The Noble Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1427324 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$23,000
Total assets$31.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
58% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellipsis | Johnston, IA | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $175,000 |
| Lakeside Hospice | Pell City, AL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| On With Life | Ankeny, IA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | General purpose | $35,000 |
| St Clair Community Health Clinic | Pell City, AL | General purpose | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Baldwin County | Summerdale, AL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Eastview Community Center | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Anawim Housing Inc | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| St Simon Peter Episcopal Church | Pell City, AL | General purpose | $23,000 |
| Aspci - Pell City Al | Pell City, AL | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Gneral purpose | $15,000 |
| Jasper County Community Foundation | Newton, IA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hunger House International | El Paso, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Can Do Cancer | Ankeny, IA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pell City Museum | Pell City, AL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department | Perdido Beach, AL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Clair Children's Advocacy | Pell City, AL | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center Edmundson Art Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Angie's Dog House | Foley, AL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dental Connections Inc | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Houston Project | Houston, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,234,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $1,185,633 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,112,890 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611199349100146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1427324
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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