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THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $6.9M across 4 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
Iowa City, IA
$19.1M
35%
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
AMES, IA
$7M
13%
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION
Cedar Falls, IA
$5.2M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$400K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 18 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Washington. 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 THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $400 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.