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Gabus Family Foundation is a private corporation based in URBANDALE, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Wells Fargo Bank. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $766K. Total assets have decreased from $3.3M in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa. According to available records, Gabus Family Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $294K in 2020 to $361K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $491K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 9 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.
Gabus Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA.
Gabus Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K.
Gabus Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gabus Family Foundation is headquartered in URBANDALE, IA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Gabus | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Peterson | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dee Kading | TREASURER & | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$371K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$361K
Contributions
$366K
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$52K
Total: $167K
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL PURPOSE | Johnston, IA | $100K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of IowaGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| City Of UrbandaleGENERAL PURPOSE | Urbandale, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Dorothy'S HouseGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| EllipsisGENERAL PURPOSE | Johnston, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Puppy Jake FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $20K | 2023 |
| Rhythms Of GraceGENERAL PURPOSE | Dallas Center, IA | $16K | 2023 |
| Safe Families For ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSE | Wes Des Moines, IA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hoover Meredith Learning CommunityGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Freedom For Youth MinistriesGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $100K | 2022 |
| Urbandale Food PantryGENERAL PURPOSE | Urbandale, IA | $50K | 2022 |
| Wildwood Hills RanchGENERAL PURPOSE | St Charles, IA | $50K | 2022 |
| Can PlayGENERAL PURPOSE | West Des Moines, IA | $30K | 2022 |
| Des Moines Metro OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | Indianola, IA | $25K | 2022 |
| Great Outdoors FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $40K | 2021 |
| Making A Connection Camp Macc ProgrGENERAL PURPOSE | Urbandale, IA | $60K | 2020 |
| Friend Of The Grimes Public LibraryGENERAL PURPOSE | Grimes, IA | $25K | 2020 |
| Wildwood Hill IncGENERAL PURPOSE | St Charles, IA | $24K | 2020 |
| Grimes Volunteer Support ServicesGENERAL PURPOSE | Grimes, IA | $6K | 2020 |
| City Serve IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $6K | 2020 |
| Military Tribute ConcertGENERAL PURPOSE | Urbandale, IA | $5K | 2020 |
| Everybody Wins - Iowa IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2020 |
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