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The Lampe Trust

Accepts applications Kensett, Iowa · EIN 421327514

The Lampe Trust is a private foundation in Kensett, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $32,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$32,5007$5,230
2024$22,5002$4,173

How to apply

ContactDennis J Wadle
62335 110th Street, Fonda, IA 50540
Phone or email(712) 288-6254
What to submitWritten application stating name & address of charitable activity, purpose & copy of supporting document showing internal revenue service recognition of tax-exempt staus & name & telephone number of person to contact.
DeadlinesFirst friday of august in each year, which is the date of the annual meeting of this private foundat
RestrictionsThe criteria for and amounts of the grants are not specifically defined.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lampe Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa2$22,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Newell Community Foundation
Newell, IA
General support$12,500
City of Fonda
Fonda, IA
General support$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lampe Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: First friday of august in each year, which is the date of the annual meeting of this private foundat.

How much does The Lampe Trust give?

$22,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.

Who runs The Lampe Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Dennis J Wadle (President), Gene L Wadle (V President) and Jacki A Backhaus (Secretary/Tr).

What does The Lampe Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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