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Grants paid by Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa, tax year 2021
EIN 42-6077108 · Des Moines, IA · Form 990, Schedule I
In tax year 2021, Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa (EIN 42-6077108) reported 71 grants paid totaling $2,193,549. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | A | $225,000 | paid | New campus | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Childserve Foundation Johnston, IA | A | $201,660 | paid | Behavioral health clinic | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Unitypoint Health - Blank Childrens Hospital Des Moines, IA | A | $122,000 | paid | Therapy garden | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mercyone Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | A | $115,646 | paid | Vision screeners | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation Ames, IA | A | $110,800 | paid | Fetal monitors/accessories | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Childrens Square USA Council Bluffs, IA | A | $81,618 | paid | Shelter roof repair; van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Whatsoever You Do Ottumwa, IA | A | $75,000 | paid | Shelter nursery; van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | By Degrees Des Moines, IA | A | $65,000 | paid | North High program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Freedom for Youth Ministries Des Moines, IA | A | $65,000 | paid | Trades training program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Vision to Learn Dubuque, IA | A | $51,933 | paid | Eyeglasses | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Youth Emergency Services and Shelter Des Moines, IA | A | $50,000 | paid | Crisis shelter | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Oakridge Neighborhood Services Des Moines, IA | A | $45,000 | paid | Oak academy | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Hand in Hand Bettendorf, IA | A | $45,000 | paid | Van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Starts Right Here Des Moines, IA | A | $45,000 | paid | Van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Camp Hertko Hollow West Des Moines, IA | A | $40,000 | paid | Camp scholarships | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | The Bridge of Storm Lake Storm Lake, IA | A | $40,000 | paid | Van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs, IA | A | $37,200 | paid | Panda warmers | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands Omaha, NE | A | $30,000 | paid | Van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Yss Francis Lauer Mason City, IA | A | $30,000 | paid | Van | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Orchard Place Des Moines, IA | A | $25,108 | paid | Playground equipment | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Pi515 Pursuit of Innovation Des Moines, IA | A | $25,000 | paid | Apprenticeship program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Wonder Spelen Pella, IA | A | $25,000 | paid | Playground equipment | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | American Home Finding Association Ottumwa, IA | A | $22,002 | paid | Group home upgrades | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Unitypoint Health - Blank Childrens Hospital Des Moines, IA | A | $21,885 | paid | Compassion fund | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Camp Fire Heart of Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | Camp scholarships | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Friends of Des Moines Parks Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | Swim lessons | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Childrens Cancer Connection Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | Teen camp program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Everystep - Amanda the Panda Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | Grief and loss programs | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | YWCA of the Quad Cities Rock Island, IL | A | $20,000 | paid | Playground equipment | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Blank Park Zoo Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | Dreamnight at the Zoo | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Primary Health Care Adel, IA | A | $19,780 | paid | Vision screeners, infant equip. | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mercy Medical Center Cr Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $19,000 | paid | Monitor, bassinets | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mercyone House of Mercy Des Moines, IA | A | $19,000 | paid | Outdoor play space; services | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Unitypoint - St Luke'shelen G Nassif Center Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $19,000 | paid | Panda warmers | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mentor Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $17,500 | paid | Group events | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Everystep - Care and Support Services Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | Nest program supplies | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Des Moines Twin Falls, ID | A | $15,000 | paid | Furnished twin beds | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | Backpack program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | JA BizTown program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Family and Childrens Council of Black Hawk County Waterloo, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | Infant/toddler equipment | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mercyone Waterloo Foundation Waterloo, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | 3-D ultrasound machine | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Avalon Center Charles City, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | Mental health services | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | Mobile maker spaces | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Spina Bifida Association of Iowa Urbandale, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | Summer camp | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mercyone Newton Medical Center Newton, IA | A | $14,935 | paid | Maternal/fetal monitor | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Adaptive Sports Iowa Ames, IA | A | $14,800 | paid | Adaptive track racing chairs | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Children and Families of Iowa Cfi Des Moines, IA | A | $14,350 | paid | Kitchen eqmt and tables | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Mercy Medical Center Cr Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $12,350 | paid | Compassion fund | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Four Mounds Dubuque, IA | A | $12,245 | paid | Support items, tools/equip. | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Unitypoint - St Luke's Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $11,460 | paid | Compassion fund | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Easterseals Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $10,030 | paid | Play/gym equipment | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Children and Family Urban Movement Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | Makerspace eqmt & tech | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | House of Hope Waterloo, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | Trauma responsive program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Jewels Academy Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | STEM program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Shoes That Fit West Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | Children's shoes | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Community Action Agency of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | A | $9,545 | paid | Hearing, vision screeners | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Child Abuse Prevention Services Marshalltown, IA | A | $9,200 | paid | Basic needs items | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $9,000 | paid | Arts supplies | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Girls Rock Des Moines Des Moines, IA | A | $8,535 | paid | Instruments, gear | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Ronald Mcdonald House Des Moines, IA | A | $8,500 | paid | Handicapped accessible door | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Finley Health Foundation Dubuque, IA | A | $8,322 | paid | Infant equipment | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Families Helping Families Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $8,000 | paid | Shoe vouchers | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Friendship Center Des Moines, IA | A | $7,500 | paid | School supplies, meals | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Young Womens Resource Center Des Moines, IA | A | $7,000 | paid | After school program | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Yss-Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter Des Moines, IA | A | $7,000 | paid | Youth center furniture | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association Dubuque, IA | A | $6,650 | paid | Pack n plays; edu. materials | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Gigis Playhouse Des Moines Windsor Heights, IA | A | $6,500 | paid | Arts supplies | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | A | $6,000 | paid | Volunteer transportation | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Asap the After School Arts Program Des Moines, IA | A | $6,000 | paid | Arts supplies | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Reach Out and Read Iowa Windsor Heights, IA | A | $5,775 | paid | Books | 202222849349301122 |
| 2021 | Inspiration Stables Peosta, IA | A | $5,720 | paid | Sensory trail equip storage | 202222849349301122 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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