Greenstate Foundation
Accepts applications
Greenstate Foundation is a private foundation in North Liberty, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $702,500 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$702,500
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$542,650
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
84% 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 | $1.4 million | 210 | $154,547 |
| 2024 | $702,500 | 62 | $542,650 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tara Wachendorf PO Box 800, North Liberty, IA 52317 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 248-5865 |
| What to submit | Greenstate foundation application- 501(c)(3)- the individual submitting an application should disclose the following information: organization name, tax id, address, organization website, mission statement, organizations primary contact/leadership information, name of program/project title, type of support, program area, grant amount requested, total program/project budget, program/project start date, end date. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions at this time. Greenstate foundation does have an outcome report so after the end of any program or project funded, the funded organization must complete that requirement to be considered for future grants. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Greenstate Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 59 | $810,833 |
| Illinois | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar rapids public library - westside branch | $75,000 |
| Christian Community Development DBA House of Hope | 100 in 24 of cedar rapids | $75,000 |
| Multicultural Family Center | Incubate bipoc business accelerator | $50,000 |
| American's for Independent Living | Extending hope capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Youth Shelter Care of NC Iowa Inc | Gym/rec room addition | $30,000 |
| Children & Families of Iowa (Cfi) | General operation youth food delivery | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Irc iowa's economic empowerment & intensive employment readiness program | $25,000 |
| Job Rides Inc | Job rides service continuation of services in des moines | $25,000 |
| Think Big Corporation | Think big minority business accelerator | $25,000 |
| West Suburban Community Pantry | A bridge to vital resources | $25,000 |
| 100 in 24 of Cedar Rapids | Transitional housing program | $25,000 |
| 360 Youth Services | Extending hope capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Anawim Housing | Americans for independent living | $25,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Americans for independent living | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County | General support | $25,000 |
| Table to Table | Member-directed foundation grant | $17,500 |
| Hope Ministries | General support | $16,667 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | General support | $16,666 |
| Hand-In-Hand | Building brighter futures | $15,000 |
| Meals From the Heartland | 2024 annual hunger fight | $15,000 |
| Living Lands and Waters | Big river restoration 2024 | $15,000 |
| Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center Inc | Community engagement: an essential component of well-being in older african american adults. | $15,000 |
| One Economy | Economic empowerment | $15,000 |
| Proteus Inc | Financial empowerment for farm & meat processing workers | $15,000 |
| The Fountain of Youth Program | Member-directed foundation grant | $12,500 |
| Embarc | Financial empowerment navigator program | $10,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Kids on course | $10,000 |
| Trinity Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Down-payment assistance grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tara Wachendorf
- Lynsey Engels
- Frank Lona
- Robin Boudreau
- Jill Baker
- Jasmine Almoaayed
- Kingsley Botchway
- Jordan Montgomery
Questions people ask
Does Greenstate Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Greenstate Foundation give?
$702,500 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Greenstate Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tara Wachendorf (President), Lynsey Engels (Chair), Frank Lona (Vice-Chair) and Robin Boudreau (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Greenstate Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and housing and homelessness.