Kay M Anderson Foundation
Accepts applications
Kay M Anderson Foundation is a private foundation in Shenandoah, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,850 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $34,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$127,850
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$34,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,493 the year before.
63% 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 | $106,126 | 33 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $126,493 | 32 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $127,850 | 31 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brendon Bruns PO Box 307, Shenandoah, IA 51601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 246-2029, brendon@lbbiowa.com |
| What to submit | LI |
What Kay M Anderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 31 | $134,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Shenandoah Park | Grant | $34,500 |
| Our House CDC | Grant | $23,200 |
| Shenandoah Medical Center | Grant | $20,000 |
| Shenandoah Community Schools | Grant | $12,000 |
| Vision Shenandoah | Grant | $10,000 |
| Greater Shenandoah Foundation | Grant | $9,000 |
| Shenandoah Music Association | Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| American Legion Aux 88 | Grant | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- David R Lashier
- Marcia Johnson
- Dale Sandquist
- Darlene Howard
- Edi Shull
- Marlene Bashaw
Questions people ask
Does Kay M Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kay M Anderson Foundation give?
$127,850 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kay M Anderson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David R Lashier (Treasurer), Marcia Johnson (Director), Dale Sandquist (Director) and Darlene Howard (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kay M Anderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.