Greenstate Foundation
Historical FunderNorth Liberty, Iowa · EIN 88-0616839 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$876K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$16,667
Total assets$543K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 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 | TARA WACHENDORF |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 800, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317 |
| Phone | 3192485865 |
| Form and materials | GREENSTATE FOUNDATION APPLICATION- 501(C)(3)- THE INDIVIDUAL SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION SHOULD DISCLOSE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION NAME, TAX ID, ADDRESS, ORGANIZATION WEBSITE, MISSION STATEMENT, ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY CONTACT/LEADERSHIP INFORMATION, NAME OF PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE, TYPE OF SUPPORT, PROGRAM AREA, GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED, TOTAL PROGRAM/PROJECT BUDGET, PROGRAM/PROJECT START DATE, END DATE. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS AT THIS TIME. GREENSTATE FOUNDATION DOES HAVE AN OUTCOME REPORT SO AFTER THE END OF ANY PROGRAM OR PROJECT FUNDED, THE FUNDED ORGANIZATION MUST COMPLETE THAT REQUIREMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE GRANTS. |
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
9% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar rapids public library - westside branch | $75,000 |
| Christian Community Development Dba House of Hope | Waterloo, IA | 100 in 24 of cedar rapids | $75,000 |
| Multicultural Family Center | Iowa City, IA | Incubate bipoc business accelerator | $50,000 |
| American's for Independent Living | Waterloo, IA | Extending hope capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Youth Shelter Care of Nc Iowa Inc | Fort Dodge, IA | Gym/Rec room addition | $30,000 |
| Children & Families of Iowa (Cfi) | Des Moines, IA | General operation youth food delivery | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Des Moines, IA | Irc iowa's economic empowerment & intensive employment readiness program | $25,000 |
| Job Rides Inc | Urbandale, IA | Job rides service continuation of services in des moines | $25,000 |
| Think Big Corporation | Rockford, IA | Think big minority business accelerator | $25,000 |
| West Suburban Community Pantry | Woodridge, IL | A bridge to vital resources | $25,000 |
| 100 in 24 of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | Transitional housing program | $25,000 |
| 360 Youth Services | Naperville, IL | Extending hope capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Anawim Housing | Des Moines, IA | Americans for independent living | $25,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | Americans for independent living | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Table to Table | Iowa City, IA | Member-Directed foundation grant | $17,500 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | General support | $16,667 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $16,666 |
| Hand-In-Hand | Bettendorf, IA | Building brighter futures | $15,000 |
| Meals From the Heartland | West Des Moines, IA | 2024 annual hunger fight | $15,000 |
| Living Lands and Waters | East Moline, IL | Big river restoration 2024 | $15,000 |
| Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center Inc | Waterloo, IA | Community engagement: an essential component of well-being in older african american adults. | $15,000 |
| One Economy | Des Moines, IA | Economic empowerment | $15,000 |
| Proteus Inc | Des Moines, IA | Financial empowerment for farm & meat processing workers | $15,000 |
| The Fountain of Youth Program | Dubuque, IA | Member-Directed foundation grant | $12,500 |
| Embarc | Des Moines, IA | Financial empowerment navigator program | $10,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Kids on course | $10,000 |
| Trinity Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Link Mentoring | Grinnell, IA | Snacks make the kids happy | $5,000 |
| Tanager Place | Cedar Rapids, IA | Tanager's cdf freedom schools | $5,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation | Peosta, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Orchard Place | Des Moines, IA | Hand in hand's inclusive child care | $2,500 |
The return also lists 30 grants to individuals ($145,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American's for Independent Living | Waterloo, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General supportq | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Development Dba House of Hope | Waterloo, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation | Peosta, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $875,833 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,409,550 | 228 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543049349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0616839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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