Interstates Foundation
Historical FunderSioux Center, Iowa · EIN 42-1480887 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$363K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATE BLEYENBURG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 260 4701 W RESEARCH DRIVE, SIOUX FALLS SD 57107 |
| Phone | 6059304097 |
| KATE.BLEYENBURG@INTERSTATES.COM | |
| Form and materials | INTERSTATES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE USED. THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS THE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED: 1. LETTER FROM SPECIFIED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION STATING THAT YOU HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE ADMITTED 2. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN EDUCATOR OR OTHER SUPERIOR WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 3. ESSAY: PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOUR GOALS ARE, AS WELL AS WHY YOU FEEL YOU SHOULD BE SELECTED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 |
| Restrictions | 1. MUST BE A DEPENDENT (CHILD) OF A CURRENT INTERSTATES OR HARBOR GROUP EMPLOYEE. 2. MUST BE ACCEPTED TO A 2 OR 4-YEAR COLLEGE COMPLETING AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR DEGREE. 3. PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. |
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
64% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Honor Flight | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $32,677 |
| Family Crisis Centers | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Sioux Center Health Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Whispers of Love Hope & Joy | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Sioux Center Christian School | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Rock Valley Christian School | Rock Valley, IA | Donation | $18,458 |
| Rock Valley Community School | Rock Valley, IA | Donation | $18,458 |
| Rising Arrows Inc | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $16,000 |
| Atlas of Sioux Center | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Bridging the Gap | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $15,000 |
| Volunteers of America Dakotas | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $13,000 |
| Dakota State University Foundation | Madison, SD | Donation; scholarship | $10,000 |
| Friends of Rock Valley | Rock Valley, IA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Helpline Center | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sioux Center Career and Technical Education Boosters | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sioux Center Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Lubbock, TX | Donation | $4,000 |
| South Dakota School of Mines | Rapid City, SD | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bsa - Midamerica Council | Sioux City, IA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Embe | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $2,750 |
| Peyton Hagan - Aims Community Colle | Greeley, CO | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| 50 Mile March Foundation (Papillion Community Foundation) | Papillion, NE | Donation | $2,000 |
| Be Able | Manhattan, KS | Service project | $2,000 |
| Brainerd Sda Church - Dorcas Thrift Store | Brainerd, MN | Service project | $2,000 |
| Hope Food Pantry | Sioux Center, IA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hospitality House of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Service project | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Service project | $2,000 |
| Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc | Sioux Center, IA | Service project | $2,000 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation | Mankato, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Noco Humane | Loveland, CO | Service project | $2,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | Service project | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh State University | Pittsburgh, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| YWCA of Fort Dodge | Fort Dodge, IA | Service project | $2,000 |
| Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri Inc | Linn, MO | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Lifeline Children's Services of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $1,500 |
| Plshs Skills USA | Papillion, NE | Donation | $1,500 |
| Veteran's Community Project of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $1,500 |
| Youth Emergency Services | Omaha, NE | Donation | $1,500 |
| Avera - Hearts in Healing | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Deuel Area Development Inc | Clear Lake, SD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Feeding Our Community Ourselves Inc Dba Foco Cafe | Fort Collins, CO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | Sioux City, IA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough Christian Counseling | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $500 |
| Brookings County Youth Mentorship Program | Brookings, SD | Donation | $500 |
| Colorado Softball Academy Foundation Inc | Windsor, CO | Donation | $500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Neia Chapter | Omaha, NE | Donation | $500 |
| Evermore Blooms | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $500 |
| For Feek Forever | Gretna, NE | Donation | $500 |
| Many Hands for Haiti | Pella, IA | Donation | $500 |
| National Ms Society | Washington DC, DC | Donation | $500 |
| Project Linus | Gretna, NE | Donation | $500 |
| Rachel's Race Inc | Tea, SD | Donation | $500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Sioux Falls Sd Chapter | Omaha, NE | Donation | $500 |
| Wings of Valor Lodge | Parker, SD | Donation | $500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($37,450). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $363,293 | 71 |
| 2023 | $236,988 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542769349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1480887
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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