Ohnward Foundation
Accepts applications
Ohnward Foundation is a private foundation in Maquoketa, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,525 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$139,525
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,000 the year before.
54% 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 | $51,032 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $139,525 | 13 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kendra Beck 107 East Quarry, Maquoketa, IA 52060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 652-2491 |
| What to submit | No standard form |
| Restrictions | Grants/donations are restricted to market area |
What Ohnward Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 13 | $139,525 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Mississippi Valley | General support | $50,000 |
| Springbrook Histroical Golf Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Grown Clinton | General support | $16,000 |
| Friends of Jackson County Conservation | General support | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque | Great give day platinum/forever fund sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Innovate 120 Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Dewitt Theater Company | General support | $6,000 |
| Clinton High School Booster Club | General support: river king & queen athletic booster club | $5,000 |
| Ohnward Fine Arts Center | General support- attn: rich hall | $5,000 |
| Paul B Sharar Foundation | Student/scholarship support | $3,000 |
| Camp Courageous | Camper t-shirt sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Maquoketa Arts Experience LTD | Annual fundraising campaign | $2,500 |
| Bell Tower Theater | General support | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan R Tubbs
- Kendra Beck
- Jeremy Blair
- Glenn Bartelt
Questions people ask
Does Ohnward Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ohnward Foundation give?
$139,525 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Ohnward Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan R Tubbs (Director), Kendra Beck (Director), Jeremy Blair (Director) and Glenn Bartelt (Director).
What does Ohnward Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.