Farrer Endowment Foundation
Historical FunderMason City, Iowa · EIN 42-1214699 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$342K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GERALD M STAMBAUGH SECRETARY |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 1567, MASON CITY IA 504021567 |
| Phone | 6414235154 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST IN SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | JANUARY THRU APRIL 30 EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth and Shelter Services | Ames, IA | Continuing educationstaff development | $30,000 |
| Niacc Foundation | Mason City, IA | Construction for lab facilitiesfarrer scholarship | $30,000 |
| North Iowa Community Action | Mason City, IA | Support selfsufficiency program | $30,000 |
| Clear Lake Development Foundation | Clear Lake, IA | Capital improvements | $30,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Capitalimprovements | $20,000 |
| Mason City Family YMCA | Mason City, IA | Pool upgrades | $15,000 |
| West Fork Community School District | Sheffield, IA | Surface and equipmentfor playground in rockwell | $12,000 |
| Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Inc | Mason City, IA | Operating funds | $12,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging | Mason City, IA | Clientassistanceprogram | $10,000 |
| 43 North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Community crisisfunding | $10,000 |
| One Vision | Clear Lake, IA | Nursing traininglab | $10,000 |
| Garner Community Christian Child Care | Garner, IA | Construction ofnew child carefacility | $10,000 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Suppliesfood | $8,000 |
| Caring Pregnancy Center Inc | Mason City, IA | Baby items baby bucksprogram | $7,500 |
| City of Swaledale | Sawledale, IA | Capitalimprovements | $7,500 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation | Mason City, IA | Travel stipendsfor high schoolmarching bands | $7,500 |
| Niad Center for Human Development | Mason City, IA | Support fortraining | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc | Mason City, IA | Sliding feescale project | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | Support earlychildhoodprogram | $5,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Mason City, IA | Family stabilizationproject | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | Mason City, IA | Tree stump removal | $5,000 |
| North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom | Garner, IA | Operationalexpenses | $5,000 |
| Build a Better Belmond | Belmond, IA | Pool replacement | $5,000 |
| Mrom Inc | Mason City, IA | Capital improvement | $5,000 |
| United Way of North Central Iowa | Mason City, IA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Winnebago Historical Society | Forest City, IA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Freedom Inn His Grace Ministry | Mason City, IA | Fire alarm system | $5,000 |
| Christmas Cheer Fund Inc | Mason City, IA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Mason City Foundation | Mason City, IA | Operations | $4,000 |
| City of Mason City | Mason City, IA | Macnider museumimprovements | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa | Mason City, IA | Capitalimprovements | $3,000 |
| Mollies Mission | Nora Springs, IA | Capital improvements | $3,000 |
| River City Society for Historic Preservation | Mason City, IA | Virtual tourproduction support | $3,000 |
| North Iowa Youth for Christ Inc | Mason City, IA | Capital improvements | $3,000 |
| Stebens Children's Theatre | Mason City, IA | Scholarshipfunding | $2,500 |
| Mason City Public Library Fdn | Mason City, IA | Materials forfor youth servicesprogram dept | $2,000 |
| Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc | Fort Dodge, IA | Back to schoolblock party forschool children | $2,000 |
| Mohawk Archery | Mason City, IA | Capital improvements | $2,000 |
| Clear Lake Arts Council | Clear Lake, IA | Engage communitymembers | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,000 | 39 |
| 2024 | $305,900 | 37 |
| 2023 | $323,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1214699
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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