Joseph J Sinek Scholarship Trust
Invitation OnlyAlgona, Iowa · EIN 42-6336481 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$737K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $10,500 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $3,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $3,000 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,500 |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,500 |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,500 |
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,500 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,500 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarships for pocahontas area high school graduates | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $26,250 | 9 |
| 2023 | $31,900 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101621
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6336481
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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