Look to the Stars Cancer Foundation
Accepts applications
Look to the Stars Cancer Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$53,111
Giving in 2025 was down from $31,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,250 | 25 | $23,902 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 31 | $42,055 |
| 2025 | $29,000 | 29 | $53,111 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Randy Housholder 102 Plank St, Pulaski, IA 52584 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 664-1997 |
| What to submit | Diagnosis of cancer is the only requirement |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 29 | $29,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
| Individual | To assist w/expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randy Housholder
- Philip Gaffney
- Sandra Gaffney
- Teresa Marlow
Questions people ask
Does Look to the Stars Cancer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Look to the Stars Cancer Foundation give?
$29,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Look to the Stars Cancer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randy Housholder (President), Philip Gaffney (Vice President), Sandra Gaffney (Secretary) and Teresa Marlow (Treasurer).