Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation
Accepts applications
Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation is a private foundation in Sac City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,750 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$92,750
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $94,250 the year before.
17% 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 | $87,750 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $94,250 | 22 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $92,750 | 24 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven Spotts Iowa State Bank, Sac City, IA 50583 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 662-4721 |
| What to submit | In writing, with a brief explanation as to the educational need |
| Restrictions | Must be to charitable, religious, literary, educational or other worthy institutions or organiations |
What Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 22 | $76,750 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Charitable | $11,000 |
| New Hope Village Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| All Strings Attached | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Iowa Public Television | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community of Concern Food Pantry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Coon Rapids Bayard Food Pantry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sac County Food Pantry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sac Community Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Coon Rapids Public Library | Charitable | $3,000 |
| East Sac County Music Boosters | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grinnell College | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Iowa Arboretum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Main Street Coon Rapids | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Breda Day Care Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Carroll Area Child Care Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lake City Daycare | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lil Wildcat Education Center Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kids World Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| GLBT Youth in Iowa Schools Task Force | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Lee
- Zachary Lee
- Wayne Floerchinger
- Steven Spotts
Questions people ask
Does Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation give?
$92,750 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Lee (President), Zachary Lee (Secretary), Wayne Floerchinger (Vice President) and Steven Spotts (Treasurer).
What does Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and education.