Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPleasant Valley, Iowa · EIN 81-0881340 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$256K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Health Services Foundation | Davenport, IA | Clarissa cook hospice | $40,000 |
| The Friendly House of Davenport Iowa | Davenport, IA | Respond to the needs of children, families, and seniors through quality, afforable services. | $35,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | Davenport, IA | General fund | $28,000 |
| Figge Art Museum | Davenport, IA | Promote appreciation and creation of visual art. | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley | Davenport, IA | YMCA camp abe lincoln | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $20,000 |
| Handicap Development Center | Davenport, IA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Scott County | Davenport, IA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Vera French Foundation | Davenport, IA | Foster compassionate awareness of mental illness. | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa | Monticello, IA | Year-Round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. | $5,000 |
| Opera Quad Cities | Moline, IL | Promote operatic music. | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. | $5,000 |
| The Deanery School of Music | Davenport, IA | Create a safe, empowering, and inspiring space to flourish as people and musicians. | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Quad Cities Inc | Leclaire, IA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Bettendorf, IA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Morning Star Academy | Betterndorf, IA | Building fund | $3,000 |
| Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters | Betterndorf, IA | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $161,635 | 17 |
| 2023 | $149,750 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611769349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0881340
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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