Athene Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1431745 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.5M
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$7,256
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ATHENE FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 7700 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY MS 2B 10G, WEST DES MOINES IA 502663862 |
| Phone | 8003153346 |
| ATHENEFOUNDATION@ATHENE.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE COPY OF THE DONATION REQUEST INFORMATION APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | THE FOLLOWING LIST IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A GRANT: - BE A 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OR THE FOREIGN PUBLIC CHARITY EQUIVALENT AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITIES (FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES). - BE REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE IN THE STATE WHERE THE ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED. - BE BASED IN AND SERVE COMMUNITIES WHERE ATHENE EMPLOYEES LIVE AND WORK. - HAVE GOALS, EFFORTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH ONE OF ATHENE'S PILLARS - EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH & WELLNESS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. - HAVE MISSION AND VALUES THAT ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S AND ATHENE'S MISSION AND VALUES, INCLUDING SUPPORTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. - AGREE TO PROVIDE A POST-EVENT SUCCESS REPORT (WHAT WAS ACHIEVED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S DONATION). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $1,510,894 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $375,000 |
| Childserve Foundation | Johnston, IA | Civic & community | $333,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Civic & community | $254,750 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $166,667 |
| Scholarship America | Detroit, MI | Civic & community | $125,000 |
| Easter Seals of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $115,000 |
| Wesleylife Foundation | Johnston, IA | Civic & community | $100,000 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $100,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Greenwich, CT | Civic & community | $80,050 |
| Dmarc Food Pantry | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $20,000 |
| Youth & Shelter Services Inc | Ames, IA | Civic & community | $20,000 |
| Jewels Academy | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $15,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $12,500 |
| Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation | Hamilton, BD | Civic & community | $11,077 |
| The University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Civic & community | $10,500 |
| Childserve Foundation | Johnston, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Iowa Asian Alliance | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Latino Resources Inc | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Iowa Women Lead Change | Cedar Rapids, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| The Supply Hive | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Link Associates | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Everybody Wins Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Capital City Pride | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $7,500 |
| Easter Seals of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $7,500 |
| Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation | Hamilton, BD | Civic & community | $7,256 |
| Hip-Hope Inc | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $7,000 |
| Ia Juneteenth Observance | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $7,000 |
| Icon Water Trails | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International - Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| Everystep Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Johnston, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| Cultureall | Urbandale, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| Wdsm Chamber of Commerce Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $5,000 |
| Project Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $3,000 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 |
| Nami Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 |
| Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Dsm | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 |
| Polk County Housing Trust Fund | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 |
| Ia Healthiest State Initiative | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 |
| Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 |
| Investing in My Future Inc | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,450 |
| One Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,000 |
| Iowa Remembers Inc | Grimes, IA | Civic & community | $2,000 |
| Back 2 School Iowa | Ames, IA | Civic & community | $1,500 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | Civic & community | $1,500 |
| West Des Moines Human Services Friends Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $1,000 |
| Adventures in Social Development | Johnston, IA | Civic & community | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Iowa Inc | Grimes, IA | Civic & community | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Valley Junction Inc | Carlisle, IA | Civic & community | $800 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $510 |
| West Des Moines Human Services Friends Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $500 |
| Friends of Bermuda Community Foundation | Hamilton, BD | Civic & community | $263 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,478,550 | 59 |
| 2024 | $3,904,253 | 49 |
| 2023 | $3,168,615 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632539349100208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1431745
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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