The Geisler-Penquite Foundation
Historical FunderNewton, Iowa · EIN 23-7103845 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $373,977 and $382,861.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAN SKOKAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 924, NEWTON IA 50208 |
| Phone | 6417912874 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WHICH STATES AMOUNT OF REQUEST AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE REQUEST |
| 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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | Pella, IA | Endowment fund | $9,077,741 |
| Jasper Community Foundation-Newton | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $1,983,109 |
| Jasper County Historical Society | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $382,861 |
| Newton YMCA | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $382,861 |
| Progress Industries Foundation | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $382,861 |
| Colfax-Mingo Scholarships | Colfax, IA | Endowment fund | $382,861 |
| Mercy One Newton | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $382,861 |
| Isu Extension and Outreach | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $381,990 |
| Newton Dollars for Scholars | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $381,119 |
| Baxter Community Educational | Baxter, IA | Endowment fund | $380,988 |
| Project Awake | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $379,377 |
| Jasper Community Foundation-Mingo | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $375,022 |
| Wesley Park Centre Assisted Living | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $373,977 |
| Centre for Arts and Artists | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $370,014 |
| Iowa Sculpture Festival | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $370,014 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Newton, IA | Endowment fund | $368,926 |
| Sheepgate | Colfax, IA | Endowment fund | $356,515 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,713,097 | 21 |
| 2023 | $800,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531329349102878
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7103845
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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