Brenton Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1330275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$85K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Arboretum | Dallas Center, IA | General support | $28,500 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | General support | $11,000 |
| Heritage Carousel Endowment | Des Moines, IA | General support | $11,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Above and Beyond Center | West Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Outreach Program | Union, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Six Degrees of Separation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Swim Across America | Nantucket, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Garden Club | Wayzata, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Dallas Center Food Pantry | Dallas Center, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Des Moines Public Library Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Mission Animal Hospital | Eden Prairie, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Saildc | Dallas Center, IA | General support | $500 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General support | $500 |
| Dallas Center Celebrations Inc | Dallas Center, IA | General support | $250 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | General support | $250 |
| Iowa Public Television | Johnston, IA | General support | $250 |
| Salisbury House | Des Moines, IA | General support | $250 |
| Pacem in Terris | Warwick, NY | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,100 | 19 |
| 2024 | $101,350 | 22 |
| 2023 | $82,701 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349102124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1330275
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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