Wesley Mansfield and Irene Mansfield Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderTama, Iowa · EIN 42-1226535 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$745K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$19.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK HARRINGTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W 13TH ST, TAMA IA 52339 |
| Phone | 6414843000 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | WESLEY AND IRENE MANSFIELD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1000 W 13TH ST. TAMA IOWA 52339 ORGANIZATION'S APPLICATION FOR GRANT GENERAL GUIDELINES A)GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. B)THE FOCUS OF THE MANSFIELD FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES OF BELLE PLAINE AND TAMA IOWA AND ALBION NEBRASKA. C)APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY MAY 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACCEPTANCE. D)IF AWARDED, GRANTS ARE GENERALLY DISBURSED IN JULY OF EACH YEAR. PART 1: INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT ENTITY NAME:______________________ ADDRESS:______________________ CITY, STATE ZIP: ______________________ CONTACT NAME: ______________________ PHONE: ______________________ EMAIL: _____________________ A)IS THE APPLICANT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY? YES / NO B)IS THE APPLICANT A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION? YES / NO IF YOU ARE A NON-PROFIT, ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OR A COPY OF YOUR MOST RECENT FORM 990. IF YOU ARE A NON-PROFIT, ATTACH A LIST OF YOUR GOVERNING BO |
| Deadlines | MAY 15TH |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
51% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tama | Tama, IA | Safe routes to school project | $100,000 |
| South Tama Csd | Toledoa, IA | STEM program yr 8 of 10 | $100,000 |
| City of Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, IA | Pickleball court | $75,751 |
| City of Albion | Albion, NE | Albion housing program | $70,000 |
| City of Toledo | Toledo, IA | Stc resource officer yr 3 or 5 | $50,000 |
| Boone County Ag Ed Center | Albion, NE | General support | $40,000 |
| Boone County Beginnings | Albion, NE | General support & tuition assistance | $40,000 |
| Belle Plaine Com School Dist | Belle Plaine, IA | Housing trades program | $36,000 |
| Belle Plaine Com School Dist | Belle Plaine, IA | STEM program yr 8 of 10 | $30,000 |
| Boone Co Health Center Foundation | Albion, NE | General fund | $30,000 |
| City of Chelsea | Chelsea, IA | Library & playground improvements | $13,800 |
| City of Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, IA | Fire dept | $11,525 |
| Albion Area Arts Council | Albion, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Albion Education Foundation | Albion, NE | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Belle Plaine Comm School Dist Found | Belle Plaine, IA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Belle Plaine Comm School Dist Found | Belle Plaine, IA | STEM scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boone County Fairgrounds | Albion, NE | Electronic sign | $10,000 |
| Boone County Fitness Center | Albion, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Albion | Albion, NE | Park improvement fund | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Society | Albion, NE | Facility remodel | $10,000 |
| Petersburg Community Foundation | Petersburg, NE | Petersburg village campus | $10,000 |
| Stc Scholarship Foundation | Toledo, IA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Stc Scholarship Foundation | Toledo, IA | STEM scholarship | $10,000 |
| Belle Plaine Comm School Dist Found | Belle Plaine, IA | Athena art program | $5,300 |
| Albion Rose Hill Cemetery Inc | Albion, NE | Landscaping project | $5,000 |
| Boone Central School | Albion, NE | Cardinal kids club | $5,000 |
| Cedar River Rascals | Bartlett, NE | Splash pad | $5,000 |
| St Edwards Economic Development | Saint Edward, NE | Community center | $5,000 |
| Benton Co Volunteer Program | Vinton, IA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Akron Comm Church | Albion, NE | Hvac upgrade | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross-Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| City of Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine, IA | Sound park | $2,500 |
| Village of Primrose | Primrose, NE | Park improvements | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $745,376 | 33 |
| 2023 | $759,420 | 34 |
| 2021 | $701,924 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512549349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1226535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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