Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEstherville, Iowa · EIN 82-5248472 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$36K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC MEMBERS CHARITA |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 1ST AVE S, ESTHERVILLE IA 51334 |
| Phone | 8002254532 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/CHECKLIST MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 1. COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM 2. COMPLETED BUDGET SHOWING HOW REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE SPENT 3. COPY OF 501(C)( ) OR NON-PROFIT STATUS LETTER (LETTER OF DETERMINATION FROM IRS) 4. COPY OF IRS FORM 990 (PAGES 1 AND 2 FOR PREVIOUS YEAR) 5. THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION OR SUPPORT. |
| Deadlines | AS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE USED PRIMARILY IN THE LOCAL AREA SERVED BY THE COOPERATIVE FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION PURPOSES. GRANTS WILL GENERALLY BE MADE TO NON-PROFIT, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION. PROJECTS SHOULD FIT IN ONE OR MORE OF THESE CATEGORIES: COMMUNITY SERVICE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND/OR YOUTH, ENVIRONMENT, DISASTER RELIEF. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC MEMBERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORMS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Fire and Rescue | Dickens, IA | Safety equipment | $7,500 |
| City of Peterson | Peterson, IA | Ambulance cru facility | $5,000 |
| City of Rolfe | Rolfe, IA | Sunset ridge park project | $5,000 |
| Discovery House Inc | Spirit Lake, IA | Bathroom remodel | $5,000 |
| Estherville Ffa | Estherville, IA | Agricultural learning center--chicken coop | $5,000 |
| Palo Alto County Conservation Board | Ruthven, IA | Geothermal update at lost island nature center | $5,000 |
| Hudsons Crew | Rolfe, IA | Pocahontas splash pad funded by hudson's crew | $4,000 |
| Regional Wellness Center | Estherville, IA | Purchase an infrared sauna | $4,000 |
| Swea City Improvement League | Swea City, IA | Inclusive playground | $4,000 |
| Clay County Ag Extension | Spencer, IA | Outdoor garden classroom | $3,000 |
| Excel Estherville | Estherville, IA | Estherville mural project | $3,000 |
| Graettinger Terril Csd | Terril, IA | Elementary playground | $3,000 |
| Royal American Legion Post #248 | Spencer, IA | Memorial park expansion | $3,000 |
| Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission | Pocahontas, IA | Finishing county-wide life-size kaleidoscopes | $2,800 |
| City of Fonda | Fonda, IA | Fonda pickleball court project | $2,500 |
| Estherville Little League Association | Estherville, IA | Thoreson memorial park batting cage | $2,500 |
| Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity | Spirit Lake, IA | Spirit lake habitat for humanity first addition | $2,500 |
| Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center | Spencer, IA | Therapy furnishings for autumns center. | $2,000 |
| Royal Clay Lincoln Fire Agency | Royal, IA | Ems equipment | $1,883 |
| Ringsted Community Improvement Organization | Ringsted, IA | Finish projects at the "lille dansk kirke" | $1,800 |
| Peterson Point Preservation Foundation | Wallingford, IA | Hot water heater and replacement fixtures | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,683 | 21 |
| 2024 | $68,515 | 19 |
| 2023 | $52,450 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640659349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5248472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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