Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $798,697. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$798,697
- Assets$28.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
38% 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 | $1.3 million | 11 | $26.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 8 | $27.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 10 | $28.2 million |
How to apply
Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 10 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilton Community Schools | Voag facility support | $798,697 |
| Camp Bear Creek | General operating support | $195,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Scholarships | $175,000 |
| Cedar County Fair Association | Support for ag building campaign | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Muscatine county fair charitable fund support | $25,000 |
| Young Life | Wilton/durant location support | $20,000 |
| Wilton Daycare | General operating support | $15,000 |
| City of Wilton | Wilton police department - shop with a cop support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Energy bill relief | $4,236 |
| Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church | Christian day camp support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis M Henning
- Mark R Gillett
- Eric J Thomsen
- Barbara T Soenksen
- Dwight Glenney
- Denise Austin
Questions people ask
Does Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis M Henning (President (Part-Year)), Mark R Gillett (Vice-President), Eric J Thomsen (Treasurer) and Barbara T Soenksen (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.