Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation Tr
Historical FunderCarroll, Iowa · EIN 94-6792271 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,961 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Michel Nelson |
|---|---|
| Address | 510 Highway 30 West, Carroll IA 51401 |
| Phone | 7127929772 |
| Form and materials | There is a written application form. Information to be included is a brief summary of the organization's history, the organization's mission and goals, a brief description of the organization's current programs and activities, any relationship with other organizations working similar missions, the number of board members, full-time paid staff, part-time paid staff and volunteers, a description of the overall goals of the organization for the funding period, objectives or ways in which the organization will meet the goals, activities and who will carry out these activities, the time frame in which this will take place, how the proposed activities will benefit the community in which they will occur, long term funding strategies of the organization, and a description of how the proposal meets the Trust's geographical requirements (benefiting the residents of Carroll and Sac Counties in the State of Iowa). The application must include the most recent financial statement from the most recen |
| Deadlines | The first Wednesday in July |
| Restrictions | Distributions will only be made for charitable purposes in Carroll and Sac Counties, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wall Lake IA | Wall Lake, IA | Computers for library, meals on wheels & equipment for fire department | $6,800 |
| City of Odebolt IA | Odebolt, IA | Library HVAC | $5,000 |
| Breda Day Care Center Inc | Breda, IA | Center updates | $5,000 |
| City of Schaller IA | Schaller, IA | Security cameras | $5,000 |
| City of Early Iowa | Early, IA | Chair lift for library | $5,000 |
| Sac Community Center | Sac City, IA | Generator for community center | $5,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Manning, IA | Child care center program | $5,000 |
| City of Lanesboro Iowa | Lanesboro, IA | Restroom | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Iowa Historical Society | Lake View, IA | Hvac | $5,000 |
| City of Lytton Iowa | Lytton, IA | Book deposit for library | $4,000 |
| Lake View Foundation | Lake View, IA | Outdoor instruments & windows for Legion hall | $3,961 |
| Manning Fire Rescue | Manning, IA | Fire hose nozzles | $3,000 |
| City of Lake View Iowa | Lake View, IA | Public pier repair | $2,500 |
| Sac County ISU Extensuon Office | Sac City, IA | Early achievers 4H playground | $2,139 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,400 | 15 |
| 2024 | $62,387 | 9 |
| 2023 | $56,562 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601049349101200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6792271
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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