Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation
Grinnell, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
39-1906775
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Grinnell, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
39-1906775
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Iowa, having disbursed a total of $568.4K across eight grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Ahrens Park Foundation
$1.8M
90%
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
$76.1K
4%
LINK Inc
$12.1K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$3.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation?
No. Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation give?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,583. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $568 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include Ahrens Park Foundation, Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, and LINK Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation?
Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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