First Security Foundation
Accepts applications
First Security Foundation is a private foundation in Charles City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$101,876
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $113,000 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 | $70,500 | 5 | $257,429 |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 11 | $157,864 |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 7 | $101,876 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Herbrechtsmeyer 809 Clark Street, Charles City, IA 50616 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 228-2343 |
| What to submit | Application / charitable donation request form may be obtained from richard herbrechtsmeyer during regular business hours |
| Restrictions | Charitable organizations serving the following Iowa communities only: aredale, charles city, dumont, hampton, ionia, manly, marble rock, nora springs, riceville, rockford, rockwell, rudd, thornton |
What First Security Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Rockwell American Legion | General fund | $15,000 |
| Bristow Fire Department | General fund | $10,000 |
| Revitalize Dumont | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rudd Community Betterment | General fund | $10,000 |
| National 19th Amendment Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| Riceville Family Care | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald K Noah
- J Richard Herbrechtsmeyer
- Brad Miller
- Hannah Chambers
- Boyd Campbell
- Robert D Noble
Questions people ask
Does First Security Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does First Security Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs First Security Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald K Noah (President), J Richard Herbrechtsmeyer (Vice President, Director), Brad Miller (Treasurer, Director) and Hannah Chambers (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does First Security Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.