Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 42-1280907 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$143K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Foundation Source |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Walls Dr 302, Fairfield CT 06824 |
| Phone | 8008390054 |
| Form and materials | WWW.FSREQUESTS.COM/BERTHASTEBENS |
| Deadlines | APRIL 30 |
| Restrictions | MUST BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS LOCATED IN CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IOWA |
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Community Action Organization | Mason City, IA | Mason City Early Childhood Center | $7,500 |
| Freedom Inn His Grace Ministry | Mason City, IA | Fire Alarm System Completion Costs | $7,000 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Purchase of Food and Meal Supplies | $6,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Enhancing Women's Health Imaging at MercyOne North Iowa | $5,600 |
| Caring Pregnancy Center | Mason City, IA | Building Expertise for Better Client Outcomes | $5,000 |
| Clear Lake Development Foundation | Clear Lake, IA | Building a Bright Future Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging | Mason City, IA | Client Assistance | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | Mason City, IA | Sliding Fee Scale Program | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | Mason City, IA | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation | Mason City, IA | North Iowa Band Festival | $5,000 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre | Mason City, IA | Scholarship Fund for low and moderate income families | $5,000 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre | Mason City, IA | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Windsor Heights, IA | Best Buddies Friendship & Leadership Development Program in Mason City | $4,000 |
| Clear Lake Classical Incorporated | Clear Lake, IA | Music room renovation | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | Urbandale, IA | To purchase Camp Tanglefoot Paddle Boards and Paddles | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Mason City, IA | Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses | $4,000 |
| North Iowa Vocational Center Inc | Mason City, IA | Exterior Safety & Preservation Improvements | $4,000 |
| Central Springs Community School District | Manly, IA | College Scholarship Fund | $3,500 |
| City of Mason City | Mason City, IA | Puppet Shows for the MacNider Museum | $3,500 |
| Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc | Clear Lake, IA | Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances | $3,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Connection | Johnston, IA | Cerro Gordo County Camp Heart Connection Camperships | $3,000 |
| Christmas Cheer Fund Inc | Mason City, IA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mason City Community Theatre Inc | Mason City, IA | Presenting Sponsor/Production Costs | $3,000 |
| Mollies Mission | Nora Springs, IA | Building Renovations- Flooring | $3,000 |
| Niad Center for Human Development | Mason City, IA | Holistic Healing & Coping Baskets Initiative | $3,000 |
| North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom | Garner, IA | Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms in Cerro Gordo County Schools | $3,000 |
| One Vision | Clear Lake, IA | One Vision Nursing Simulation Lab: Advancing Care Through Training | $3,000 |
| River City Society for Historic Preservation | Mason City, IA | Stockman House Senior Recogntion Week | $3,000 |
| Senior Citizens Center | Mason City, IA | Insurance Fund | $3,000 |
| Youth and Shelter Services Inc | Mason City, IA | Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth | $3,000 |
| Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc | Fort Dodge, IA | Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City | $2,500 |
| United to Serve With Passion and Purpose | Clear Lake, IA | Bash at the Lake Music Festival | $2,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | Mason City, IA | YMCA and Rehabilitation Center | $2,500 |
| N-Compass Inc | Marion, IA | Iowa Project AWARE | $2,000 |
| North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum | Clear Lake, IA | Music Experience Center Grant Piano | $2,000 |
| Swaledale Fire Department | Swaledale, IA | To purchase Lockers & Gear-Drying Cabiner | $2,000 |
| Mason City Foundation | Mason City, IA | Updating Outdoor Lighting | $1,700 |
| The Salvation Army | Mason City, IA | Meeting Personal Needs | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Mason City, IA | Program Supplies | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,800 | 39 |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 38 |
| 2022 | $122,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610419349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1280907
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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