Grants paid by Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
EIN 42-1280907 · Wilmington, DE · Form 990-PF, Part XV
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation of Wilmington, DE (EIN 42-1280907) reported 246 grants paid totaling $946,429 to 67 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
$946,429
246 grants
Recipients
67
distinct organizations
Tax years
2019–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 42 | $159,000 | — |
| 2020 | 28 | $114,000 | — |
| 2021 | 33 | $128,053 | — |
| 2022 | 34 | $139,576 | — |
| 2023 | 32 | $122,000 | — |
| 2024 | 38 | $141,000 | — |
| 2025 | 39 | $142,800 | — |
Top recipients
The 67 recipients receiving the most from Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation, by grants paid, out of 67 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation 23-7023677 | B | Mason City, IA | 11 | $85,000 | 2025 |
| Clear Lake Classical Incorporated 47-2105861 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 7 | $45,500 | 2025 |
| North Iowa Community Action Organization 42-0921505 | B | Mason City, IA | 5 | $42,000 | 2025 |
| Young Mens Christian Association 42-0680330 | B | Mason City, IA | 5 | $39,000 | 2025 |
| Caring Pregnancy Center 42-1276848 | B | Mason City, IA | 7 | $36,500 | 2025 |
| Elderbridge Agency On Aging 42-1155559 | B | Mason City, IA | 7 | $34,000 | 2025 |
| Community Kitchen of North Iowa 42-1285253 | B | Mason City, IA | 7 | $30,500 | 2025 |
| North Iowa Band Festival Foundation 42-1446860 | B | Mason City, IA | 6 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa 42-1229151 | B | Mason City, IA | 4 | $28,100 | 2025 |
| City of Mason City | U | Mason City, IA | 11 | $28,000 | 2025 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa 42-0698218 | B | Urbandale, IA | 7 | $27,500 | 2025 |
| Stebens Childrens Theatre 42-1272073 | B | Mason City, IA | 6 | $26,000 | 2025 |
| Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc 27-0011922 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 7 | $24,500 | 2025 |
| Meals On Wheels of Mason City Inc 42-0954145 | B | Mason City, IA | 5 | $22,000 | 2025 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | U | Mason City, IA | 6 | $21,055 | 2025 |
| North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom 86-1072827 | B | Garner, IA | 7 | $21,000 | 2025 |
| North Iowa Vocational Center Inc 42-0951757 | B | Mason City, IA | 7 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Health for Life Inc | U | Rockwell, IA | 2 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| River City Society for Historic Preservation 42-1310777 | B | Mason City, IA | 7 | $18,100 | 2025 |
| Niad Center for Human Development 42-1080685 | B | Mason City, IA | 7 | $17,900 | 2025 |
| Central Springs Community School District | U | Manly, IA | 7 | $17,000 | 2025 |
| Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb 42-1471727 | B | Des Moines, IA | 6 | $16,500 | 2024 |
| Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation 42-1505507 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $16,076 | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | U | Mason City, IA | 6 | $15,500 | 2025 |
| Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc 20-0597324 | B | Fort Dodge, IA | 6 | $14,948 | 2025 |
| Senior Citizens Center 42-6076072 | B | Mason City, IA | 6 | $14,500 | 2025 |
| Youth and Shelter Services Inc - Francis Lauer You | U | Mason City, IA | 4 | $13,500 | 2023 |
| Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center 42-0938576 | B | Mason City, IA | 5 | $13,000 | 2023 |
| River City Sculptures On Parade Inc 46-0701185 | B | Mason City, IA | 4 | $12,500 | 2022 |
| Childrens Cancer Connection 42-1313167 | B | Johnston, IA | 5 | $12,000 | 2025 |
| Swaledale Fire Department | U | Swaledale, IA | 4 | $11,500 | 2025 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | U | Windsor Heights, IA | 3 | $11,000 | 2025 |
| Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Inc 42-1501295 | B | Mason City, IA | 2 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Humane Society of North Iowa 42-6079047 | B | Mason City, IA | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Mason City Public Library 42-1263454 | C | Mason City, IA | 3 | $8,000 | 2024 |
| Handicap Village - One Vision | U | Clear Lake, IA | 3 | $7,250 | 2023 |
| Freedom Inn His Grace Ministry 81-3699521 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $7,000 | 2025 |
| Mason City Community Theatre Inc 23-7027000 | B | Mason City, IA | 2 | $7,000 | 2025 |
| Healthy Harvest of North Iowa 47-2868649 | C | Kanawha, IA | 2 | $7,000 | 2021 |
| Mason City Foundation 42-1375606 | B | Mason City, IA | 4 | $6,700 | 2025 |
| Youth and Shelter Services Inc 42-1051609 | C | Mason City, IA | 2 | $6,000 | 2025 |
| North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum 26-1160215 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 3 | $6,000 | 2025 |
| Best Buddies International Inc 52-1614576 | B | Miami, FL | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Mollies Mission 84-4015359 | B | Nora Springs, IA | 2 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Wright On the Park Inc 20-3306274 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Clear Lake Development Foundation 42-1082749 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| United to Serve With Passion and Purpose 47-4219187 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 2 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Mason City Community School District | U | Mason City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Clear Lake Arts Council 42-1112483 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 2 | $4,500 | 2024 |
| Best Buddies International Inc - Iowa Chapter | U | Windsor Heights, IA | 1 | $4,000 | 2023 |
| Epiphany Parish Mason City Iowa 46-1589358 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $4,000 | 2019 |
| Macnider Art Museum Foundation 42-1462661 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $4,000 | 2021 |
| Rockwell Swaledale Emergency Medical Team 51-0652583 | B | Rockwell, IA | 2 | $4,000 | 2023 |
| Cerro Gordo County Iowa State University Extension | U | Mason City, IA | 2 | $3,800 | 2022 |
| City of Rockwell | U | Rockwell, IA | 1 | $3,500 | 2019 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc 42-0698267 | B | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $3,500 | 2024 |
| One Vision 42-0953968 | B | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| United Way of North Central Iowa 42-0680431 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| Newman Catholic School System 42-0838801 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $3,000 | 2019 |
| Christmas Cheer Fund Inc 42-1131702 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Clear Lake High School 42-1320411 | D | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| North Iowa Fair Association 42-0441660 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| N-Compass Inc 82-1004890 | B | Marion, IA | 1 | $2,000 | 2025 |
