Private foundation · Grinnell, IA

Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation

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Typical grant size
$352 $1K $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
41
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Deadlines3 31 2024
ContactGMG Foundation Scholarship · 6412698000
MaterialsDan Agnew Scholarship Grinnell High School Guidance Office 1333 Sunset St. Grinnell IA. Completed application personal and college information form questionnaire and personal reference form completed by a non-family member. Essay not to exceed one page typed and double-spaced: Briefly describe the importance of good character and leadership giving a personal illustration. Current transcript or report card first semester senior year
RestrictionsMust be a graduate in the top 40 percent of the class. Successfully demonstrate character and leadership. Participate in extracurricular school and community activities. Be accepted for post-secondary education with intent to study education agriculture or business.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Jeffrey Menary
President
Lauren Augustin
Vice President
Michelle Papendick
Treasurer
Kami Holmes
Director
Todd Milburn
Director
David Miller
Director
Nicolle Smith
Director
David Wingert
Director
Mandy Hudnut
Secretary
Carla Kelling
Director
Barb Baker
Director Manager
Shannon Arendt
Director
Hutch Kracht
Treasurer
Peg German
Director
Kevin Dowling
Director

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

Payout rate · TY 2024
181998.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
420
Total grants awarded
$1.9M
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$150K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$555K
98 grants
2023
$433K
90 grants
2022
$312K
82 grants
2021
$232K
75 grants
2020
$342K
75 grants

Top recipients

316 grants · WI
$1.2M
1 grant · IA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
2 grants · IA · ≈ likely match
$113K
3 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$30K
University of Iowa Foundation
3 grants · IA
$30K
Mayflower Homes Inc
1 grant · IA
$25K
1 grant · IA · ✓ Exact match
$24K
2 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$21K
City of Grinnell Parks and Rec
1 grant · IA
$20K
Grinnell Historical Museum
1 grant · IA
$20K

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

Greater Greenfield Community Foundation
Greenfield Tornado Relief Fund
IA · TY 2024
$150K
Mayflower Homes Inc
Grant for ADA Compliant Van
IA · TY 2024
$25K
United Way of Central Iowa
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$24K
Grinnell Historical Museum
Grant for Renovation of New Museum Space
IA · TY 2024
$20K
Grinnell Fire Department
Supplies for Ambulance-2nd of 3 Annual pmts
IA · TY 2024
$20K
City of Grinnell Parks and Rec
Sona Arch-Central Park update
IA · TY 2024
$20K
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
Grinnell Education Partnership 1st of 3rd year commitment
IA · TY 2024
$20K
Grinnell United Way
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$19K
Montezuma Community Development
Playground Equipment Grant
IA · TY 2024
$18K
Iowa College Foundation
Scholarship program for 2024-2025
IA · TY 2024
$14K
St Frances Manor Foundation
Automatic Door Locking System Grant
IA · TY 2024
$13K
University of Northern Iowa Foundation
Project #211888 Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Scholarship
IA · TY 2024
$11K
Iowa State University Foundation
Annual GMG Foundation Scholarships 2024-2025
IA · TY 2024
$10K
University of Iowa Foundation
2024-2025 Scholarships
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Jpk Fund
JPK Fund-Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Ahrens Park Foundation
ADA Access Improvement Grant
IA · TY 2024
$10K
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Iowa Health Care Lawnmower Safety Program
IA · TY 2024
$10K
University of Iowa Foundation
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center-2024 pledge 4th of 5 years
IA · TY 2024
$10K
University of Iowa Foundation
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center-2024 pledge 4th of 5 years
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency
Four Ev Fire Blankets
IA · TY 2024
$8K
United Way of Jasper County
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Lynnville Sully Comm School Foundation
Teacher Grant Funds
IA · TY 2024
$5K
On With Life
In Kind Match for Family Housing
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Iowa Abi Foundation
Grant funding
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Ms Run the Us Inc
Michelle Papendick Sponsorship
WI · TY 2024
$5K
Iowa Jobs for Americas Graduates
BGM School District-school work program
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Grinnell Newburg School Foundation
Funding Support Grant
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
Business Partner in Philanthropy 2nd of 3 years
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Grinnell School of Music
Funding for Challenge Grant
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Claude and Dolly Ahrens Foundation
Operational Funds
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Mahaska County YMCA
Swim Lesson Program Funding
IA · TY 2024
$5K
United Way of East Central Iowa
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Brooklynbear Creek Community Fund
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$4K
Tiger Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Fund Grant
IA · TY 2024
$4K
Montezuma Community Fund
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Masons Light House
Employee Competition Matching Funds
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Blank Childrens Hospital Child Life
Employee Competition Matching Funds
IA · TY 2024
$3K
United Way of Mahaska County
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Kellogg Community Chest
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$3K
United Way of Story County
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Poweshiek County Public Health
BMG Milage Club Grant
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Iowa Kitchen Inc
Grant Funding
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Lynnville United Fund
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$2K
North Mahaska Band Dept
Grant Funding for Band Instruments
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Bereavement Support Grant
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Sully United Fund
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$1K
Tama County Community Foundation South Tama
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$1K
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe Counties
United Way employee matching donation
NC · TY 2024
$1K
Marion County United Way
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$1K
Marshalltown Area United Way
United Way employee matching donation
IA · TY 2024
$1K

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