James W and Ella B Forster Trust
Accepts applications
James W and Ella B Forster Trust is a private foundation in Rock Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $358,030 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $183,685. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$358,030
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$183,685
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $317,530 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 | $317,530 | 5 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $358,030 | 7 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frontier Bank 301 1st Avenue, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 472-2537 |
| What to submit | Applications may be obtained at frontier bank. |
| Deadlines | Annually on september 30 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | $358,030 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital | Facility expansion | $183,685 |
| Rock Rapids Area Development Fdn | Economic development | $70,345 |
| Atlas of Lyon County | Expand thrift store/outreach | $36,000 |
| Ransom Church | Church flood repair | $30,000 |
| Individual | Rec center construction | $22,500 |
| Rock Rapids Mural Society | Murals | $8,000 |
| Individual | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- George Schneidermann
- Kandi Koll
- Bruce Jennings
Questions people ask
Does James W and Ella B Forster Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually on september 30.
How much does James W and Ella B Forster Trust give?
$358,030 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs James W and Ella B Forster Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists George Schneidermann (Trustee), Kandi Koll (Trustee) and Bruce Jennings (Trustee).