Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Carroll, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,400 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,400
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6,800
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,387 the year before.
87% 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 | $56,562 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $62,387 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $67,400 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michel Nelson 510 Highway 30 West, Carroll, IA 51401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 792-9772 |
| What to submit | There is a written application form. Information to be included is a brief summary of the organization's history, the organization's mission and goals, a brief description of the organization's current programs and activities, any relationship with other organizations working similar missions, the number of board members, full-time paid staff, part-time paid staff and volunteers, a description of the overall goals of the organization for the funding period, objectives or ways in which the organization will meet the goals, activities and who will carry out these activities, the time frame in which this will take place, how the proposed activities will benefit the community in which they will occur, long term funding strategies of the organization, and a description of how the proposal meets the Trust's geographical requirements (benefiting the residents of Carroll and Sac Counties in the State of Iowa). The application must include the most recent financial statement from the most recen |
| Deadlines | The first Wednesday in July |
| Restrictions | Distributions will only be made for charitable purposes in Carroll and Sac Counties, Iowa |
What Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 15 | $67,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Wall Lake IA | Computers for library, meals on wheels & equipment for fire department | $6,800 |
| City of Odebolt IA | Library HVAC | $5,000 |
| Breda Day Care Center Inc | Center updates | $5,000 |
| Carroll Are Child Care | Curriculum | $5,000 |
| City of Schaller IA | Security cameras | $5,000 |
| City of Early Iowa | Chair lift for library | $5,000 |
| Sac Community Center | Generator for community center | $5,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Child care center program | $5,000 |
| City of Lanesboro Iowa | Restroom | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Iowa Historical Society | Hvac | $5,000 |
| City of Lytton Iowa | Book deposit for library | $4,000 |
| Lake View Foundation | Outdoor instruments & windows for Legion hall | $3,961 |
| Manning Fire Rescue | Fire hose nozzles | $3,000 |
| City of Lake View Iowa | Public pier repair | $2,500 |
| Sac County ISU Extensuon Office | Early achievers 4H playground | $2,139 |
Officers and trustees
- Iowa Savings Bank
Questions people ask
Does Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The first Wednesday in July.
How much does Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation give?
$67,400 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Iowa Savings Bank (Trustee).
What does Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.