Martha Ellen Tye Foundation
Historical FunderMarshalltown, Iowa · EIN 42-1055988 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$27.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HEIDI DALAL CO MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOU |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 EAST MAIN, MARSHALLTOWN IA 50158 |
| Phone | 6417528340 |
| Form and materials | NARRATIVE, EXPLANATION OF PURPOSE OF GRANT, PROOF OF TAX-EXEMPT |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1, JUNE 1, SEPTEMBER 1, AND DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN MARSHALL COUNTY, IA OR SAN ANTONIO, TX |
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
32% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $260,000 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | Director's grant | $250,000 |
| Marshalltown Education Partnership Inc | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $80,000 |
| Trail Resources and Iowa Land Stewards Inc | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $55,000 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $50,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $40,000 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $39,390 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution scholarships | $37,500 |
| County of Marshall | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $25,000 |
| Opera San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Annual contribution | $25,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | San Antonio, TX | Annual contribution | $16,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection | San Antonio, TX | Annual contribution | $16,000 |
| The Magik Theatre | San Antonio, TX | Annual contribution | $15,000 |
| United Way of Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $12,770 |
| House of Compassion | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $9,000 |
| Friends of Marshalltown Public Library | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $7,700 |
| Child Adolescent and Parent Support Inc | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $6,630 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | State Center, IA | Annual contribution | $5,500 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | Marshalltown, IA | Marshalltown campus scholarships annual contribution | $5,000 |
| Discalced Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Director's grant | $5,000 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | Santa Monica, IA | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| National Institute for Health | Bethesa, MD | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Washington Dance Dept | Seattle, WA | Director's grant chamber dance co. | $5,000 |
| Albion Municipal Library | Albion, IA | Annual contribution | $4,950 |
| Friends of the Melbourne Public Library | Melbourne, IA | Annual contribution | $4,950 |
| Gilman Public Library | Gilman, IA | Annual contribution | $4,950 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | Legrand, IA | Annual contribution | $4,950 |
| Union Public Library | Union, IA | Annual contribution | $4,400 |
| Youth and Shelter Services of Marshall County | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Ashbille, NC | Annual contribution | $2,500 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Annual contribution | $2,500 |
| Orlando Museum of Art Inc | Orlando, FL | Annual contribution | $2,500 |
| Center Associates | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $2,100 |
| Iowa Valley Community College District | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $2,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Annual contribution | $1,400 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Annual contribution | $1,000 |
| Marshalltown Central Business District | Marshalltown, IA | Annual contribution | $1,000 |
| Grantmakers for Effective Organizations | Washington, DC | Annual contribution | $780 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,028,970 | 40 |
| 2023 | $885,113 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349100243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1055988
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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