Helen Lowe Colby Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 87-6197074 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$74K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$18,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,500 and $18,500.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $18,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | General operating | $18,500 |
| University of Utah Medical Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $18,500 |
| National Fed of the Blind of Utah | Bountiful, UT | General operating | $18,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $70,800 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512799349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6197074
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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