James W and Ella B Forster Charitable Trust
Historical FunderRock Rapids, Iowa · EIN 42-1305882 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $70,345.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRONTIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 1ST AVENUE, ROCK RAPIDS IA 51246 |
| Phone | 7124722537 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT FRONTIER BANK. |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY ON SEPTEMBER 30 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital | Rock Rapids, IA | Facility expansion | $183,685 |
| Rock Rapids Area Development Fdn | Rock Rapids, IA | Economic development | $70,345 |
| Atlas of Lyon County | Rock Rapids, IA | Expand thrift store/outreach | $36,000 |
| Lester Development Corporation | Lester, IA | Economic development | $7,500 |
| Rock Rapids Mural Society | Rock Rapids, IA | Murals | $7,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,530 | 6 |
| 2024 | $358,030 | 7 |
| 2023 | $317,530 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622529349101017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1305882
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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