Molony Foundation
Accepts applications
Molony Foundation is a private foundation in Bernard, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,631 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $37,720. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$162,631
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$37,720
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,900 the year before.
44% 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 | $104,223 | 25 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $159,900 | 26 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $162,631 | 30 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anastasia Molony-Klimek 15343 Higginsport Rd, Bernard, IA 52032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 508-0350, molonyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Obtain application forms via email for additional information |
| Deadlines | March 31st of each year |
| Restrictions | 1) nursing/health care scholarships were established to support local individuals interested in pursuing a career in health care. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. 2) scholarships are available to 4-H club members in dubuque county, Iowa who are seniors in high school and plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university following graduation. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. |
What Molony Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 27 | $151,131 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resources Unite | General operating support | $37,720 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | General operating support | $12,919 |
| Latino Empowerment and Development | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Presentation Lantern | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Research for the Kids | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Pastorate | General operating support | $9,167 |
| Convivium Urban Farmstead | General operating support | $5,200 |
| Centrally Rooted Mission Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Maquoketa Community Cupboard Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Hispanic outreach ministry of evangelization | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending harper college | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending university of wisconsin-stevens point | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending university of iowa | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending southeastern oklahoma state university | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending university of iowa | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending university of northern iowa | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending university of iowa | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending iowa state university | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending illinois central college | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending iowa state university | $2,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending university of wisconsin-stevens point | $2,500 |
| The Iowa Newspaper Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Dubuque Rescue Mission | General operating support | $1,500 |
| New Melleray Abbey Monastery | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship for attending northeast iowa community college | $1,250 |
| Seton Catholic School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| City of Dyersville Iowa | General operating support | $875 |
Officers and trustees
- Anastasia Molony-Klimek
- David Klimek
- Jeffrey S Billings
Questions people ask
Does Molony Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31st of each year.
How much does Molony Foundation give?
$162,631 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Molony Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anastasia Molony-Klimek (President/Treasurer/Director), David Klimek (Vice-President/Director) and Jeffrey S Billings (Secretary/Director).
What does Molony Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.