Gerdin Charitable Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Gerdin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in North Liberty, Iowa with $64M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$64Mtotal assets

1997IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Gerdin Charitable Foundation has awarded

3 grantees · $3.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Luther College $2M
University Of Northern Iowa Foundation $1M
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center $550K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$6.3M
FY2019$7.7M
FY2020$4.6M
FY2021$4.1M
FY2022$1.3M
FY2023$3.6M

About Gerdin Charitable Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersNorth Liberty, Iowa
EIN421462088
IRS ruling1997

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gerdin Charitable Foundation?

Gerdin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in North Liberty, Iowa with $64M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Gerdin Charitable Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Gerdin Charitable Foundation?

Gerdin Charitable Foundation's EIN is 421462088. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Gerdin Charitable Foundation?

Private foundations like Gerdin Charitable Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Gerdin Charitable Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.