Private Foundation · IA
Carstens Educational Fund
Cherokee, IA · EIN 207113069 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$895K
Total Giving
$135K
Grants on File
2
Average Grant
$68K
Giving Radius
Where Carstens Educational Fund Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
On trust's application form.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Preference for graduates of River Valley School District.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee, IA | $80K | 2021 |
| Cherokee, IA | $55K | 2022 |
2 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $812K | $41K | $35K | $7K |
| 2022 | $844K | $43K | $25K | $62K |
| 2021 | $888K | $43K | $24K | $86K |
| 2020 | $786K | — | $29K | $6K |
| 2019 | $872K | — | $27K | $6K |
| 2015 | $488K | — | $28K | $30K |
| 2014 | $497K | — | $27K | $36K |
| 2013 | $522K | — | $27K | $22K |
| 2012 | $495K | — | $26K | $4K |
| 2011 | $475K | — | $18K | $4K |
Section VII
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