Blanche Carey Martin Charitable Tr
Historical FunderClear Lake, Iowa · EIN 42-6273617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$22K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$455K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL S MACGREGOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 680 STATE ST, MASON CITY IA 50401 |
| Phone | 6414236820 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | STUDENT LOANS: ON OR BEFORE JULY 1. CONTRIBUTIONS: ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kitchen of North Ia Community Kitchen of North Ia | Mason City, IA | General donation-support | $4,000 |
| Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank | Mason City, IA | General donation-support | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Mason City, IA | General donation-support | $3,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General donation-support | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Save the Children | Westport, CT | General donation-support | $2,000 |
| Care Care | Atlanta, GA | General donation-support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | Des Moines, IA | General donation-support | $1,500 |
| Iowa Cci Iowa Cci | Des Moines, IA | Support their work | $1,000 |
| 43 North Iowa 43 North Iowa | Mason City, IA | General donation support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | Mason City, IA | General donation-support | $500 |
| Humane Society of North Iowa Humane Society of North Iowa | Mason City, IA | General donation-support | $500 |
| Lime Creek Nature Center Lime Creek Nature Center | Mason City, IA | General donation-support | $500 |
| One Vision One Vision | Clear Lake, IA | General donation-support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $23,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $22,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6273617
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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