Father John Aldera Foundation
Invitation OnlyClive, Iowa · EIN 42-6064819 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$319K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Mission House | Schuyler, NE | Charitale Contribution | $5,000 |
| DMARC Food Pantry | Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of the BVM | Dubuque, IA | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Maryknoll Missions | Maryknoll, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| InnerVisions HealthCare | Clive, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,250 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,250 |
| Dowling Catholic High School - UT Fidem | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,250 |
| Catholic Charities of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,150 |
| Diocesan Training | Des Moines, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,100 |
| Mary's Meals | Bloomfield, NJ | Charitale Contribution | $1,000 |
| EllipsisYouth Emergency Services and Shelter | Johnston, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Embrace Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601309349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6064819
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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