Robert Hartwig Charitable Trust
Historical FunderCherokee, Iowa · EIN 83-6885183 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,603 and $13,206.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JARED KOCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 W WILLOW, CHEROKEE IA 51012 |
| Phone | 7122253000 |
| JKOCH@CHEROKEESTATEBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS PROVIDED BY TRUSTEE |
| Deadlines | MAY 1ST |
| Restrictions | 15% OF THE NET INCOME OF THE TRUST SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO MIDWEST CHRISTIAN SERVICES. 15% OF THE NET INCOME OF THE TRUST SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO ONE OR MORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED WITH THE CHEROKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE FORMER AURELIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE REMAINING 70% OF THE NET INCOME OF THE TRUST SHALL BE USED FOR STUDENT LOANS TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION. THE TRUSTEE IS ALSO REFINANCING CURRENT STUDENT LOANS FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT SHALL RESIDE IN THE CHEROKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS DEFINED AT THE TIME OF GRADUATION OR THE FORMER AURELIA SCHOOL DISTRICT AS DEFINED AS THE AURELIA SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIOR TO ITS MERGER WITH THE ALTA SCHOOL DISTRICT. STUDENTS WHO ARE TO BE A RECIPIENT OF THE FUNDS WILL BE SELECTED BASED ON ACADEMIC ABILITY, CITIZENSHIP AND NEED. |
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Christian Services | Peterson, IA | Provide a home & children services | $13,206 |
| Cherokee Comminity Schools | Cherokee, IA | Educational needs for children | $6,603 |
| Alta-Aurelia Community Schools | Aurelia, IA | Educational needs for children | $6,603 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,412 | 3 |
| 2024 | $44,703 | 3 |
| 2023 | $47,388 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101539
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-6885183
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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