Underwood Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmes, Iowa · EIN 20-1487042 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$756K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$16.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,200 and $10,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Operational | $390,750 |
| Ascention Luthern Church | Ames, IA | Operational | $56,450 |
| Yss | Ames, IA | Operational | $25,000 |
| Ames Christian School | Ames, IA | Operational | $16,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | San Antonio, TX | Operational | $16,000 |
| Alphaomnicron Pi Foundaiton | Brentwood, TN | Operational | $15,500 |
| Calvary E Free Church | Walker, MN | Operational | $15,000 |
| The Bridge Home | Ames, IA | Operational | $15,000 |
| Western Washington Univ Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Operational | $15,000 |
| Kids Accross America Foundation | Branson, MO | Operational | $11,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinic | Ames, IA | Operational | $11,000 |
| Ferndale Community Services Coopera | Ferndale, WA | Operational | $10,000 |
| Food at First | Ames, IA | Operational | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Operational | $10,000 |
| Mid-Iowa Community Action Inc | Marshalltown, IA | Operational | $10,000 |
| Whatcom Land Trust | Bellingham, WA | Operational | $10,000 |
| Walker Area Food Shelf | Walker, MN | Operational | $10,000 |
| Mission to North America | Charlotte, NC | Operational | $8,547 |
| Kanakuk Ministries | Branson, MO | Operational | $6,500 |
| Matthew 25 House | Ames, IA | Operational | $6,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operational | $5,500 |
| Walker Area Community Center | Walker, MN | Operational | $5,500 |
| Ferndale Heritage Society | Ferndale, WA | Opertational | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Iowa Fire Association | Gilbert, IA | Operational | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Lutheran Church | Gilbert, IA | Operational | $5,000 |
| Nghc Inc | Naperville, IL | Operational | $5,000 |
| Gilbert Education Foundation | Gilbert, IA | Operational | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts 157 | Gilbert, IA | Operational | $3,300 |
| Cass County Historical Society | Walker, MN | Operational | $3,300 |
| Sublette County Historical Society | Pinedale, WY | Operational | $3,300 |
| Gilbert Community Historical Societ | Gilbert, IA | Operational | $3,000 |
| Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of AME | Des Moines, IA | Operational | $3,000 |
| Raising Readers | Ames, IA | Operational | $3,000 |
| Nishna Valley Family YMCA | Atlantic, IA | Operational | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operational | $2,700 |
| Tke Eductional Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Operational | $2,500 |
| The Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | Operational | $2,400 |
| Access | Ames, IA | Operational | $2,200 |
| Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance | Ames, IA | Operational | $2,200 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Des Moines, IA | Operational | $2,200 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Story County | Ames, IA | Operational | $2,000 |
| Friends of Walker Library | Walker, MN | Operational | $2,000 |
| Mary Greeley Foundation | Ames, IA | Operational | $2,000 |
| Friendship Ark | Ames, IA | Operational | $1,500 |
| Walker Fire Department | Walker, MN | Operational | $1,500 |
| Faith in Action for Cass County | Hackensack, MN | Operational | $1,200 |
| Friends of Iowa Public Television | Johnston, IA | Operational | $1,200 |
| Special Opympics | Washington, DC | Operational | $1,200 |
| Story County Comminuty Foundation | Ames, IA | Operational | $1,200 |
| Algona Community School Foundation | Algona, IA | Operational | $1,000 |
| Global Eye Mission | Eden Prairie, MN | Operational | $1,000 |
| Wings of Refuge | Ames, IA | Operational | $1,000 |
| The Arc Story County | Ames, IA | Operational | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $755,847 | 53 |
| 2024 | $691,656 | 51 |
| 2023 | $740,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1487042
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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