Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $337,300 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$337,300
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $281,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $307,860 | 19 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $281,500 | 15 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $337,300 | 16 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic 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 Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $322,300 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri School of Med | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| At Still University of Health Sciences | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Wetzel Foundation | Support of charitbale | $44,300 |
| Mineral Area College | Scholarships | $38,000 |
| NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine | Support of charitable | $15,000 |
| Monarch Family Resource Center | Support of charitable | $6,000 |
| Mineral Area Ministerial Alliance | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| Farmington Ministerial Alliance | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry | Support of charitbale | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Food Pantry | Support of charitbale | $5,000 |
| Elvins Food Pantry | Support of charitbale | $5,000 |
| Bismarck Church of God - Food Pantry | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| UMKC School of Dentistry | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| Washington University St Louis | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| Shared Blessings Inc | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| Semo Family Violence Council Inc | Support of charitable | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Dwayne Damba
- Dr Victoria Damba
- Dr Marianne Klemm
- Dr Scott Vanness
- Mr James Eaton III
- Dr Stephen Forsythe
- Dr Tom Berkbialer
Questions people ask
Does Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation give?
$337,300 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Dwayne Damba (Secretary), Dr Victoria Damba (Board Member), Dr Marianne Klemm (Vice President) and Dr Scott Vanness (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ia Mineral Area Osteopathic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.