvervation Board | Maintain landdonated as greenarea | $15,000 |
| Charles H Macnider Art Museum | Such purposes asmuseum boarddetermines | $15,000 |
| Good Shepherd Health Center Inc | Telephone answeringservice forhomebound | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Children's Home Society | Capital improvementsas directors deemnecessary | $15,000 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mechanical artsstudent scholarships | $15,000 |
| St James Lutheran Church | Scholarship forstudents enteringministry | $10,350 |
| Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church | Scholarship for students enteringministry | $3,708 |
Officers and trustees
- First Citizens Bank
Questions people ask
Does Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Citizens Bank (Trustee).
What does Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.