Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation
Accepts applications
Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation is a private foundation in Okoboji, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $414,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$414,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $497,000 the year before.
28% 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 | $408,000 | 22 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $497,000 | 23 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $414,000 | 25 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dwight Marilyn Conover 7007 Lake Shore Drive, Okoboji, IA 51355 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 580-4153 |
| What to submit | No standard form |
| Restrictions | The requests must be for religious, charitable, scientific testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes |
What Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 25 | $414,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SWCC Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Southern Prairie Family Fitness Center | General support | $45,000 |
| Unity Point Health | General support | $25,000 |
| Algona Community School Foundation | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Creston Activities Booster Club Inc | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| East Union Eagle Pride Booster Club | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Estherville Lincoln Centeral Patrons of the Arts | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Fort Dodge Comm School District Foundation | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Friends of Garrigan High School Inc | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Gehlen Catholic School | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Humboldt Music Booster Club Inc | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Lemars Community School Boosters | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Okoboji Community School Foundation | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Sioux Center Music Booster Inc | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Spencer Fine Arts Booster | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Spirit Lake Music Parents | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| St Edmond Catholic School | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Southwestern Ia Educational Dev Foundation | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation | Student engagement & activities | $12,000 |
| Greater Connections Childcare Dev Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Creston St Malachy School | Student engagement & activities | $6,000 |
| Mayflower Heritage Christian School | Student engagement & activities | $6,000 |
| Sioux Center Christian School | Student engagement & activities | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwight Conover
- Marilyn Conover
- Abby Conover
- Philip Conover
Questions people ask
Does Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation give?
$414,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dwight Conover (President/Director), Marilyn Conover (Director), Abby Conover (Secretary/Director) and Philip Conover (Vice President/Director).
What does Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.