Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$2K – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
62
Repeat grantees
48
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesAPRIL 30
ContactFoundation Source · 8008390054
MaterialsWWW.FSREQUESTS.COM/BERTHASTEBENS
RestrictionsMUST BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS LOCATED IN CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IOWA

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Scott Brown
Dir, Pres
Todd Blodgett
Dir, Sec
Gregory C Nicholas
Dir, Treas, VP
Gary Blodgett
Dir
Harold R Winston Part-year
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
$29K
Harold R Winston See Genl Explntn
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
$30K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
470
Total grants awarded
$1.8M
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$30K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$143K
39 grants
2023
$141K
38 grants
2022
$122K
32 grants
2021
$140K
34 grants
2020
$128K
33 grants
2019
$114K
28 grants
2018
$159K
42 grants
2017
$177K
43 grants
2016
$190K
38 grants
2015
$204K
50 grants
2014
$120K
47 grants
2013
$144K
46 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$85K
11 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$72K
11 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$70K
Niacc
6 grants · IA
$70K
7 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$68K
10 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$57K
12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$54K
North Iowa Community Action Center
4 grants · IA
$47K
11 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$43K
5 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$42K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

North Iowa Community Action Organization
Mason City Early Childhood Center
IA · TY 2024
$8K
Freedom Inn His Grace Ministry
Fire Alarm System Completion Costs
IA · TY 2024
$7K
Community Kitchen of North Iowa
Purchase of Food and Meal Supplies
IA · TY 2024
$6K
Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa
Enhancing Women's Health Imaging at MercyOne North Iowa
IA · TY 2024
$6K
Meals on Wheels of Mason City Inc
Sliding Fee Scale Program
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Stebens Childrens Theatre
Scholarship Fund for low and moderate income families
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Stebens Childrens Theatre
Scholarship Fund
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Elderbridge Agency on Aging
Client Assistance
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Clear Lake Development Foundation
Building a Bright Future Capital Campaign
IA · TY 2024
$5K
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation
Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
IA · TY 2024
$5K
North Iowa Band Festival Foundation
North Iowa Band Festival
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Caring Pregnancy Center
Building Expertise for Better Client Outcomes
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses
IA · TY 2024
$4K
Clear Lake Classical Incorporated
Music room renovation
IA · TY 2024
$4K
North Iowa Vocational Center Inc
Exterior Safety & Preservation Improvements
IA · TY 2024
$4K
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
To purchase Camp Tanglefoot Paddle Boards and Paddles
IA · TY 2024
$4K
Best Buddies International Inc
Best Buddies Friendship & Leadership Development Program in Mason City
IA · TY 2024
$4K
City of Mason City
Puppet Shows for the MacNider Museum
IA · TY 2024
$4K
Central Springs Community School District
College Scholarship Fund
IA · TY 2024
$4K
River City Society for Historic Preservation
Stockman House Senior Recogntion Week
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Senior Citizens Center
Insurance Fund
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Mollies Mission
Building Renovations- Flooring
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Niad Center for Human Development
Holistic Healing & Coping Baskets Initiative
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Childrens Cancer Connection
Cerro Gordo County Camp Heart Connection Camperships
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Christmas Cheer Fund Inc
General & Unrestricted
IA · TY 2024
$3K
One Vision
One Vision Nursing Simulation Lab: Advancing Care Through Training
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Mason City Community Theatre Inc
Presenting Sponsor/Production Costs
IA · TY 2024
$3K
North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom
Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms in Cerro Gordo County Schools
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc
Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc
Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Young Mens Christian Association
YMCA and Rehabilitation Center
IA · TY 2024
$3K
United to Serve With Passion and Purpose
Bash at the Lake Music Festival
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Swaledale Fire Department
To purchase Lockers & Gear-Drying Cabiner
IA · TY 2024
$2K
N-compass Inc
Iowa Project AWARE
IA · TY 2024
$2K
North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum
Music Experience Center Grant Piano
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Mason City Foundation
Updating Outdoor Lighting
IA · TY 2024
$2K
The Salvation Army
Meeting Personal Needs
IA · TY 2024
$1K
The Salvation Army
Program Supplies
IA · TY 2024
$500
Young Mens Christian Association
Elliptical machine replacements
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Clear Lake Classical Incorporated
Band/Music room renovation
IA · TY 2023
$7K
North Iowa Community Action Organization
Central Office Parking Lot
IA · TY 2023
$6K
Community Kitchen of North Iowa
FOR Purchase of Food and Meal Products
IA · TY 2023
$6K
North Iowa Vocational Center Inc
Revitalizing the Globe Gazette for Mental Health SERVICES
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Camp Tanglefoot Sunfish Sailboats
IA · TY 2023
$5K
North Iowa Band Festival Foundation
85th North Iowa Band Festival
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa
Non-invasive Bilirubin Monitoring for NICU Babies
IA · TY 2023
$5K
North Iowa Area Community College Foundation
Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Humane Society of North Iowa
Miracle Fund: Care for Animals with Urgent and Special Medical Needs
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Caring Pregnancy Center
Specialized Training to Advance Client Care
IA · TY 2023
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.