Gartner Family Foundation
Historical FunderDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1422699 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$624K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 MARKET STREET, DES MOINES IA 50309 |
| Phone | 5152796155 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD CONTAIN ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PURPOSE THE GRANT, LOAN, ETC., INCLUDING WHERE THE APPLICANT CAN BE CONTACTED, AND PROOF OF 501 (C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. |
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
18% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Makawao, HI | Development of service dogs | $52,500 |
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Makawao, HI | Development of service dogs | $50,000 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | Des Moines, IA | General fund pledge | $50,000 |
| Gray's Lake Park Playground and Sprayground Fund | Des Moines, IA | Fund to replace playground equipment and addition of new sprayground at gray's lake park | $50,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Youth and Shelter Services | Des Moines, IA | Fund to provide support for youth and their families | $50,000 |
| Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Des Moines University | Des Moines, IA | Support education of medical students | $25,000 |
| Iowa Freedom of Information Council | Des Moines, IA | Support of open records and information | $25,000 |
| Iowa Freedom of Information Council | Des Moines, IA | Support of open records and information | $25,000 |
| Scattergood Friends School | West Branch, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Robert d & billie ray center | $20,000 |
| Center at Sixth | Des Moines, IA | Fund to construct a new mixed-use project of commercial space in addition to live/work units specifically designed to meet the needs of… | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Community essential needs | $15,000 |
| Carleton College Alumni Annual Fund | Northfield, MN | General fund to help provide an immersive and supportive learning environment | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council-Dmarc | Des Moines, IA | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Drake Bulldog Club | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Internship endowment | $10,000 |
| Freedom Forum Institute | Washington, DC | Support education about and engagement in first amendment rights for all | $10,000 |
| Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | Urbandale, IA | Support of mind and spirit counseling services | $10,000 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Support of the artists, education and community engagement programs | $7,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | To support public eduction re the rights of everyone in iowa | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Des Moines, IA | Support of homeless families in iowa | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Outer Banks Community Foundation | Manteo, NC | Nolan memorial scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Scattergood Friends School | West Branch, IA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | Support for iowa public radio | $4,000 |
| Friends of Iowa Pbs | Johnston, IA | Support for iowa public broadcast system | $2,500 |
| Living History Farms | Urbandale, IA | General support for the historical farms and programs | $1,000 |
| Village Preservation Foundation | Davenport, IA | Architectural heritage and cultural history preservation | $1,000 |
| Simpson College | Indianola, IA | General fund | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth and Shelter Services | Des Moines, IA | Fund to support youth and their families | $200,000 |
| Iowa Center for Children's Justice | Des Moines, IA | Legal support for children and their families | $50,000 |
| Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Scattergood Friends School | West Branch, IA | General fund | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $624,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $568,800 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1422699
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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