Gartner Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gartner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $624,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $52,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$624,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $568,800 the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $568,800 | 33 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $624,000 | 33 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gartner Family Foundation 100 Market Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 279-6155 |
| What to submit | Applications should contain all necessary information concerning the purpose the grant, loan, etc., including where the applicant can be contacted, and proof of 501 (c)(3) public charity status. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be made to 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations. |
What Gartner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 27 | $489,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $102,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Development of service dogs | $52,500 |
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Development of service dogs | $50,000 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | General fund pledge | $50,000 |
| Gray's Lake Park Playground and Sprayground Fund | Fund to replace playground equipment and addition of new sprayground at gray's lake park | $50,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Youth and Shelter Services | Fund to provide support for youth and their families | $50,000 |
| Alliance for A Better Iowa Education Fund | General fund | $25,000 |
| Blank Park Zoo | General fund | $25,000 |
| Des Moines University | Support education of medical students | $25,000 |
| Iowa Freedom of Information Council | Support of open records and information | $25,000 |
| Iowa Freedom of Information Council | Support of open records and information | $25,000 |
| Scattergood Friends School | General fund | $25,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | General fund | $20,000 |
| Drake University | Robert d & billie ray center | $20,000 |
| Center at Sixth | Fund to construct a new mixed-use project of commercial space in addition to live/work units specifically designed to meet the needs of culturally diverse entrepreneurs. | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Community essential needs | $15,000 |
| Carleton College Alumni Annual Fund | General fund to help provide an immersive and supportive learning environment | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council-Dmarc | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Drake Bulldog Club | General fund | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Internship endowment | $10,000 |
| Freedom Forum Institute | Support education about and engagement in first amendment rights for all | $10,000 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | Support of mind and spirit counseling services | $10,000 |
| New York City Center | Support of the artists, education and community engagement programs | $7,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa | To support public eduction re the rights of everyone in iowa | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Support of homeless families in iowa | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Outer Banks Community Foundation | Nolan memorial scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Scattergood Friends School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Support for iowa public radio | $4,000 |
| Friends of Iowa PBS | Support for iowa public broadcast system | $2,500 |
| Living History Farms | General support for the historical farms and programs | $1,000 |
| Village Preservation Foundation | Architectural heritage and cultural history preservation | $1,000 |
| Simpson College | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G Gartner
- Barbara M Gartner
- Michael C Gartner
- River M Gartner
- Michelle Gartner
Questions people ask
Does Gartner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gartner Family Foundation give?
$624,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gartner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael G Gartner (Treasurer), Barbara M Gartner (Secretary), Michael C Gartner (President) and River M Gartner (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gartner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.