Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru
Historical FunderState Center, Iowa · EIN 39-1873380 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $868 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CITY CLERKS OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 EAST MAIN STREET, STATE CENTER IA 50247 |
| Phone | 6414832559 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.STATECENTERIOWA.ORG |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT MUST BE A STATE CENTER, IOWA, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scda | State Center, IA | Watson roof | $12,945 |
| Schpc | State Center, IA | Historic district maintenance | $11,782 |
| Rfa | State Center, IA | Entertainment for festival | $10,000 |
| Scpr | State Center, IA | Brookside park and tennis court enhancements | $5,469 |
| Scda | State Center, IA | Main street promotions | $3,000 |
| Scda | State Center, IA | Tree planting | $2,305 |
| Scpr | State Center, IA | Ice rink | $1,787 |
| Gutekunst Library | State Center, IA | Adventure passes | $1,325 |
| Sc Little League | State Center, IA | Brookside equipment & ground improvements | $868 |
| Schpc | State Center, IA | Home oil historic registration | $837 |
| Lincoln Valley Men's Association | State Center, IA | Golf course trees | $525 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scpr | State Center, IA | Brookside park and tennis court enhancements | $28,000 |
| Sc Little League | State Center, IA | Brookside backstops | $15,000 |
| Scda | State Center, IA | State center property improvement | $5,102 |
| Schpc | State Center, IA | Historic district maintenance | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Valley Men's Association | State Center, IA | Golf course trees | $1,812 |
| Scpd | State Center, IA | Party in the park/bags with the badges | $1,000 |
| Gutekunst Library | State Center, IA | Adventure passes | $325 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,843 | 18 |
| 2023 | $70,272 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349100146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1873380
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.