Independence Bancshares Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySumner, Iowa · EIN 20-1051475 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$46K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,250
Total assets$42K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Daycare and Learning Center Inc | Sumner, IA | General Operations | $17,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Community Foundation | Decorah, IA | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Bremer County Fair Association | Waverly, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Sunflower Child Care Center | Decorah, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Heartland Acres | Independence, IA | General Operations | $3,250 |
| Buchanan County Economic Development Commission | Independence, IA | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Oelwein Event Corporation | Oelwein, IA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Sumner Emergency Medical Services | Sumner, IA | General Operations | $1,450 |
| Waucoma Fire Association | Waucoma, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,200 | 9 |
| 2024 | $33,915 | 8 |
| 2023 | $46,165 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620919349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1051475
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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