Grants paid by The C Robert Brenton and Babette C Brenton Foundation
EIN 20-5701273 · Saint Louis, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
The C Robert Brenton and Babette C Brenton Foundation of Saint Louis, IA (EIN 20-5701273) reported 49 grants paid totaling $539,900 to 26 recipients in tax years 2019–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$539,900
49 grants
Recipients
26
distinct organizations
Tax years
2019–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | $213,500 | — |
| 2020 | 6 | $20,200 | — |
| 2021 | 10 | $19,100 | — |
| 2022 | 9 | $29,900 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | $73,200 | — |
| 2024 | 5 | $171,000 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | $13,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 26 recipients receiving the most from The C Robert Brenton and Babette C Brenton Foundation, by grants paid, out of 26 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living History Farms Foundation 42-6127198 | B | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $110,000 | 2024 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $102,000 | 2024 |
| Iowa State University Foundation 42-1143702 | B | Ames, IA | 1 | $100,000 | 2019 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation 42-1127544 | B | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $55,000 | 2023 |
| Des Moines Art Center 42-0680419 | B | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $49,000 | 2024 |
| Des Moine Metro Opera 23-7319903 | C | Indianola, IA | 2 | $26,000 | 2025 |
| Van Buren County Trails Association | U | Keosaqua, IA | 2 | $16,500 | 2021 |
| Cathedral Church of St Paul | U | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $14,200 | 2023 |
| Catedral Church of St Paul | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $12,100 | 2020 |
| Food Bank of Iowa 42-1177880 | B | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $11,500 | 2021 |
| Brenton Arboretum 31-1578089 | B | Dallas Center, IA | 4 | $11,000 | 2024 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Iowa | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $6,000 | 2019 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | U | Bonita Springs, FL | 1 | $4,000 | 2022 |
| Van Buren County Historical Society 23-7305113 | B | Keosauqua, IA | 1 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| Friends of Drake Public Library | U | Centerville, IA | 1 | $3,000 | 2022 |
| Wesley Acres Gratuity Fund | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $3,000 | 2022 |
| Tri Delta 75-2369413 | D | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| American Red Cross | U | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $2,800 | 2023 |
| Wesleylife Foundation 88-2893273 | B | Johnston, IA | 1 | $2,000 | 2023 |
| Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund | U | Glenview, IL | 2 | $1,500 | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 42-0540765 | C | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church 59-0766994 | C | Bonita Springs, FL | 2 | $700 | 2021 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | U | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| The Gow School 16-1034793 | B | South Wales, NY | 1 | $500 | 2019 |
| Oakleaf Foundation | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $500 | 2019 |
| The Garden Club of America 13-1626773 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 49 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Des Moines Metro Opera Indianola, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | ARTS EDUCATION | 202611339349101731 |
| 2025 | Tri Delta Dallas, TX | D | $3,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202611339349101731 |
| 2024 | St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral Des Moines, IA | U | $102,000 | paid | CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS SERVICES | 202512619349100316 |
| 2024 | Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | B | $40,000 | paid | ARTS EDUCATION | 202512619349100316 |
| 2024 | Living History Farms Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $20,000 | paid | HISTORICAL EDUCATION | 202512619349100316 |
| 2024 | Brenton Arboretum Dallas Center, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH NATURE | 202512619349100316 |
| 2024 | Van Buren County Historical Society Keosauqua, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | HISTORICAL EDUCATION | 202512619349100316 |
| 2023 | Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $40,000 | paid | PROTECT WILDLIFE AND LAND | 202403169349102115 |
| 2023 | Living History Farms Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $30,000 | paid | HISTORICAL EDUCATION | 202403169349102115 |
| 2023 | Wesleylife Foundation Johnston, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | CARE FOR THE ELDERLY | 202403169349102115 |
| 2023 | American Red Cross Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY | 202403169349102115 |
| 2023 | Cathedral Church of St Paul Des Moines, IA | U | $200 | paid | CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS SERVICES | 202403169349102115 |
| 2022 | Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | Cathedral Church of St Paul Des Moines, IA | U | $8,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | St Paul's Episcopal Church Bonita Springs, FL | U | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | Friends of Drake Public Library Centerville, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | Wesley Acres Gratuity Fund Des Moines, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | American Red Cross Des Moines, IA | U | $1,300 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund Glenview, IL | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | Brenton Arboretum Dallas Center, IA | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2022 | The Garden Club of America New York, NY | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202343199349105299 |
| 2021 | Cathedral Church of St Paul Des Moines, IA | U | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Wesley Acres Gratuity Fund Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Van Buren County Trails Association Keosaqua, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Brenton Arboretum Dallas Center, IA | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund Glenview, IL | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2021 | St Mary's Episcopal Church Bonita Springs, FL | C | $100 | paid | GENERAL CONTTRIBUTION | 202201369349105170 |
| 2020 | Catedral Church of St Paul Des Moines, IA | U | $6,100 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202131069349100708 |
| 2020 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202131069349100708 |
| 2020 | Brenton Arboretum Dallas Center, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202131069349100708 |
| 2020 | Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202131069349100708 |
| 2020 | St Mary's Episcopal Church Bonita Springs, FL | C | $600 | paid | GENERAL CONTTRIBUTION | 202131069349100708 |
| 2020 | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Des Moines, IA | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202131069349100708 |
| 2019 | Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | B | $100,000 | paid | BRENTON CENTER CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Living History Farms Urbandale, IA | C | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Des Moine Metro Opera Indianola, IA | C | $16,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Van Buren County Trails Association Keosaqua, IA | U | $15,500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Des Moines, IA | U | $6,000 | paid | GILEAD CAMPAIGN | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Catedral Church of St Paul Des Moines, IA | U | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | American Red Cross Des Moines, IA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | The Gow School South Wales, NY | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Oakleaf Foundation Des Moines, IA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
| 2019 | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Des Moines, IA | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202010999349100706 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202611339349101731 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202512619349100316 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202403169349102115 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202343199349105299 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202201369349105170 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202131069349100708 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202010999349100706 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/205701273.json.
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