Ita Group Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ita Group Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,015 in 114 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $115,315. 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$381,015
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$115,315
- Assets$868,872
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $296,235 the year before.
45% of its 2025 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 | $323,700 | 94 | $830,416 |
| 2024 | $296,235 | 93 | $774,052 |
| 2025 | $381,015 | 114 | $868,872 |
How to apply
Ita Group 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 Ita Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Iowa. It also paid $200 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 65 | $222,015 |
| Georgia | 10 | $67,500 |
| California | 8 | $37,500 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $25,000 |
| New York | 5 | $11,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,300 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Iowa | General fund | $115,315 |
| The Home Depot Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco | General fund | $15,000 |
| Childserve | General fund | $12,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Atlanta | General fund | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | General fund | $10,000 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design | General fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | General fund | $7,500 |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | General fund | $5,000 |
| Bravo Greater Des Moines | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ryse Youth Emergency Care Fund | General fund | $4,500 |
| Pollen Initiative | General fund | $4,000 |
| Ellipsis | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Children's Trust of Massachusetts | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New England Region | General fund | $4,000 |
| Principal Charity Classic | General fund | $4,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General fund | $3,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Iowa | General fund | $3,500 |
| Marketing Research Education Foundation | General fund | $3,500 |
| Tech Goes Home | General fund | $3,500 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | General fund | $3,000 |
| Sweat Makes Cents (SMC) | General fund | $3,000 |
| Red Cross | General fund | $3,000 |
| Above Beyond Cancer | General fund | $2,500 |
| Michigan State University | General fund | $2,500 |
| Raising Readers in the Heartland | General fund | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Ballet | General fund | $2,500 |
| Love for Red Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $2,500 |
| Wesley Community Services (Wesleylife) | General fund | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General fund | $2,500 |
| YWCA Boston | General fund | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa | General fund | $2,200 |
| Make-A-Wish - Georgia | General fund | $2,000 |
| KAT6 Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Can Play | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General fund | $2,000 |
| Dorothy's House | General fund | $2,000 |
| Meals From the Heartland | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Vander Waal
- Melissa Hofmann
- Tim Heaston
Questions people ask
Does Ita Group Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ita Group Foundation give?
$381,015 in tax year 2025, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ita Group Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Vander Waal (President), Melissa Hofmann (Secretary) and Tim Heaston (Treasurer).
What does Ita Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and food and hunger.