Funders › IA › Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa › 2025
Grants paid by Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa, tax year 2025
EIN 42-6077108 · Des Moines, IA · Form 990, Schedule I
In tax year 2025, Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa (EIN 42-6077108) reported 90 grants paid totaling $1,642,429. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2025
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Childserve Foundation Johnston, IA | A | $92,965 | paid | NEW CENTER CONSTRUCTION | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Crittenton Center Sioux City, IA | A | $75,000 | paid | RENOVATIONS TO THE TRANSITIONAL THERAPEUTIC HOME BUILDING | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercyone Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | A | $63,985 | paid | PANDA WARMER CABINETS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Oakridge Neighborhood Services Des Moines, IA | A | $56,580 | paid | 15-PASSENGER VAN | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Urban Dreams Des Moines, IA | A | $56,580 | paid | 15 PASSENGER VAN | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | A | $55,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN PROCEDURE ROOMS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Focuss Inc Ankeny, IA | A | $50,000 | paid | BUILDING TO USE AS A YOUTH CRISIS SERVICE CENTER | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | A | $50,000 | paid | RENOVATE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Dubuque Community YMCA Dubuque, IA | A | $40,871 | paid | MINIVAN | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | YMCA of Newton Iowa Inc Newton, IA | A | $40,000 | paid | FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mary Greeley Foundation Ames, IA | A | $38,609 | paid | NEONATAL RESUCITATION MANNEQUIN | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Camp High Hopes Sioux City, IA | A | $30,024 | paid | HIGH-ROPES COURSE ELEMENT | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Sleep in Heavenly Peace Pocatello, IA | A | $30,000 | paid | LUMBER AND MATERIALS TO BUILD BEDS FOR CHILDREN | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Orchard Place Des Moines, IA | A | $30,000 | paid | UPDATE ELEVATOR IN THE CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | St Luke's Health Care Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $28,524 | paid | PORTABLE VENTILATOR FOR PATIENT TRANSPORT | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (ijag) Des Moines, IA | A | $27,500 | paid | HEADSETS FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LAB | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | St Luke's Health Care Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $26,900 | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $26,000 | paid | FURNITURE FOR YOUTH AREAS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Camp Hertko Hollow Des Moines, IA | A | $25,000 | paid | CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $25,000 | paid | MOBILE PANTRY VEHICLE | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Camp Fire Heart of Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $25,000 | paid | HVAC SYSTEMS FOR CAMP HANTESA YEAR-ROUND CABINS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Orange City Area Health Foundation Orange City, IA | A | $22,023 | paid | PANDA WARMER | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Dental Connections Des Moines, IA | A | $20,753 | paid | ELECTRIC DENTAL HANDPIECES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | A | $20,500 | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Friends of Des Moines Parks Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | SWIM LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mentor Iowa Urbandale, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP EVENTS AND MENTEE ASSISTANCE FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | American Home Finding Association Ottumwa, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | REMODEL EMERGENCY SHELTER BATHROOM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Special Olympics Iowa Grimes, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS PROGRAM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | By Degrees Des Moines, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND CAREER EXPLORATION MATERIALS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Hills & Dales Child Development Center Dubuque, IA | A | $20,000 | paid | BUILDING A NEW HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES/AUTISM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercyone Dubuque Foundation Dubuque, IA | A | $18,185 | paid | BERAPHONE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENER | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $18,185 | paid | MAICO EASYSCREEN HEARING SCREENING SYSTEM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $16,000 | paid | ACTIVITIES FOR BIGS AND LITTLES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Children's Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | A | $16,000 | paid | ANNUAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Childserve Inc Johnston, IA | A | $15,700 | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $15,500 | paid | ART PROGRAM SUPPLIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Easterseals Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | SHADE STRUCTURE AT PLAYGROUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Des Moines Community Playhouse Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | 2026 PRODUCTION OF THE PEGUIN PROJECT | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Des Moines, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INCENTIVES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland Durant, IA | A | $14,800 | paid | EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Blank Park Zoo Des Moines, IA | A | $13,000 | paid | DREAM NIGHT AT THE ZOO | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County Ames, IA | A | $12,994 | paid | ROCK CLIMBING WALL EQUIPMENT | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Treynor Parks & Trails Board LLC Treynor, IA | A | $12,896 | paid | CHANGING TABLE FOR THE INCLUSIVE RESTROOM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Unitypoint - St Luke's Health Foundation of Sioux City Sioux City, IA | A | $11,735 | paid | CHANGING TABLE | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercyone House of Mercy