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Bookey Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DES MOINES, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Pamela Bass-Bookey. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $12.6M. Total assets have grown from $517 in 2011 to $3.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Illinois and California. According to available records, Bookey Family Foundation has made 145 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $347K in 2022 to $830K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $1.1M distributed across 68 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $328K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 95 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Iowa, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$125
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bookey Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 145 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, DC, NY.
Bookey Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 145 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $328K.
Bookey Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bookey Family Foundation is headquartered in DES MOINES, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela-Bass Bookey | VP, SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harry Bookey | PRESIDENT, TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$863K
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$4M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$830K
Contributions
$3.2M
Net Investment Income
$525K
Distribution Amount
$173K
Total: $2.5M
Total Grants
145
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
95
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake UniversityTO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION | Des Moines, IA | $5K | 2024 |
| MadreTO SUPPORT WOMEN'S RIGHTS GLOBALLY | New York, NY | $137K | 2024 |
| Center For Gender & Refugee StudiesTO SUPPORT ACADEMIA RELATED TO GENER STUDIES | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| We Need Diverse BooksGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $56K | 2024 |
| Dc Central KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $47K | 2024 |
| District Of Columbia College Access ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $45K | 2024 |
| Mosaic Theater CompanyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $42K | 2024 |
| Echoing GreenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $37K | 2024 |
| Margaret'S VillageHOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2024 |
| Greater Washington Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2024 |
| Mujeres Unidas Y ActivasGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $27K | 2024 |
| Edlavitch DcjccGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $26K | 2024 |
| National Building MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2024 |
| Al Otro Lado IncGENERAL SUPPORT | San Ysidro, CA | $21K | 2024 |
| Horton'S KidsGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $21K | 2024 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $16K | 2024 |
| Des Moines Public Library FoundationTO SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE DES MOINES AREA | Des Moines, IA | $16K | 2024 |
| Friendship PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $16K | 2024 |
| Thrive DcGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2024 |
| Sakala InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Camden, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Planned ParenthoodHEALTH SERVICES | Des Moines, IA | $11K | 2024 |
| Institute For Justice And Democracy In HaitiGENERAL SUPPORT | Marshfield, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Everylibrary Institute NfpGENERAL SUPPORT | Berwyn, IL | $10K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Central IowaGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $10K | 2024 |
| Good Neighbor Settlement HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Brownsville, TX | $10K | 2024 |
| Iroc (Immigrant And Refugee Outreach Center)GENERAL SUPPORT | Mclean, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Des MoinesGENERAL SUPPORT | Waukee, IA | $10K | 2024 |
| Des Moines Metro OperaGENERAL SUPPORT | Indianola, IA | $6K | 2024 |
| Dc Youth Orchestra ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $6K | 2024 |
| Oakridge Neighborhood ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $6K | 2024 |
| Highlander Research And Education CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New Market, TN | $5K | 2024 |
| Ballet Theatre Of Des MoinesGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $5K | 2024 |
| International Crisis GroupGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2024 |
| Diaspora Community ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Des Moines Art CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2024 |
| Young Women'S Resource CenterTO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUNG WOMEN | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2024 |
| Greater Des Moines Public Art FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2024 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT/100 YEAR CELEBRATION | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2024 |
| Hope MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2024 |
| Isla Bean'S BabesFUNDRAISER TO CURE CYSTIC FIBROSIS | West Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2024 |
| JoppaGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2024 |
| By Degrees FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of IowaGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2024 |
| Miriam'S KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250 | 2024 |
| Des Moines SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $120K | 2023 |
| Uc Hastings FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2023 |
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