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John And Ann Ghrist Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DES MOINES, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is John H Ghrist. It holds total assets of $623K. Annual income is reported at $364K. Total assets have grown from $482K in 2011 to $618K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa. According to available records, John And Ann Ghrist Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $143K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $31K and $40K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $40K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Iowa and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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John And Ann Ghrist Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, NY.
John And Ann Ghrist Family Foundation has distributed a total of $143K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Grants will be made to 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations.
John And Ann Ghrist Family Foundation is headquartered in DES MOINES, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ghrist | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John H Ghrist | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$35K
Total Assets
$618K
Fair Market Value
$631K
Net Worth
$618K
Grants Paid
$31K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$31K
Total: $121K
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$143K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaOPERATIONS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Iowa State University FoundationOPERATIONS | Ames, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of IowaOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Des Moines Community PlayhouseOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage FoundationOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| West Des Moines LibraryOPERATIONS | West Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Iowa Public Radio IncOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Greater Des Moines Botannical GardenOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Edmundson Art Foundation Inc (Des Moines Art Center)OPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Living History Farms FoundationOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Services Of Iowa (Everystep)OPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Iowa Public Television FoundationOPERATIONS | Johnston, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Des Moines Public Library FoundationOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Des Moines Symphony FoundationOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $6K | 2021 |
| Des Moines Public LibraryOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2021 |
| Des Moines SymphonyOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2021 |
| Iowa Public TelevisionOPERATIONS | Johnston, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Living History FarmsOPERATIONS | Urbandale, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Greater Des Moines Botannical CenterOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Des Moines Art CenterOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Every StepOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Iowa Public RadioOPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Central IowaOPERATIONS | West Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2020 |
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