| North Iowa Christian School Inc 42-1234140 | B | Mason City, IA | 1 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Society to Preserve Antiquated Town Strucures - S 46-0758233 | C | Dougherty, IA | 1 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Lakeside Festivals Ltd | U | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $1,000 | 2019 |
| Community Policing Advisory Board | U | Mason City, IA | 2 | $1,000 | 2021 |
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 246 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | North Iowa Community Action Organization Mason City, IA | B | $7,500 | paid | Mason City Early Childhood Center | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Freedom Inn His Grace Ministry Mason City, IA | B | $7,000 | paid | Fire Alarm System Completion Costs | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $6,000 | paid | Purchase of Food and Meal Supplies | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $5,600 | paid | Enhancing Women's Health Imaging at MercyOne North Iowa | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Stebens Childrens Theatre Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Scholarship Fund for low and moderate income families | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | North Iowa Band Festival Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | North Iowa Band Festival | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Meals On Wheels of Mason City Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Sliding Fee Scale Program | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Building Expertise for Better Client Outcomes | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Client Assistance | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Clear Lake Development Foundation Clear Lake, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Building a Bright Future Capital Campaign | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Stebens Childrens Theatre Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Scholarship Fund | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | To purchase Camp Tanglefoot Paddle Boards and Paddles | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Best Buddies International Inc Windsor Heights, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | Best Buddies Friendship & Leadership Development Program in Mason City | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc Mason City, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Music room renovation | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Exterior Safety & Preservation Improvements | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | Puppet Shows for the MacNider Museum | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | College Scholarship Fund | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | One Vision Clear Lake, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | One Vision Nursing Simulation Lab: Advancing Care Through Training | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Senior Citizens Center Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Insurance Fund | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Stockman House Senior Recogntion Week | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms in Cerro Gordo County Schools | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Mollies Mission Nora Springs, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Building Renovations- Flooring | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Holistic Healing & Coping Baskets Initiative | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Christmas Cheer Fund Inc Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Youth and Shelter Services Inc Mason City, IA | C | $3,000 | paid | Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Childrens Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Cerro Gordo County Camp Heart Connection Camperships | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Mason City Community Theatre Inc Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Presenting Sponsor/Production Costs | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc Fort Dodge, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | United to Serve With Passion and Purpose Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Bash at the Lake Music Festival | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Young Mens Christian Association Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | YMCA and Rehabilitation Center | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Swaledale Fire Department Swaledale, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | To purchase Lockers & Gear-Drying Cabiner | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | N-Compass Inc Marion, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Iowa Project AWARE | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Music Experience Center Grant Piano | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | Mason City Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $1,700 | paid | Updating Outdoor Lighting | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | Meeting Personal Needs | 202610419349100901 |
| 2025 | The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | U | $500 | paid | Program Supplies | 202610419349100901 |
| 2024 | Young Mens Christian Association Mason City, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Elliptical machine replacements | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $6,500 | paid | Band/Music room renovation | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $6,000 | paid | FOR Purchase of Food and Meal Products | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | North Iowa Community Action Organization Mason City, IA | B | $6,000 | paid | Central Office Parking Lot | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Revitalizing the Globe Gazette for Mental Health SERVICES | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Humane Society of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Miracle Fund: Care for Animals with Urgent and Special Medical Needs | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | North Iowa Band Festival Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | 85th North Iowa Band Festival | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Camp Tanglefoot Sunfish Sailboats | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Non-invasive Bilirubin Monitoring for NICU Babies | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $4,500 | paid | Specialized Training to Advance Client Care | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | North Iowa Vehicle Project | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Mason