Gabus Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 42-1448004 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$500K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | Johnston, IA | General purpose | $125,000 |
| City of Urbandale | Urbandale, IA | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Ellipsis | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Freedom for Youth Ministries | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch | St Charles, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Freestore Inc | West Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $361,111 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630619349100123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1448004
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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