Des Moines, IA | A | $11,645 | paid | FURNITURE FOR FAMILY VISITATION ROOM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Inspiration Stables La Motte, IA | A | $11,617 | paid | INTERACTIVE STORYBOARDS & KIOSKS ALONG A SENSORY TRAIL | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $11,550 | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Proteus Inc Des Moines, IA | A | $11,000 | paid | TOYS AND FAMILY SUPPORT | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dubuque Dubuque, IA | A | $10,639 | paid | STAGE, GUITARS, CHAIRS AND PORTABLE PIANOS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Area Substance Abuse Council Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $10,394 | paid | BASIC SAFETY NEED ITEMS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Finley Health Foundation Dubuque, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | GAITKEEPER AND AAC ENABLING DEVICES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mary's Helping Hands West Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | DIAPER BAGS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Asap the After School Arts Program Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | FREE ARTS PROGRAM SUPPLIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Everystep Foundation - Grief and Loss Services Home of Amanda the Panda Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | ITEMS FOR CHILDREN'S GRIEF PROGRAMS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Spina Bifida Association of Iowa Urbandale, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Neighborhood Centers Iowa City, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Young House Family Services Burlington, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | COURT PAINTING, FENCING AND BASKETBALL HOOPS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Shoes That Fit Claremont, GA | A | $10,000 | paid | ATHLETIC SHOES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | The Bridge at Storm Lake Storm Lake, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | BUILDING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Tori's Angels Foundation Panora, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | MEDICAL/TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | ADJUSTABLE CHANGING TABLE | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Dream Team Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | TENTS, SLEEPING BAGS, AND CAMPSITE SUPPLIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Children & Families Urban Ministries Des Moines, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT/FURNITURE FOR THE INNOVATION LAB | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Foster Squad Ankeny, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | EXPANSION OF THE CARE KIT PROGRAM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Melody of Hope Advocacy Center Davenport, IA | A | $10,000 | paid | SENSORY FRIENDLY FLOORING | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | The Arc of East Central Iowa Cedar Rapids, IA | A | $9,413 | paid | FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT FOR DAYCARE AND RESPITE AREAS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Autism Society of Iowa Ankeny, IA | A | $9,300 | paid | WATER SAFETY PROGRAMMING & RESOURCES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Best Buddies in Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $9,190 | paid | FRIENDSHIP BALLS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Opening Doors Dubuque, IA | A | $9,000 | paid | ESSENTIAL ITEMS/LEARNING RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Child Adolescent and Parent Support Marshalltown, IA | A | $9,000 | paid | HEALTH, FEEDING AND SAFETY INCENTIVE ITEMS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Cross Outreach Des Moines, IA | A | $8,500 | paid | BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Everystep Foundation - Nest Programs Des Moines, IA | A | $7,500 | paid | BABY SAFETY ITEMS AND ESSENTIALS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Avenue Scholars Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $7,500 | paid | HOSPITAL SCRUBS FOR STUDENTS EXPLORING CAREERS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Des Moines Refugee Support Norwalk, IA | A | $7,200 | paid | TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO/FROM PRESCHOOL/ACTIVITIES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | A | $7,050 | paid | SMART TV'S AND MOUNTING BRACKETS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Vision to Learn Des Moines, IA | A | $7,000 | paid | EYEGLASSES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Iowa Specialty Hospital Foundatin Clarion, IA | A | $6,500 | paid | WIRELESS FETAL MONITOR | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | House of Hope Waterloo, IA | A | $6,500 | paid | SENSORY TOYS AND A CRIB | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercyone Waterloo Foundation Waterloo, IA | A | $6,169 | paid | NEOVIEW VIDEO INTUBATION SYSTEM | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Iowa Sports Foundation Ames, IA | A | $6,000 | paid | YOUTH SERVICES | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb Des Moines, IA | A | $6,000 | paid | TRANSPORTATION FOR VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE CHILD VISITS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Gigi's Playhouse Windsor Heights, IA | A | $5,853 | paid | EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Friendly House Davenport, IA | A | $5,750 | paid | TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Rhythms of Grace Dallas Center, IA | A | $5,350 | paid | ARENA LIGHTS, CHILD SADDLES, HELMETS AND TACK ITEMS | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mary Greeley Foundation Ames, IA | A | $0 + $7,365 non-cash | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mary's Helping Hands West Des Moines, IA | A | $0 + $13,435 non-cash | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA | A | $0 + $6,899 non-cash | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | A | $0 + $60,954 non-cash | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Mercyone Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | A | $0 + $21,053 non-cash | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
| 2025 | Orange City Area Health Foundation Orange City, IA | A | $0 + $6,270 non-cash | paid | COMPASSION FUND | 202611069349300911 |
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