City Community Theatre Inc Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | 60th Anniversary Season Sponsorship/Production COSTS FUND | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Best Buddies International Inc Windsor Heights, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | Integrated Employment and Pre-Employment Transition Services - Iowa | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Meals On Wheels of Mason City Inc Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | 2024 Sliding Fee Scale Program | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Mason City Public Library Mason City, IA | C | $4,000 | paid | Coding Academy | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | 2024 / 2025 Puppet Shows | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc Mason City, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses FUND | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | College Scholarships Fund | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | United Way of North Central Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Dolly Parton Imagination Library | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Connecting Cerro Gordo County Schools to Agriculture | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Ninth Annual Picnics and Performances | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Youth and Shelter Services Inc Mason City, IA | C | $3,000 | paid | Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Swaledale Fire Department Swaledale, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | Swaledale Fire Department - Bunker Gear Replacement | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Clear Lake High School Clear Lake, IA | D | $3,000 | paid | Choir Robe Replacement | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | CASA Volunteer Training, Recruitment and Retention | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | C | $3,000 | paid | 24-hour Helpline and Online Assistance for Victims OF ABUSE | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Childrens Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Camp Heart Connection - Cerro Gordo County Camperships | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | United to Serve With Passion and Purpose Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Bash at the Lake Music Festival | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | North Iowa Fair Association Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | North Iowa Events Center Landscaping Project | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | AED Acquisition | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc Fort Dodge, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health CENTER OF MASON CITY | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Senior Citizens Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Supplies for the Center Operation | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Clear Lake Arts Council Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | ARTS AND CULTURAL STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Mollies Mission Nora Springs, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Mollie's Mission Building Renovation | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Spring Break Family STEM Day | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Mason City Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Ice Cream Dipping Freezer Replacement | 202530449349100828 |
| 2024 | Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | Mental Health Supports for Cerro Gordo and Floyd COUNTY FAMILIES | 202530449349100828 |
| 2023 | Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $7,500 | paid | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Incubator | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $6,000 | paid | Purchase of Food and Meal products | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Theater stage finishing | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Innovation Service Expansion | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship fund | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Humane Society of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Miracle Fund: Care for Animals with Urgent Medical Needs | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Meals On Wheels of Mason City Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | 2023 Sliding Fee Scale program | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc Mason City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Adult Day Health Center | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Congregate and Home-Delivered Meal Program | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Advancing Client Care Through Client-Focused Training for Caring Pregnancy Center (CPC) Staff | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | North Iowa Band Festival Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | 84th North Iowa Band Festival | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Camp Tanglefoot Challenge Course | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Insulation for McCoy Architectural Center | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Best Buddies International Inc - Iowa Chapter Windsor Heights, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | Mason City Social Inclusion and Leadership Development | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Stebens Childrens Theatre Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Scholarship Fund | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | Puppet Shows at Charles H. MacNider Museum | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center Mason City, IA | B | $3,500 | paid | Technology Upgrades | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Handicap Village - One Vision Clear Lake, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | Lift for Home-Community Based Services | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Agriculture Education for Cerro Gordo County Youth | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Youth and Shelter Services Inc - Francis Lauer You Mason City, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Carpet Replacement - Mason City office | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Rockwell Swaledale Emergency Medical Team Rockwell, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Replace Cardiac Monitor/Defibulator | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Eighth Annual Picnics and Performances | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | CASA Volunteer Training, Recruitment & Retention | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Senior Citizens Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | One Furnace and one roof-top air conditioner | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc Fort Dodge, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City Year Two | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | College Scholarship fund | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Mason City Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Music Man Square Gap Funding | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Childrens Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Camp Heart Connection Camperships 2023 | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Little Free Music Library | 202400459349100405 |
