Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWaterloo, Iowa · EIN 42-1480934 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Frances Molinaro |
|---|---|
| Address | 1409 Olympic Drive, Waterloo IA 50701 |
| Phone | 3192335474 |
| Form and materials | Name of organization; its charitable purpose; a description of its needs for charitable funds; tax exempt status |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
5% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley Catholic Schools | Waterloo, IA | Primary school education | $25,000 |
| Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | help impact healthcare needs of the Cedar Valley | $25,000 |
| Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission | Waterloo, IA | Sponsor golf tournament | $20,000 |
| St Edwards Church | Waterloo, IA | Religious education | $20,000 |
| OneIowa | Des Moines, IA | Support for the LGTBQ Community | $20,000 |
| Little Warrior | Brookfield, WI | Fight childhood cancer | $15,000 |
| Cedar Fallls Community Theater | Cedar Falls, IA | Support the performing arts | $15,000 |
| MercyOne Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Medical | $15,000 |
| Waterloo Community Playhouse | Waterloo, IA | Support performing arts | $10,000 |
| Friends of NCC Charitable Trust | Waterloo, IA | Promote National Cattle Congress | $5,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Providing food to those in need | $5,000 |
| NAMI of Black Hawk County | Waterloo, IA | Advocacy & education regarding mental illness | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Waterloo, IA | Assistance to poor | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Education | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Waterloo, IA | Help for single mothers & young women aging out of foster care. Provide transitional housing. | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | Waterloo, IA | Educational programs on Iowa's national heritage & caring for the environment | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley | Waterloo, IA | Programs for the Cedar Valley's Youth | $1,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | Building houses for the poor | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $158,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513199349101356
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1480934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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