Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Independence, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,111 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $11,011 and the largest $14,682. 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$120,111
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$11,011
- Largest grant$14,682
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $126,654 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,462 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $126,654 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $120,111 | 10 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust 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 Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 9 | $109,100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $11,011 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Area Dollar for Schola | Contribution to scholar fund | $14,682 |
| Jesup Dollars for Scholars | Contribution to scholar fund | $14,682 |
| East Buchanan Funds for the Future | Contribution to general fund | $14,681 |
| Buchanan County Historical Society | Contribution to general fund | $11,011 |
| Buchanan County Tourism Bureau | Contribution to general fund | $11,011 |
| Independence Public Library Foundat | Contribution to general funds | $11,011 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Contribution to general fund | $11,011 |
| Individual | Contribution to general fund | $11,011 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Contribution to general fund | $11,011 |
| Buchanan County Health Trust Inc | Contribution to equip in lt care cen | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bankiowa
- Roger Main
Questions people ask
Does Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust give?
$120,111 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $11,011.
Who runs Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bankiowa (Trust Office) and Roger Main (Trustee).
What does Margaret L Prahm Kephart Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.