| 2023 | Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | Assistance for Cerro Gordo and Floyd County Clinical services clients | 202400459349100405 |
| 2022 | Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $16,076 | paid | HVAC and professional and administration expenses of the Egloff House Project | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $12,500 | paid | Capital Campaign | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Young Mens Christian Association Mason City, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Mason City Family YMCA Playground Improvements | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $9,000 | paid | Ultrasound Replacement to End Barriers to Effective Client Care | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Client-Centered Training for Caring Pregnancy Center (CPC) Staff to Improve Client Care | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Meals On Wheels of Mason City Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Underwriting Cost of Meals | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | North Iowa Band Festival Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Band Festival Expenses | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Mason City Community School District Mason City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | The Future is Now - Mason City Community School District | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Theater/Stage curtains/renovation and equipment | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $4,500 | paid | Purchase of Food | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | New furnace for Stockman House Museum | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Stebens Childrens Theatre Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Stebens Children's Theatre (SCT) Scholarship Fund | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Best Buddies International Inc Miami, FL | B | $3,000 | paid | Mason City Social Inclusion & Leadership Development | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | CASA Volunteer Training, Recruitment & Retention | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | Puppet Shows at the Charles H. MacNider Museum | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Seventh Annual Picnics and Performances | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Agriculture Education for Cerro Gordo County Youth - Preschool - 8th grade | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Camp Tanglefoot Docking System | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | The Client Assistance Program | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc Fort Dodge, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | River City Sculptures On Parade Inc Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Sculpture for Meredith Willson Footbridge | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Youth and Shelter Services Inc - Francis Lauer You Mason City, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Recreation, Education, and Activities for 24/7 Clients | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Stepping Up Boot Program | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Playground Improvements | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Mobile Advocacy | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | College Scholarship Fund | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | North Iowa Christian School Inc Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Staging For Change | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Childrens Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | 2022 Summer Camperships for Cerro Gordo County | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Society to Preserve Antiquated Town Strucures - S Dougherty, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | Window Replacement a Refurbish the front steps into the Church | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Cerro Gordo County Iowa State University Extension Mason City, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | Youth Nutrition Education Program | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA | B | $1,500 | paid | Clinical Services in Cerro Gordo County | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | Team Meetings | 202300469349101000 |
| 2022 | Mason City Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | Music Class Scholarship Fund | 202300469349101000 |
| 2021 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $12,500 | paid | Capital Campaign | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Young Mens Christian Association Mason City, IA | B | $12,000 | paid | Mason City Family YMCA fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $8,000 | paid | Mars Hill Expansion fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | North Iowa Community Action Organization Mason City, IA | B | $6,000 | paid | Central Park Parking Lot fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | River City Sculptures On Parade Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Railroad Underpass Beautification Project | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Wright On the Park Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Historic Park Inn Hotel HVAC Component Retrofit fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Advancing Arts Education fund for North Iowa Young people | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Camp Tanglefoot Lodge Window Replacement fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | North Iowa Band Festival Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Band Festival Expenses fund & to purchase Projection Screens for Pavilion | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Client Assistance fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $4,500 | paid | Sixth Annual Picnics and Performances fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc Mason City, IA | U | $4,055 | paid | Homeowner Readiness Support fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Hampton, IA | C | $4,000 | paid | Farm to School Efforts fund at Cerro Gordo School Districts | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Macnider Art Museum Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Spring