Burns-Donovan Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmes, Iowa · EIN 42-1445649 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center | Cedar Falls, IA | Religous education | $22,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church and Catholic Student Center | Ames, IA | Religious education | $17,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Parish | Charles City, IA | Religious education | $15,500 |
| Mater Dei Catholic Parish | Sioux City, IA | Religous education | $12,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | Waukon, IA | Religious education | $10,000 |
| St Teresa of Calcutta Faith Formation | Calmar, IA | Religious education | $9,312 |
| St Cecilia Catholic Church | Ames, IA | Religous education | $8,000 |
| Trinity Cluster | Monona, IA | Religous education | $6,000 |
| Archangels Catholic Church | Forest City, IA | Religious education | $5,000 |
| Spires of Faith Cluster | Dyersville, IA | Religious education | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Parish | Cresco, IA | Religious education | $3,100 |
| Holy Cross Blessed Sacrament | Sioux City, IA | Religous education | $3,000 |
| Good Shepard Catholic Cluster | New Hampton, IA | Religous education | $2,000 |
| Beckman Catholic High School | Dyersville, IA | Religous education | $1,850 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | West Des Moines, IA | Religious education | $555 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,317 | 15 |
| 2024 | $78,450 | 10 |
| 2023 | $80,629 | 10 |
| 2021 | $76,631 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1445649
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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