The Slappey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Slappey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,500. 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$11,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$244,226
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $10,000 | 18 | $210,117 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 23 | $256,608 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 24 | $244,226 |
How to apply
The Slappey Family 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 The Slappey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 23 | $10,850 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Academy for ScholasticPersonal | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Matthew 25 | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Prairiewoods | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Ecumenical Center | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Coe College | General purposes | $500 |
| Kids First Law Center | General purposes | $500 |
| Willis Dady Shelter | General Purposes | $500 |
| Orchestra Iowa | General Purposes | $500 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | General Purposes | $500 |
| Johnson County Foundation | General Purposes | $500 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | General Purposes | $350 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | General purposes | $250 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | General purposes | $250 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundat | General purposes | $250 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | General Purposes | $250 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | General Purposes | $250 |
| Brucemore | General Purposes | $250 |
| African American Museum | General Purposes | $250 |
| Lavender Legal | General Purposes | $250 |
| ACLU of Iowa | General Purposes | $250 |
| Central Furniture Rescue | General Purposes | $250 |
| Horizons | General Purposes | $250 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement | General Purposes | $250 |
| Dakota Wesleyan | General Purposes | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth G Slappey
- Nancy Lynk
- Dennis Redmond
- Maureen Gronstal
Questions people ask
Does The Slappey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Slappey Family Foundation give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Slappey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth G Slappey (Pres/Director), Nancy Lynk (Sec/Director), Dennis Redmond (Treas/Director) and Maureen Gronstal (Director).
What does The Slappey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.