Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County
Invitation OnlyBurlington, Iowa · EIN 42-1090677 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$81K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,090
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,090 and $2,090.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
37% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Scholarships | $13,030 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarships | $9,650 |
| Central College | Pella, IA | Scholarships | $4,180 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarships | $4,180 |
| Mt Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarships | $4,180 |
| St Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Scholarships | $4,180 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Grandview University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| University of Alabama Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| University of Minnesota Rochester | Rochester, MN | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| William Penn University | Oskaloosa, IA | Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarships | $1,290 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $1,290 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Scholarships | $1,290 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,890 | 27 |
| 2023 | $62,360 | 21 |
| 2022 | $77,238 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523289349100462
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1090677
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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