Earl N and Mabel Bragg Bossingham Foundation
Historical FunderCouncil Bluffs, Iowa · EIN 42-6132574 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD T ANDERSON MANAGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 200, COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51503 |
| Phone | 7125422141 |
| Form and materials | STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, NAME OF CONTACT, EVIDENCE OF CHARITABLE STATUS |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN AND NEAR COMMUNITY OF CLARINDA, IOWA |
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodaway Valley Free Clinic | Clarinda, IA | Underserved healthcare needs | $2,500 |
| Clarinda Athletic Club Inc | Clarinda, IA | Education/Development | $2,000 |
| Southwest Iowa Families Inc | Clarinda, IA | Local assistance of need/family care | $2,000 |
| Clarinda Lied Center | Clarinda, IA | Community recreation center | $1,500 |
| Lied Public Library | Clarinda, IA | Education/Literary | $1,000 |
| Glenn Miller Birthplace Society | Clarinda, IA | Education/Local heritage | $1,000 |
| Nodaway Valley Historical Society | Clarinda, IA | Local heritage | $1,000 |
| Southwest Iowa Humane Society | Clarinda, IA | Local dog shelter | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($7,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $38,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601179349101310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6132574
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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