Guardian Scholars Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 47-2938413 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$135K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$60K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $130,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Carbondale, CO | Scholarship | $130,000 |
| Dowling High School | West Des Moines, IA | Scholarship to gutierrez moran | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $82,898 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610569349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2938413
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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