Howard County Experimental Association
Preselected recipients only
Howard County Experimental Association is a private foundation in Cresco, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$21,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$165,838
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25,200 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,200 | 8 | $163,402 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 10 | $165,838 |
How to apply
Howard County Experimental Association 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 Howard County Experimental Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 10 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Dollars for Scholars | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Howard County Soil & Water Conservation District | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Riceville Dollars for Scholars | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Howard County Agricultural Society | Education center | $2,500 |
| Turkey Valley Comm Sch Dist | Public school ag scholarship | $1,000 |
| Howard Cty Econ Devel | Youth leader training | $1,000 |
| Howard County 4H | Ag educ | $1,000 |
| Riceville Schools Ag | Ag tools, educ | $1,000 |
| How Winn CSD | Ag tools, educ | $1,000 |
| Cresco VFW Post 4561 | Ag program vets | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Marr
- Brent Bronner
- Matt Beran
- Dean Runde
- Richard Sovereign
- Greg Lichty
- Roger Kleve
Questions people ask
Does Howard County Experimental Association accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard County Experimental Association give?
$21,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Howard County Experimental Association?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Marr (President), Brent Bronner (Treasurer), Matt Beran (Secretary) and Dean Runde (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Howard County Experimental Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.