The Accel Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaverly, Iowa · EIN 20-8359918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$63K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,063
Total assets$90K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
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
7% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Family | Waverly, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Dsm Chapter | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Linn Co | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support - 160th anniv. | $5,000 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Waverly Childcare | Waverly, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Mckinney-Vento homeless program support | $2,500 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Capacity campaign | $2,500 |
| Waypoint Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $1,667 |
| Willis Dady | Cedar Rapids, IA | Hops for housing support | $1,500 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Zach johnson classic support | $1,500 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Fundraiser support | $1,064 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Fundraiser support | $1,063 |
| Hacap | Hiawatha, IA | Fundraiser support | $1,063 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Cedar Rapids, IA | Banquet support | $1,000 |
| Foundation 2 | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Iowa Donor Network | North Liberty, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Forever Strong Children's Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $350 |
| Waverly Rotary Club | Waverly, IA | Food insecurity fundraiser support | $300 |
| Larrabee Center | Waverly, IA | Trinkets & togs fashion show fundraiser support | $250 |
| YWCA Women of Persimmon | Waterloo, IA | Banquet support | $250 |
| Radiant Church | Cedar Rapids, IA | Foster youth graduation celebration support | $200 |
| Jdrf | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $130 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Cancer Center Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Hope blooms support | $120 |
| Easter Seals Inc | Chicago, IL | Saddle club event support | $100 |
| Friends of Iowa Casa | Urbandale, IA | Julie's jamboree support | $100 |
| Willis Dady | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support - pop can donation | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,717 | 27 |
| 2024 | $29,388 | 33 |
| 2023 | $56,925 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349101790
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8359918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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