The Gerdin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Liberty, Iowa · EIN 42-1462088 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.9M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$140.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $1,250,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | Regents center renovation project | $3,000,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | U of i health care catalyst fund support | $1,250,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Support for womens athletics scholarships | $1,250,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Naive t cell depletion research support | $550,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | General operating fund | $500,000 |
| Unitypoint Health St Luke's Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support for the abbe center for community mental health | $250,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Tahira K. hira professorship fund support | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter | West Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | Coralville, IA | Coralville asian festival support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,853,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $5,172,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,550,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640939349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1462088
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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