Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN
Accepts applications
Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN is a private foundation in Urbandale, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$937,058
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $16,500 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,500 | 8 | $839,308 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 11 | $919,417 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 14 | $937,058 |
How to apply
| Contact | James E van Werden PO Box 99 1009 Main St, Adel, IA 50003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 697-4300 |
| What to submit | Students may submit an essay describing and/or giving examples of their a) character, b) intelligence, and c) desire to finish higher education. Students must sumbit high school and college transcripts. They must also submit an application annually, including a financial statement of the applicant's parents, if they are a dependent, and 3 years tax returns of parent & student. |
| Deadlines | Submit before april 30 |
| Restrictions | Must be a graduate of adel-minburn-desoto high school Iowa, and desire to attend a college or university. Students must provide proof of fulltime status and grade point average for fall term (2.0 and 2.75 for loans and scholarships, respectively), prior to receiving second half of loan/scholarship |
What Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 14 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Bryte | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Matthew Dufoe | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Gabriel Heitz | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Riley Keller | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Callie Moyer | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Kylie Ozbun | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Cameron Smith | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Natalie Smith | College expenses | $2,000 |
| Jordan Chapman | College expenses | $1,500 |
| Sylvia Jerden | College expenses | $1,500 |
| Josilyn Dufoe | College expenses | $1,000 |
| Ella Jorgensen | College expenses | $1,000 |
| Erikah Maness | College expenses | $1,000 |
| Kylie van | College expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James E van Werden
- Iowa State Bank
Questions people ask
Does Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submit before april 30.
How much does Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN give?
$23,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN?
Its 2024 filing lists James E van Werden (Co Trustee) and Iowa State Bank (Co Trustee).
What does Harland and Genevieve Emerson FDTN fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.