The Morgan E Cline Perpetual Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCenterville, Iowa · EIN 47-7016421 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $80,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALISON FRASER |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 N 13TH ST, CENTERVILLE IA 52544 |
| Phone | 6414371025 |
| Form and materials | THE MORGAN E. CLINE FOUNDATION FUNDS CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN AND AROUND APPANOOSE COUNTY IN OUR FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT, SENIORS AND HEALTHCARE, AND CULTURE AND THE ARTS. FUNDING IS AWARDED ANNUALLY, WITH A CALL FOR LETTERS OF INQUIRY GOING OUT TYPICALLY IN AUGUST EACH YEAR. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES AT THIS TIME. |
| Restrictions | ANY GRANT AWARDED WILL REQUIRE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE RECIPIENT THAT THE FUNDS WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. EACH RECIPIENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT STATUS. IT IS INTENDED THAT AWARDEE ORGANIZATIONS BE LOCATED IN AND AROUND APPANOOSE COUNTY, IOWA. WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WITH: 501(C)(3) STATUS THAT ARE ALSO 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) PUBLIC CHARITIES. CHURCHES, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES LIKE FIRE DEPARTMENTS OR PUBLIC LIBRARIES UNDERTAKING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OR TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE 509(A)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. AS SPECIAL RULES APPLY TO SOME OF THESE TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THEY CONTACT THE FOUNDATION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR ELIGIBILITY. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College Foundation | Ottumwa, IA | Construction of new facility | $100,000 |
| Rathbun Lake YMCA | Centerville, IA | Facility improvements | $80,000 |
| City of Exline | Exline, IA | Cemetery maintenance | $1,000 |
| Furever Friends Rescue of Appanoose Inc | Centerville, IA | Charitable operations | $500 |
| The Lord's Cupboard | Centerville, IA | Charitable operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $213,900 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622339349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7016421
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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