Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation

Historical Funder

Grinnell, Iowa · EIN 42-1308146 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$363K

Organizations funded75

Typical grant$1,300

Total assets$1M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $390 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	GMG Foundation Scholarship
Address	P O Box 790, Grinnell IA 50112
Phone	6412698000
Form and materials	Larry Jansen Scholarship Attn: GMG Foundation. Completed application form. Essay not to exceed one page typed and double-spaced: Briefly describe where you plan to attend college and why you chose that school. Also include information on how your job at Grinnell Mutual has influenced your education career choice. Copy of current report card or transcript through first semester trimester of senior year.
Deadlines	3 31 2025
Restrictions	Must be a dependent child natural adopted or stepchild of a current employee of the company. Have a parent employed with Grinnell Mutual at the time of the application and award presentation. Be a high school graduate of the Class of 2025. Be accepted for post-secondary education to an accredited college university or trade school.

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.

Human Services34
Education9
Health5
Arts & Culture3
Animal Welfare1
Children & Youth1

Where it gives

21% of grants went outside Iowa.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Grinnell Regional Medical Center Foundation	Grinnell, IA	ED Exam room and Bathroom upgrades	$50,000
United Way of Central Iowa	Des Moines, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$25,102
Mid Iowa Community Action	Marshalltown, IA	Food Insecurity Assistance	$25,000
Grinnell Fire Department	Grinnell, IA	Supplies for Ambulance-3rd of 3 Annual payments	$20,000
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation	Grinnell, IA	Grinnell Education Partnership 2nd of 3 yr commitment	$20,000
Grinnell United Way	Grinnell, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$14,470
St Francis Manor Foundation	Grinnell, IA	Automatic Door Locking System Grant 2nd of 2 years	$12,500
Grinnell Area Arts Council	Grinnell, IA	Stew and GAAC Security Systems	$10,852
Iowa College Foundation	Des Moines, IA	Scholarship program for 2025-2026	$10,000
Iowa State University Foundation	Ames, IA	Annual GMG Foundation Scholarships 2025-2026	$10,000
University of Iowa Foundation	Iowa City, IA	Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center 2025 pledge 5th of 5 years	$10,000
University of Iowa Foundation	Iowa City, IA	Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center 2025 pledge final	$10,000
Jasper County Agricultural Society	Colfax, IA	Horse Barn and Youth Building restorations	$10,000
JPK Fund	Grinnell, IA	JPK Fund-Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium	$10,000
Tama Ambulance Service	Tama, IA	Donation Toward Lifepak 35	$10,000
Poweshiek County Sportsmans Association	Montezuma, IA	Grant Request for Pat Trap Machine	$10,000
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation	Grinnell, IA	GEP Americorps emergency funding	$6,000
Claude and Dolly Ahrens Foundation	Grinnell, IA	Operational Funds 2nd of 5 years commitment	$5,000
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation	Grinnell, IA	Business Partner in Philanthrophy 2nd of 3 years	$5,000
Iowa ABI Foundation	Des Moines, IA	Business Horizons	$5,000
Camp Corageous	Monticello, IA	Nature Trail	$5,000
Lynnville Sully Athletic Booster	Sully, IA	Baseball Field Improvements	$5,000
United Way of East Central Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$4,833
United Way of Jasper County	Newton, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$4,425
University of Iowa Foundation	Iowa City, IA	2025-2026 Scholarships	$4,000
University of Northern Iowa Foundation	Cedar Falls, IA	Project #211888 Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Scholarship	$4,000
Montezuma Community Fund	Montezuma, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$3,748
United Way of Mahaska County	Oskaloosa, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$3,176
Marion County Humane Society	Grinnell, IA	Thrift Store Accessories	$3,000
Families Forward	Des Moines, IA	Match for Team Up for Tomorrow 1st Place team donation	$2,864
BGM Schools	Brooklyn, IA	Des Moines Opera Iowa 2026	$2,200
Grinnell Newburg School Foundation	Grinnell, IA	General Fund Support	$2,000
Capri Theatre	New Sharon, IA	Match for Team Up for Tomorrow 2nd Place team donation	$1,909
Kellogg Community Chest	Kellogg, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$1,758
United Way of Story County	Ames, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$1,638
Grinnell United Church of ChristCo	Grinnell, IA	Suds of Love-Laundry and Hygiene Supplies	$1,500
Lynnville United Fund	Lynnville, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$1,386
United Way of Greater High Point	High Point, NC	United Way employee matching donation	$1,300
BrooklynBear Creek Community Fund	Brooklyn, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$1,158
Tama County Community Foundation South Tama	Cedar Falls, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$1,036
Dollars for ScholarsBGM	Brooklyn, IA	2025 Fund Donation	$1,000
Grinnell High School Fine Arts Alliance	Grinnell, IA	Fine Arts Alliance 2025-2026	$1,000
Salisbury House Foundation	Des Moines, IA	Match for Team Up for Tomorrow 3rd Place team donation	$955
Marion County United Way	Knoxville, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$935
United Way of Johnson and Washingto	Coralville, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$927
Marshalltown Area United Way	Marshalltown, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$890
Central Iowa Christian School	Grinnell, IA	Employee matching fund-Lauren Augustin	$750
United Way of CassClay	Fargo, ND	United Way employee matching donation	$676
Laurel Community Chest	Laurel, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$649
Sully United Fund	Sully, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$620
North Central Ohio United Way	Marion, OH	United Way employee matching donation	$520
Our Lady Queen of Peace School	Belleville, IL	Employee matching fund-Benjamin A Hoffmann	$500
United Way of the Quad Cities	Bettendorf, IA	United Way employee matching donation	$455
Iowa State University Foundation	Ames, IA	Employee matching fund-Michael Nedved	$450
State University of Iowa Foundation	Iowa City, IA	Employee matching fund-Mark A Guess	$450
University of Iowa Foundation	Iowa City, IA	Employee matching fund-Barb Michael Baker	$400
United Way of Greater Stark County	Canton, OH	United Way employee matching donation	$390
United Way of Whiteside County	Rock Falls, IL	United Way employee matching donation	$312
United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area	Cloquet, MN	United Way employee matching donation	$286
United Way of Northeastern South Dakota	Aberdeen, SD	United Way employee matching donation	$260

Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.

The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($14,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$363,272	89
2024	$555,095	98
2023	$433,324	90

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349102131
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1308146
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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