Robert V and Shirley V Dahl Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmes, Iowa · EIN 39-1901994 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$650
Total assets$728K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
64% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Carlisle Parks | Carlisle, IA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Rockies | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Volunteers of America | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Food at First | Ames, IA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Community PTO | Boone, IA | Charitable | $900 |
| Climate Generation | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $750 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Ames, IA | Charitable | $650 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| Boone Area Human Society | Boone, IA | Charitable | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $500 |
| Farm Rescue | Horace, ND | Charitable | $500 |
| Oswit Land Trust | Palm Springs, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| YMCA of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Scenic Valley Chapter National Wild Turkey Foundation | Boone, IA | Charitable | $400 |
| Stanhope Public Library | Stanhope, IA | Charitable | $400 |
| Knights of Columbus Boone | Boone, IA | Charitable | $300 |
| Imagination Library of Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable | $260 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies | Brighton, CO | Charitable | $240 |
| Boykin Spaniel Foundation | Camden, SC | Charitable | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,300 | 25 |
| 2024 | $24,350 | 17 |
| 2023 | $30,710 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101568
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1901994
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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