Henry Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Henry Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dubuque, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $22,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$155,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$22,200
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $186,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,500 | 37 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $186,000 | 46 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 44 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas M Henry 195 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003-7244 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 556-7389 |
| What to submit | Applications should be a letter explaining the need and use of the requested donation plus proof of 501(c)(3) status. |
What Henry Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 24 | $88,800 |
| Florida | 11 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $22,200 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise | General operating fund | $22,200 |
| Winterset Volunteer Fire Dept | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Ascension Catholic Church Food Pant | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Can Play | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Rescue Mission | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Grand Opera House | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Iowa Bicycle Coalition | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Iowa Pga Foundation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Joppa Homeless Outreach | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| River Bend Food Bank | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation (Engineering Excellence) | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Waukee Area Christian Services | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Winterset Girls Fastpitch Inc | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Des Moines | General operating funds | $4,500 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | General operating fund | $4,200 |
| Seniors First Inc | General operating fund | $3,500 |
| Harbor House of Central Florida | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Dubuque Chorale | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Enzian Theater | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Family Tree | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Michael Henter Foundation | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Orlando Ballet | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Women's Center Guild | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Youth Entity (Computer for Kids) | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundat | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Children's Cancer Connection | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Dress for Success | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Little Wish Foundation | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Waukee Community Schools Foundation | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Carnegie Stout Library Foundation | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Convivium Urban Farmstead | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Foundation for Dubuque Public Schoo | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Lake Highland Preparatory School | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas M Henry
- David W Henry
- Bradley Henry
- Wendy A Henry
- Sandra Henry
Questions people ask
Does Henry Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Henry Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Henry Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas M Henry (President/ T), David W Henry (Vice Preside), Bradley Henry (Vice Preside) and Wendy A Henry (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Henry Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.