The Lampe Trust
Historical FunderKensett, Iowa · EIN 42-1327514 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$20K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$709K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DENNIS J WADLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 62335 110TH STREET, FONDA IA 50540 |
| Phone | 7122886254 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION STATING NAME & ADDRESS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITY, PURPOSE & COPY OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENT SHOWING INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RECOGNITION OF TAX-EXEMPT STAUS & NAME & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT. |
| Deadlines | FIRST FRIDAY OF AUGUST IN EACH YEAR, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THIS PRIVATE FOUNDAT |
| Restrictions | THE CRITERIA FOR AND AMOUNTS OF THE GRANTS ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY DEFINED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonda Golf Course | Fonda, IA | General support | $12,500 |
| City of Fonda | Fonda, IA | General support | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $32,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622519349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1327514
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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