and Fall Puppet Shows fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | to Purchase Food | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Best Buddies International Inc Des Monies, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | Mason City High School Friendship & Social Inclusion program | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Agriculture Education fund for Cerro Gordo County Schools: prechool - 8th grade | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Transportation fund for Summer Programs | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | CASA Volunteer Training, Recruitment & Retention fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Swaledale Fire Department Swaledale, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | Fire Truck Skid Unit fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | College Scholarship fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Clear Lake Arts Council Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Youth Sculpture Project | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc Fort Dodge, IA | B | $2,448 | paid | Bus Shelter Advertising fund to Increase Awareness of the availability of healthcare services for vulnerable populations | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | B | $2,400 | paid | Technology Update fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Senior Citizens Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Fire Alarm Control Panel fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Childrens Cancer Connection Des Moines, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | Camp Heart Connection Summer Camperships program for Children in cerro gordo county | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Cerro Gordo County Iowa State University Extension Mason City, IA | U | $1,800 | paid | general & unrestricted | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Handicap Village - One Vision Clear Lake, IA | U | $1,750 | paid | Toilet Training Bathroom fund for the Children's Autism center | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | JobLink Activities Group fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $600 | paid | Exploring Frank LLoyd Wright's American Systems-Build homes project | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | Community Policing Advisory Board Mason City, IA | U | $500 | paid | National Night Out project | 202220109349100522 |
| 2021 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $500 | paid | Mason City Civil War Battle and Encampment fund | 202220109349100522 |
| 2020 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $12,500 | paid | Capital Campaign | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Health for Life Inc Rockwell, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | to Promote health initiatives in improving health and quality of life for Cerro Gordo County | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | North Iowa Community Action Organization Mason City, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Community Partners (COPA) | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $8,500 | paid | Student Lockers and Chemistry Startup | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Youth and Shelter Services Inc - Francis Lauer You Mason City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Building Hope: 2020 Community Campaign | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Material Aid program | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | A Hand Up program | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Stebens Childrens Theatre Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Scholarship fund | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | Blast Zone After-School Program | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $4,000 | paid | 2020/2021 Puppet Shows at The Charles H. MacNider Museum | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Furnishings for New Client Spaces initiative | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Celebrating North Iowan's Resiliency: Support for Picnics and Performances Fourth Season | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Camp Tanglefoot - Shower House Remodel project | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Milk for Meals program | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Ag Education for Preschool through 8th grade students enrolled in Cerro Gordo County Schools | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc Mason City, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | Safety Equipment fund | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | West of Architectural Center Fence | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | CASA Volunteer Training, Recruitment & Retention project | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Community Health Center of Fort Dodge Inc Fort Dodge, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Bus Shelter Advertising to Increase Awareness of the Availability of Healthcare Services for Vulnerable Populations | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | River City Sculptures On Parade Inc Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Sculpture Pedestals project | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Office Carpet fund | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum Clear Lake, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment Center Interactive Smart Board | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Best Buddies International Inc Miami, FL | B | $2,000 | paid | Mason City High School Friendship & Inclusion program | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Mason City Public Library Mason City, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | Youth Programming | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Covid-19 Services Recovery Fund | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Senior Citizens Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Parking Lot repaving fund | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Technology for Learning program | 202100749349100900 |
| 2020 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $1,500 | paid | College Scholarships fund | 202100749349100900 |
