THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds significant capital projects and operational support for educational institutions and charitable organizations, including major grants to Iowa colleges and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa in North Liberty, Iowa.
THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION has 26 grants on file funding 11 organizations. Giving increased from $5,172,500 in 2024 to $6,853,500 in 2025. Reported assets: $64,029,695.
Total Assets
$64,029,695
Grants (Last Year)
$6,853,500
Total Grants on File
26
Recipients Funded
11
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,853,500 | 9 | $761,500 |
| 2024 | $5,172,500 | 7 | $738,929 |
| 2023 | $3,550,000 | 3 | $1,183,333 |
| 2022 | $1,315,000 | 4 | $328,750 |
| 2021 | $4,123,552 | 3 | $1,374,517 |
Top Grant Recipients
DECORAH, IA
DECORAH, IA
DECORAH, IA
AMES, IA
IOWA CITY, IA
CEDAR FALLS, IA
URBANDALE, IA
URBANDALE, IA
Showing top 10 of 26 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 13 filing years)
ANGELA K JANSSEN
VICE PRESIDENT
JULIE J DURR
VICE PRESIDENT
MICHAEL J GERDIN
VICE PRESIDENT
ANN S GERDIN
PRESIDENT/SEC/TREAS
IRS Filing History
THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 13 years, spanning 2013 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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