Helen J and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation III
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1441831 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$68K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
48% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way | Des Moines, IA | Community resources | $18,743 |
| Homes of Oakrdige | Des Moines, IA | Affordable housing | $7,000 |
| Dartmouth Alumni Fund (Peter Reichard) | Hanover, NH | Educational | $6,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Chicago, IL | Charitable - religion | $5,000 |
| Wesley Life Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Community health | $5,000 |
| Tifereth Israel Synagogue | Des Moines, IA | Charitable giving at church | $4,098 |
| Blank Park Zoo Fundraiser | Des Moines, IA | Charitable-Public zoo | $2,500 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | Support for performing arts | $2,500 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Charitable - education | $2,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Charitable - food access | $2,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Lander, WY | Charitable - educational | $1,000 |
| Bard College - Bpi Program | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | Urbandale, IA | Mental health services | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Urbandale, IA | Charitable - community resources | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable - law services | $1,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts (Aka Civic Center) | Des Moines, IA | Culture in community | $940 |
| Botanical Gardens | Des Moines, IA | Support for the environment | $600 |
| Gideons Promise | Atlanta, GA | Charitable - community resources | $500 |
| Holler Health Justice | Charleston, WV | Charitable - community resources | $500 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | Charitable - community resources | $500 |
| Alice Deal Community Association | Washington, DC | Educational | $500 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Wallingford, CT | Charitable giving - church | $500 |
| Legal Aid Society | Washington, DC | Charitable - community resources | $500 |
| Urban Dreams | Des Moines, IA | Charitable - community resources | $500 |
| DC Abortion Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable - medical access | $500 |
| Young Womens Resource Center | Des Moines, IA | Charitable - womens health | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Conservancy | Estes Park, CO | Envrionmental | $320 |
| Mother Jones Investigative Fund | Big Sandy, TX | Charitable - community resources | $300 |
| Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | Mental health services | $250 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Legal assistance for low income families | $250 |
| Torah Fund | New York, NY | Charitable - religion | $180 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | Support for local radio | $150 |
| Salisbury House Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable - community resources | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Des Moines, IA | Charitable - medicine access | $100 |
| Alzheimer's Association | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable - health and wellbeing | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Support for medicine access | $100 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Education | $100 |
| American Parkinsons Disease Association | Des Moines, IA | Support for medicine access | $100 |
| Children and Families of Ia | Des Moines, IA | Support for local communities | $100 |
| Interfaith Alliance | Des Moines, IA | Support for religious freedom | $100 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Support for wildlife | $100 |
| National Park Conservancy Association | Washington, DC | Support for local environment | $100 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | Coon Rapids, IA | Charitable - environment conservation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,431 | 43 |
| 2023 | $61,644 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1441831
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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