Maurice and Velda Fitzgerald Charity Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoone, Iowa · EIN 27-3208691 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$291K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,170 and $50,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Area Veterans Center | Boone, IA | To assist with the mission of creating a veterans center to support veterans and their families and communities of boone county | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Boone, IA | To help reach out to the larger community through liturgy, education, & service | $69,542 |
| Sacred Heart School General Fund | Boone, IA | To assist with mission of providing catholic education to children | $50,000 |
| Souix City Diocese | Souix City, IA | To help the community at large | $35,000 |
| Impact Community Action Center | Boone, IA | Help provide safe and affordable housing for low income families & indivduals | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army of Boone County | Boone, IA | To help provide assitance and relief for those who need it. | $15,000 |
| Continental Auctioneers School | Buffalo Center, IA | To provide scholarships to students going through auctioneer school. | $4,170 |
| Everystep Care Support Services | Des Moines, IA | Support mission of providing support to people during lifes most challenging moments | $1,000 |
| Boone County Relay for Life | Hagerstown, MD | To support mission of improving lives of people with cancer and their families, through advocacy, research and patient support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,712 | 9 |
| 2024 | $274,375 | 10 |
| 2023 | $243,581 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3208691
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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