New Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
New Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $294,088 in 264 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,960. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$294,088
- Number of grants264
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,960
- Assets$5,826
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $246,295 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $222,424 | 205 | $6,894 |
| 2023 | $246,295 | 230 | $8,133 |
| 2024 | $294,088 | 264 | $5,826 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary Moritz Co New Cooperative Inc PO Box 818, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 955-2040 |
| What to submit | In an essay format, scholarship recipients are selected based on criteria pertaining to their leadership activities, community and school involvement, scholastics, and their desire to pursue a career in the agriculture industry. Grade transcripts and letters of recommendation are attached to applications. |
| Deadlines | This is an annual event with a deadline of mid-march for all applicants. |
| Restrictions | To be eligible for the foundation's scholarship, the applicant must be a full-time college student pursuing a degree and career in the agriculture industry. They must maintain a 2.0 gpa for the year the scholarship is awarded. The applicants must be a dependent of a new cooperative member or full time employee, or be a new cooperative member themselves. The scholarship amount is $2,000 and is awarded to the recipients in two payments; after completing their fall semester and another after completing their spring semester. The scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. |
What New Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 260 | $292,088 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isu Extension & Outreach Woodbury County | 4h member dues program | $5,960 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Webster County | 4h member dues program | $5,440 |
| Farragut Admiral Trail | Donations & grants | $5,000 |
| Hancock County Economic Development | Donations & grants | $5,000 |
| Newarkcolfax Township Fireboard | Fire & emergency rescue services | $5,000 |
| Otho Fire & Rescue | Fire & emergency rescue services | $5,000 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Plymouth County | 4h member dues program | $4,880 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Sac County | 4h member dues program | $4,480 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Page County | 4h member dues program | $4,140 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Cerro Gordo County | 4h member dues program | $4,100 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Kossuth County | Donations & grants | $4,100 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Hamilton County | 4h member dues program | $3,760 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Hancock County | 4h member dues program | $3,760 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Clay County | 4h member dues program | $3,700 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Greene County | 4h member dues program | $3,640 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Franklin County | 4h member dues program | $3,380 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Cass County | 4h member dues program | $3,340 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Carroll County | 4h member dues program | $3,260 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Decatur County | 4h member dues program | $3,040 |
| Humboldt Community School District | School donations | $3,000 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Union County | 4h member dues program | $2,720 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Adair County | 4h member dues program | $2,680 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Dickinson County | 4h member dues program | $2,660 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Warren County | 4h member dues program | $2,660 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Palo Alto County | 4h member dues program | $2,640 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Humboldt County | 4h member dues program | $2,580 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Calhoun County | 4h member dues program | $2,520 |
| Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Moville Medical Clinic | Donations & grants | $2,500 |
| North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom | School donations | $2,500 |
| Okoboji FFA | Donations & grants | $2,500 |
| Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center | Donations & grants | $2,500 |
| Pomeroy Fire Department | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Russell Volunteer Fire Department | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Shenandoah Fire Department | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Trinity Foundation | Donations & grants | $2,500 |
| Webster County K-9 Unit | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Whittemore Fire Department | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Whittemore Fire Department | Fire & emergency rescue services | $2,500 |
| Isu Extension & Outreach Emmet County | 4h member dues program | $2,480 |
Officers and trustees
- Nick Kerr
- Barry Anderson
- Bob Grandgeorge
- Greg Guenther
- Nate Pierschbacher
- Gary Moritz
Questions people ask
Does New Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: This is an annual event with a deadline of mid-march for all applicants.
How much does New Charitable Foundation give?
$294,088 in tax year 2024, across 264 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs New Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nick Kerr (Chariman), Barry Anderson (Director), Bob Grandgeorge (Director) and Greg Guenther (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does New Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.