Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation
Invitation OnlyMuscatine, Iowa · EIN 47-2479056 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $175,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Community Schools | Wilton, IA | Voag facility support | $798,697 |
| Camp Bear Creek | Wyoming, IA | General operating support | $195,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Scholarships | $175,000 |
| Cedar County Fair Association | Tipton, IA | Support for ag building campaign | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Muscatine county fair charitable fund support | $25,000 |
| Young Life | Wilton, IA | Wilton/Durant location support | $20,000 |
| Wilton Daycare | Wilton, IA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| City of Wilton | Wilton, IA | Wilton police department - shop with a cop support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Energy bill relief | $4,236 |
| Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church | Muscatine, IA | Christian day camp support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,265,433 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,255,012 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,279,054 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632299349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2479056
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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