Nishnabotna Valley Foundation
Accepts applications
Nishnabotna Valley Foundation is a private foundation in Harlan, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,750 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8,750
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$61,344
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4,500 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,500 | 9 | $66,914 |
| 2024 | $8,750 | 7 | $61,344 |
How to apply
| Contact | C O Nishnabotna Valley Rec 1317 Chatburn Ave, PO Box 714, Harlan, IA 51537 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 755-2166 |
| What to submit | Complete application form by typing or printing. Enclose your most recent academic transcript whether it is from a high school college university or trade school. Current college freshman-judges will screen and require more than one semester or quarter of grades. If this applies to you submit your high school transcript. Enclose a copy of your college entrance examination ACT and or SAT scoress. Enclose a letter of reference from a third party. Enclose a short essay on your understanding of how electric cooperatives benefit their communities. |
| Deadlines | 02 2024 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be a resident of one of the counties served by Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative i.e. Audubon Cass Crawford Harrison Pottawattamie or Shelby. Also be a dependent of the Nishnabotna Valley REC voting member. |
What Nishnabotna Valley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $4,750 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Defray tuition expense | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Defray tuition expense | $1,000 |
| Creighton University | Defray tuition expense | $1,000 |
| University of Iowa | Defray tuition expense | $1,000 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Defray tuition expense | $1,000 |
| Metro Community College | Defray tuition expense | $1,000 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Defray tuition expense | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Kara Meiners
Questions people ask
Does Nishnabotna Valley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 02 2024.
How much does Nishnabotna Valley Foundation give?
$8,750 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nishnabotna Valley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kara Meiners (Secretary-Treasurer).
What does Nishnabotna Valley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.