Harland and Genevieve Emerson Foundation
Historical FunderUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 42-6543700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$23K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$937K
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES E VAN WERDEN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 99 1009 MAIN ST, ADEL IA 50003 |
| Phone | 5156974300 |
| Form and materials | STUDENTS MAY SUBMIT AN ESSAY DESCRIBING AND/OR GIVING EXAMPLES OF THEIR A) CHARACTER, B) INTELLIGENCE, AND C) DESIRE TO FINISH HIGHER EDUCATION. STUDENTS MUST SUMBIT HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. THEY MUST ALSO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ANNUALLY, INCLUDING A FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE APPLICANT'S PARENTS, IF THEY ARE A DEPENDENT, AND 3 YEARS TAX RETURNS OF PARENT & STUDENT. |
| Deadlines | SUBMIT BEFORE APRIL 30 |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A GRADUATE OF ADEL-MINBURN-DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL IOWA, AND DESIRE TO ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FULLTIME STATUS AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE FOR FALL TERM (2.0 AND 2.75 FOR LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, RESPECTIVELY), PRIOR TO RECEIVING SECOND HALF OF LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($23,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 11 |
| 2022 | $7,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503459349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6543700
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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