Underwood Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Underwood Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ames, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $755,847 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $390,750. 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$755,847
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$390,750
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $691,656 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $740,000 | 58 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $691,656 | 51 | $15.8 million |
| 2025 | $755,847 | 53 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
Underwood 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 Underwood Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 29 | $596,200 |
| Minnesota | 9 | $41,900 |
| Washington | 4 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $21,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,247 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $3,300 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Operational | $390,750 |
| Ascention Luthern Church | Operational | $56,450 |
| Yss | Operational | $25,000 |
| Ames Christian School | Operational | $16,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Operational | $16,000 |
| Alphaomnicron Pi Foundaiton | Operational | $15,500 |
| Calvary E Free Church | Operational | $15,000 |
| The Bridge Home | Operational | $15,000 |
| Western Washington Univ Foundation | Operational | $15,000 |
| Kids Accross America Foundation | Operational | $11,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinic | Operational | $11,000 |
| Ferndale Community Services Coopera | Operational | $10,000 |
| Food at First | Operational | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Operational | $10,000 |
| Mid-Iowa Community Action Inc | Operational | $10,000 |
| Whatcom Land Trust | Operational | $10,000 |
| Walker Area Food Shelf | Operational | $10,000 |
| Mission to North America | Operational | $8,547 |
| Kanakuk Ministries | Operational | $6,500 |
| Matthew 25 House | Operational | $6,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Operational | $5,500 |
| Walker Area Community Center | Operational | $5,500 |
| Ferndale Heritage Society | Opertational | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Iowa Fire Association | Operational | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Lutheran Church | Operational | $5,000 |
| NGHC Inc | Operational | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Education Foundation | Operational | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts 157 | Operational | $3,300 |
| Cass County Historical Society | Operational | $3,300 |
| Sublette County Historical Society | Operational | $3,300 |
| Gilbert Community Historical Societ | Operational | $3,000 |
| Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of AME | Operational | $3,000 |
| Raising Readers | Operational | $3,000 |
| Nishna Valley Family YMCA | Operational | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operational | $2,700 |
| Tke Eductional Foundation | Operational | $2,500 |
| The Navigators | Operational | $2,400 |
| Access | Operational | $2,200 |
| Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance | Operational | $2,200 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Operational | $2,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger Underwood
- Connie Underwood
- William Underwood
- Andrew Underwood
- Dr Nina Whitney
- Chloe Underwood
Questions people ask
Does Underwood Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Underwood Family Foundation give?
$755,847 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Underwood Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger Underwood (Director), Connie Underwood (Director), William Underwood (Director) and Andrew Underwood (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Underwood Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.