GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING
URBANDALE, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
42-1448004
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Gabus Foundation, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking in Iowa, having distributed a total of $425,000 across 33 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in relationship-based funding through invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DES MOINES COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
$1M
13%
DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
$1M
13%
FREEDOM FOR YOUTH MINISTRIES
$530K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING?
No. GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING give?
GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING 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 GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING make each year?
In 2024, GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $425 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING fund recently?
In 2024, GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DES MOINES COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE, DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, and FREEDOM FOR YOUTH MINISTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING?
GABUS FOUNDATION C/O IOWA STATE BANK/MATT SPADING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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