Donald F & Charlene K Lamberti Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnkeny, Iowa · EIN 42-1453781 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
39% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian American Cultural Center of | Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $6,000,000 |
| Forge Coalition for Family Flourish | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $63,200 |
| Net Ministries Inc | West St Paul, MN | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $40,000 |
| Fellowship of Cath University Students | Golden, CO | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Blessman International | Urbandale, IA | Contribution | $25,000 |
| James Arthur Albert Foundation | Urbandales, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ruth Harbor Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catholics Come Home Inc | Roswell, GA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute | Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Ankeny Christian Academy | Ankeny, IA | Contribution | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Church | Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | West Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Your Choice Foundation | York, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Irondale, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mid Iowa Council Boy Scouts of Amer | Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Newman Center Trust Account | Iowa City, IA | Contribution | $3,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($200,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,731,200 | 34 |
| 2023 | $902,100 | 37 |
| 2022 | $855,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600369349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1453781
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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