Home State Bank Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderJefferson, Iowa · EIN 42-1378344 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$103K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$244K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Bob Allen |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 West State Street, Jefferson IA 50129 |
| Phone | 5153862131 |
| Form and materials | In writing, with a brief explanation of the intended use of requested contribution. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Must be to charitable, religious, literary, educational or other worthy institutions or organizations. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Matters | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $24,000 |
| Greene County Early Learning Center | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $21,000 |
| Green County Christian Action Resource Center | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $7,850 |
| Midwest Missions Distribution Center | Pawnee, IL | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $5,200 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Polk City Community Foundation | $5,000 |
| Green County Educational Foundation | Jefferson, IA | Boost | $4,750 |
| The Bridge Home | Ames, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| 144 Chi | Grand Junction, IA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| North Polk Community School Foundation | Polk City, IA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald Charities | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $1,604 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $1,520 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $1,250 |
| Abundant Life Ministries | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Clay County Community Foundation | Spencer, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Greene County Community Foundation | $1,000 |
| New Hope Foundation | Carroll, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Our Community Health Foundation | Guthrie Center, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| St Francis Church | West Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Watchtower Bible & Tract Society | Walkill, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | Coon Rapids, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Little Panther Daycare | Panora, IA | General Operations | $900 |
| Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $800 |
| Council of Government Housing Inc | Carroll, IA | General Operations | $500 |
| Greene County Fair Foundation | Scranton, IA | Friends of the Fair | $500 |
| Region VII Council | Buckhannon, WV | General Operations | $500 |
| Region XII Council | Carroll, IA | General Operations | $500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $400 |
| Iowa Association of Business & Industry Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $350 |
| Greene County Activities Boosters | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $300 |
| The Women of Beta Tau Delta | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $300 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts - Ants | Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $250 |
| Paton Business Club | Paton, IA | Paton Sesquincentennial | $250 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $150 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General Operations | $100 |
| Paton Churdan Schools | Churdan, IA | Paton Churdan After Prom | $100 |
| Central Christian Church | Jefferson, IA | General Operations | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,124 | 39 |
| 2023 | $120,380 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1378344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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