Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDubuque, Iowa · EIN 20-3663610 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$155K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckman Catholic High School | Dyersville, IA | Provide support | $58,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | Dyersville, IA | Provide support | $31,000 |
| Mercyone Dyersville | Dyersville, IA | Provide support | $15,000 |
| St Francis Xavier School | Dyersville, IA | Fund private education | $5,000 |
| Eohsj Northern Lieutenancy | Omaha, NE | Provide support | $3,400 |
| Gmhc Resource Center | Guttenberg, IA | Provide support | $3,000 |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | Guttenberg, IA | Provide support | $2,500 |
| Rural Iowa Community Food Pantry | Dyersville, IA | Provide support | $2,500 |
| Clarity Clinic | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $2,400 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Dyersville, IA | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Monument Health Foundation | Rapid City, SD | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of the Black Hills | Piedmont, SD | Provide support | $2,000 |
| Dyersville Fire Department | Dyersville, IA | Provide support | $1,500 |
| Focus | Golden, CO | Provide support | $1,500 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Provide support | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Farley Fire Department | Farley, IA | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Guttenberg Fire Department | Guttenberg, IA | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Hills and Dales | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Western Sd | Rapid City, SD | Provide support | $1,000 |
| National Mississippi River Museum | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Opening Doors | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $1,000 |
| St Raphael Catholic Church - Florida | Lehigh Acres, FL | Provide support | $1,000 |
| Area Residential Care | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | Kansas City, MO | Provide support | $500 |
| Catholic Worker House | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Divine Word College | Epworth, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Earlville Fire Department | Earlville, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Emmaus Pastorate | Edgewood, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | Provide support | $500 |
| Friends of Arizona Pbs | Phoenix, AZ | Provide support | $500 |
| Manchester Fire Department | Manchester, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Monticello Fire Department | Monticello, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| New Vienna Fire Department | New Vienna, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| Our Catholic Appeal 2025 | Orlando, FL | Provide support | $500 |
| Sisters of the Presentation | Dubuque, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| St Elizabeth Pastorate | Epworth, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| St Elizabeth Seton Elementary School | Rapid City, SD | Provide support | $500 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Provide support | $500 |
| St Patrick Church | Iowa City, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| St Luke's Foundation - Scholarship Fund | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarship fund | $500 |
| St Mary's Church | Guttenberg, IA | Provide support | $500 |
| The Mercy Center | Colorado Springs, CO | Provide support | $500 |
| Usc Leslie and William Mcmorrow | Los Angeles, CA | Provide support | $500 |
| Worthington Community Fire Department | Worthington, IA | Provide support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,300 | 47 |
| 2024 | $144,250 | 51 |
| 2023 | $157,900 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103093
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3663610
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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