Gleeson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySioux City, Iowa · EIN 42-0933162 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$330K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Siouxland | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Iowa Great Lakes Association | Okoboji, IA | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Arnolds Park Restore | Arnolds Park, IA | Restore campaign | $25,000 |
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Way of Siouxland | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Association | Sioux City, IA | Educational initiative - carnegie hall link up and john osborn: a legend return home | $5,000 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | Sioux City, IA | Kind world foundation scholarship fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $288,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $236,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103394
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-0933162
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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