John P and Lawrence J Giacoletto Foundation
Historical FunderMarion, Iowa · EIN 20-1777917 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$395K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DICK DEARINGER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1149, MARION IA 52302 |
| Phone | 3196511888 |
| INFO@GIACOLETTO.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE GRANT INQUIRY AND GRANT APPLICATION ON WEBSITE AT WWW.GIACOLLETTO.ORG. GRANTS ARE FOR EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF LIFE. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED THROUGH ROSE-HULMAN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BOTH IN TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA; AND KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. FOR LIBRARIES, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL GRANTS, SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE GIACOLETTO.ORG WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE 3-31, 6-30, 9-30, & 12-31 |
| Restrictions | NO REQUESTS FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL BE CONSIDERED. AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO UNITED STATES CHARITIES & SCHOOLS ONLY. |
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
11% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN | John P. & lawrence J. giacoletto scholarship | $50,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Jefferson hs aerospace engineering program & metro hs manufacturing and robotics program | $36,800 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | West side library project - 2nd of 4 payments | $30,000 |
| Cedar Amateur Astronomers Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Roll off mounting system | $21,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cedar Rapids, IA | School outreach program | $20,000 |
| New Bohemian Innovation Collarborative | Cedar Rapids, IA | K-12 programming | $20,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | John P. & lawrence J. giacoletto scholarship | $15,000 |
| Linn-Mar School Foundation | Marion, IA | Microscopes/Portable carts | $15,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Church | Cedar Rapids, IA | Tuition asistance program | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids, IA | Children's educational programming | $10,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | "Catalyst for change" programming | $10,000 |
| Heartland Youth for Christ | Cedar Rapids, IA | Lab academic enrichment program | $10,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Cedar Rapids, IA | Tuition assistance program | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Ja biztown mobile program | $10,000 |
| Kirkwood Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Barbara allen scholarship | $10,000 |
| Linn-Mar School Foundation | Marion, IA | Orchestra programing | $10,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Male training manikin | $10,000 |
| Patrons for Performing Arts | Cedar Rapids, IA | Replacement of obsolete lighting | $10,000 |
| Revival Theatre Company | Cedar Rapids, IA | Second stage series | $10,000 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | English programs for immigrants/refugees | $8,000 |
| Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2024 music festival | $8,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | John P. & lawrence J. giacoletto scholarship | $8,000 |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | Continuing education | $7,620 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | Summer camp education program | $7,500 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Marion, IA | 2024-2025 season | $6,000 |
| South Vermillion Community Schools | Clinton, IN | Vex/Rec materials- | $5,800 |
| Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids Dba Playtime Poppy Children's Theatre | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3 - support educational programming | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Marion Public Library | Marion, IA | Dolly parton library initiative | $5,000 |
| Tanager Place | Cedar Rapids, IA | Freedom schools STEM programming | $5,000 |
| Marion Independent School Foundation | Marion, IA | Purchase of a virbraphone | $2,700 |
| Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Metro North | Cedar Rapids, IA | Metro xmas gifts | $2,500 |
| Clinton Indiana Public Library | Clinton, IA | Dolly parton imagination library | $2,000 |
| Clinton Indiana Public Library | Clinton, IN | Summer reading program | $2,000 |
| Friends of Hiawatha Public Library | Hiawatha, IA | Support robins, iowa -dolly parton's imagination library | $1,000 |
| Hiawatha Public Library | Hiawatha, IA | STEM kits | $920 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $394,840 | 35 |
| 2023 | $394,600 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1777917
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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