Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation is a private foundation in Ames, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,300 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $650 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,300
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$650
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$727,706
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,350 the year before.
56% 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 | $30,710 | 32 | $549,471 |
| 2024 | $24,350 | 17 | $650,203 |
| 2025 | $25,300 | 25 | $727,706 |
How to apply
Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 9 | $10,900 |
| Colorado | 6 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $2,250 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Carlisle Parks | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Rockies | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Food at First | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Community PTO | Charitable | $900 |
| Climate Generation | Charitable | $750 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Charitable | $650 |
| Animal Humane Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Boone Area Human Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Charitable | $500 |
| Farm Rescue | Charitable | $500 |
| Oswit Land Trust | Charitable | $500 |
| YMCA of Metro Denver | Charitable | $500 |
| Scenic Valley Chapter National Wild Turkey Foundation | Charitable | $400 |
| Stanhope Public Library | Charitable | $400 |
| Knights of Columbus Boone | Charitable | $300 |
| Imagination Library of Denver | Charitable | $260 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies | Charitable | $240 |
| Boykin Spaniel Foundation | Charitable | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Dalene Dahl Dabb
- Lisa Ann Dahl
- Roberta Lynn Dahl Dietrick
- Vincent Dahl
Questions people ask
Does Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation give?
$25,300 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $650.
Who runs Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dalene Dahl Dabb (Trustee), Lisa Ann Dahl (Trustee), Roberta Lynn Dahl Dietrick (Trustee) and Vincent Dahl (Trustee).
What does Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and education.