| 2019 | North Iowa Community Action Organization Mason City, IA | B | $12,500 | paid | I Smile @ School Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $12,500 | paid | Capital Campaign | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Health for Life Inc Rockwell, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | Promoting a Healthy Cerro Gordo County Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | Scholarship fund | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Clear Lake Classical Incorporated Clear Lake, IA | B | $8,500 | paid | Tuition assistance for 2019-2020 school year | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | B | $7,000 | paid | Material Aid Program | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Inc Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Homeless to Housed Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Advancing Arts Education for North Iowa Young People | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | North Iowa Band Festival Foundation Mason City, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | 81st North Iowa Band Festival | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | Zipline Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Young Mens Christian Association Mason City, IA | B | $4,500 | paid | Rock Steady Boxing Class: Fighting Back Parkinsons disease project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Epiphany Parish Mason City Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Providing help and hope for drug treatment clients fund | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Stebens Childrens Theatre Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Scholarship fund for the 2019/2020 school year | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc Clear Lake, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Picnics and Performances Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Caring Pregnancy Center Mason City, IA | B | $4,000 | paid | Training for Caring Pregnancy Center Staff and Volunteers | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | City of Rockwell Rockwell, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | Rockwell Fire Department | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Swaledale Fire Department Swaledale, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | Two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fund | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Youth and Shelter Services Inc - Francis Lauer You Mason City, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | Music Therapy sessions | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Meals On Wheels of Mason City Inc Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Underwriting meal costs Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Senior Citizens Center Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Replace 2 gas furnaces and 2 air conditioners fund | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Kanawha, IA | C | $3,000 | paid | School gardens at Lincoln Intermediate School Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Newman Catholic School System Mason City, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Microscopes for Anatomy & Biology Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom Garner, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | Ag Education for preschool through seventh grade students enrolled in cerro gordo county schools | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Camp Tanglefoot Meadowview Lodge - kitchen update and renovation project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Central Springs Community School District Manly, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | College Scholarships fund for five students | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | River City Sculptures On Parade Inc Mason City, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | Additional limestone pedestals and plates Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Handicap Village - One Vision Clear Lake, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | Children's Autism Center Therapeutic Outdoor Center | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | River City Society for Historic Preservation Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Building walls next to the handicap ramp at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Stockman House Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | North Iowa Vocational Center Inc Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Affordables Marketplace Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Mason City Public Library Mason City, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | Summer Reading Program for youth in 2019 | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | 2019/2020 Youth Puppet Shows | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Community Kitchen of North Iowa Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Support the costs of utilities | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Niad Center for Human Development Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Financial literacy & career empowerment Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | CASA volunteer training, recruitment & retention Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc Mason City, IA | U | $2,000 | paid | Improved communication for the office and ReStore project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center Mason City, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | Playground safety improvements Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $1,500 | paid | Charles H. MacNider Museum | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | Airsoft handguns & rifles Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Lakeside Festivals Ltd Clear Lake, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | 27th Annual Lakeside DixieFest Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Rockwell Swaledale Emergency Medical Team Rockwell, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | Ambulance Inverter Installation Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | City of Mason City Mason City, IA | U | $500 | paid | 2019 History Walk Project | 202011359349101361 |
| 2019 | Community Policing Advisory Board Mason City, IA | U | $500 | paid | National Night Out Project | 202011359349101361 |
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 | 2025-07-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202610419349100901 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-07-31 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202530449349100828 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-07-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202400459349100405 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-07-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202300469349101000 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-07-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202220109349100522 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-07-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202100749349100900 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-07-31 | not stated | 2018v3.3 | 202011359349101361 |
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/421280907.json.
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