Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oelwein, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $881,483 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$881,483
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $839,652 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $909,070 | 15 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $839,652 | 13 | $15.9 million |
| 2025 | $881,483 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundatio 805 7th Street SE, Oelwein, IA 50662 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 283-1056 |
| What to submit | We require a written application on our prescribed application form. Information to include: name of organization, project title,amount requested,project description, fiscal year of organization, other funding sources for project, organization's nonprofit status, current officers, current board of trustees, contact person and any additional pertinent information |
| Restrictions | Project needs to be in Northeast Iowa. |
What Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 13 | $881,483 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Community Promotion | $200,000 |
| MercyOne Foundation | Ambulance Fund | $150,000 |
| Oelwein Community School District | Wellness Center funding | $144,620 |
| Oelwein Dollars for Scholars | Scholarships | $110,000 |
| Williams Center Inc | Programming | $76,863 |
| Oelwein Youth Sports Foundation | Program funding | $75,000 |
| Individual | Enhancement of the facility | $45,000 |
| Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley | Charity | $20,000 |
| City of Oelwein | Community bike trail extension | $17,000 |
| Herbert Hoover Library | Uncommon student scholarship | $15,000 |
| Individual | Operational Funds | $15,000 |
| Iowa American Legion Foundation | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Oelwein Area Historical Society | Colosseum repairs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Tousely
- Mike VanDenHul
- Alan Jamison
- Maureen Nolan
- Travis Bushaw
- Charlotte DeHaven
- Todd Bradley
Questions people ask
Does Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation give?
$881,483 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Tousely (Director), Mike VanDenHul (Director), Alan Jamison (Vice President) and Maureen Nolan (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.