THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Urbandale, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
42-6521745
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing support exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $569.3K across 66 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
West Des Moines, IA
$684K
13%
VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA
Des Moines, IA
$299.6K
6%
WEST DES MOINES CHRISTIAN CHURCH
WDM, IA
$280K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Arizona, 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 JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $569 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION, VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA, and WEST DES MOINES CHRISTIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN R AND ZELDA Z GRUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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