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Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa?

Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 421184999

14 private foundations reported grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa totaling $346,531 across 14 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Fred Maytag Family Foundation, with $301,137.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

All 14 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
California · 2024 · accepts applications
2024 grant awards - general support1$301,137
Athene Charitable Foundation
Iowa · 2024 · accepts applications
Civic & Community1$20,000
EMC Insurance Foundation
Iowa · 2025 · accepts applications
For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization1$7,500
Ita Group Foundation
Iowa · 2025
General fund1$5,000
The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
Iowa · 2025 · accepts applications
Funding for mentoring programs1$2,500
Safelite Foundation
Ohio · 2024 · accepts applications
Help org serve charity1$2,500
William C Knapp Charitable Fdn
Iowa · 2024
General operating budget1$2,500
South Story Bank Charitable Foundation
Iowa · 2025 · accepts applications
General Operations1$2,500
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation
Iowa · 2025
General operations1$1,000
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation
Iowa · 2024
G2 donations1$1,000
The Allstate Foundation
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
Employee helping hands1$500
Schneider National Foundation Inc
Wisconsin · 2024 · accepts applications
Donation1$250
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$119
The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation
Iowa · 2025
Program support1$25

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa?

Fred Maytag Family Foundation, Athene Charitable Foundation, EMC Insurance Foundation, Ita Group Foundation and The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc, and 9 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa get from foundations?

$346,531 in 14 reported grants from 14 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Fred Maytag Family Foundation, Athene Charitable Foundation, EMC Insurance Foundation, The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc and Safelite Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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