Charlotte and William Hinson Charitable Foundation Trust
Historical FunderWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1394928 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD C HINSON TRUSTEE ET AL |
|---|---|
| Address | 4924 CEDAR DRIVE, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266 |
| Phone | 5157782333 |
| RCHWDM@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | A CONTRIBUTION REQUEST APPLICATION FORM MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING RICHARD C. HINSON, OR ANY OTHER TRUSTEE AT THE ADDRESSES LISTED IN PART VIII, LINE 1. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO QUALIFYING IRC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR POLITICAL ENDEAVORS. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY AWARDED FOR, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ART, MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL RELATED PURPOSES. |
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
30% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Symphony Association | Des Moines, IA | Orchestra annual fund | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church Ucc | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Dumbarton House Fund for the Future | Washington DC, DC | House fund | $8,000 |
| Uni Suzuki School | Cedar Falls, IA | Student scholarship support | $6,000 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | King chapel renovation | $4,000 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra | Cedar Falls, IA | Programming and operational support | $4,000 |
| Turner Center Jazz Orchestra | Ankeny, IA | Muscian support | $3,000 |
| Westlake Village Symphony | Calabasas, CA | Youth education | $3,000 |
| Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | Food purchases for food bank | $2,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnatti in the State of Nh | Westport, CT | Annual fund and annual campaign | $2,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | College of dentistry priorities fund | $2,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | $2,000 pre-law student scholarship support and $2,000 gallagher bluedorn performing arts center expansion fund campaign | $2,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted gift | $1,400 |
| Love Inc of the Cedar Valley | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted gift | $1,400 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Food purchases for food bank | $1,200 |
| Americans for Independent Living | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Cedar Valley Aboretum | Waterloo, IA | General operations and programming | $1,000 |
| Cedar Valley Hospice | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Cedar Valley United Way | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Drake University Law School | Des Moines, IA | Law school annual fund | $1,000 |
| Fix Nation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Furry Friends Refuge | West Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | Hiawatha, IA | Food purchases for food bank | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, ME | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | North Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Waterloo, IA | Program materials | $1,000 |
| Life Animal Rescue | Agoura, CA | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Linn-Mar Orchestras | Marion, IA | Youth orchestra gift | $1,000 |
| Malibu Friends of Music | Malibu, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Grout Museum Inc | Waterloo, IA | Collection additions | $1,000 |
| The Job Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Programming support | $1,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Walnut Hill School for the Arts | Natick, MA | School support | $1,000 |
| Linn-Mar School Foundation | Marion, IA | Grand piano | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $69,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1394928
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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