Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dubuque, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,300 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $58,000. 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$155,300
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,250 the year before.
19% 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 | $157,900 | 53 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $144,250 | 51 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $155,300 | 47 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Helen Ertl Family 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 Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 32 | $139,400 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $6,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,400 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beckman Catholic High School | Provide support | $58,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | Provide support | $31,000 |
| Mercyone Dyersville | Provide support | $15,000 |
| St Francis Xavier School | Fund private education | $5,000 |
| Eohsj Northern Lieutenancy | Provide support | $3,400 |
| GMHC Resource Center | Provide support | $3,000 |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | Provide support | $2,500 |
| Rural Iowa Community Food Pantry | Provide support | $2,500 |
| Clarity Clinic | Provide support | $2,400 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Monument Health Foundation | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of the Black Hills | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Dyersville Fire Department | Provide support | $1,500 |
| Focus | Provide support | $1,500 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Provide support | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Farley Fire Department | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Guttenberg Fire Department | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Hills and Dales | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Western SD | Provide support | $1,000 |
| National Mississippi River Museum | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Opening Doors | Provide support | $1,000 |
| St Raphael Catholic Church - Florida | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Area Residential Care | Provide support | $500 |
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | Provide support | $500 |
| Catholic Worker House | Provide support | $500 |
| Divine Word College | Provide support | $500 |
| Earlville Fire Department | Provide support | $500 |
| Emmaus Pastorate | Provide support | $500 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | Provide support | $500 |
| Friends of Arizona PBS | Provide support | $500 |
| Manchester Fire Department | Provide support | $500 |
| Monticello Fire Department | Provide support | $500 |
| New Vienna Fire Department | Provide support | $500 |
| Our Catholic Appeal 2025 | Provide support | $500 |
| Sisters of the Presentation | Provide support | $500 |
| St Elizabeth Pastorate | Provide support | $500 |
| St Elizabeth Seton Elementary School | Provide support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Ertl
- Helen Ertl
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation give?
$155,300 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Ertl (Director) and Helen Ertl (Director).
What does Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.