Grants paid by The John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation
EIN 42-6521745 · Urbandale, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE Z99Z
The John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation of Urbandale, IA (EIN 42-6521745) reported 67 grants paid totaling $1,934,240 to 36 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,934,240
67 grants
Recipients
36
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2024
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | $385,019 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | $590,250 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | $389,650 | — |
| 2024 | 13 | $569,321 | — |
Top recipients
The 36 recipients receiving the most from The John R and Zelda Z Grubb Charitable Foundation, by grants paid, out of 36 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variety Club | U | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $810,000 | 2024 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Foundation 42-1326564 | B | West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $514,000 | 2024 |
| Easter Seals Iowa | U | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $125,000 | 2024 |
| First United Methodist Church | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $75,000 | 2024 |
| West Des Moines Christian Church 42-6006158 | B | West Des Moines, IA | 2 | $60,000 | 2022 |
| Urbandale Parks and Recreation | U | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $57,071 | 2024 |
| Strands of Strength 45-4145232 | C | West Des Moines, IA | 3 | $32,400 | 2023 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place 42-1433940 | C | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa 42-0680427 | C | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $27,500 | 2024 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | U | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $27,449 | 2023 |
| Food Bank of Iowa 42-1177880 | B | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries 42-1512992 | C | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| North High School | U | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Festival of Trees and Lights 99-5055581 | D | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Asu Foundation | U | Tempe, AZ | 4 | $12,000 | 2024 |
| Warren County Angus Association | U | Boone, IA | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa 42-6075138 | C | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Tori's Angels Foundation 45-2516181 | B | Panora, IA | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Children and Families of Iowa 42-0680416 | B | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Congregation of Beth Tefillah | U | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $5,400 | 2020 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | U | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Everystep | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Ankeny Community Foundation 20-3850596 | B | Ankeny, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership 47-1328836 | B | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | U | Rochester, MN | 1 | $2,500 | 2020 |
| Ahienz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport 80-0243678 | C | De Soto, IA | 1 | $2,500 | 2020 |
| Puppy Jake Foundation 46-1187854 | B | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | U | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,500 | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | U | Kennesaw, GA | 1 | $1,000 | 2022 |
| Jordan's Guardian Angels 90-1022228 | B | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $1,000 | 2022 |
| Iowa Donor Network 42-1414092 | C | Altoona, IA | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch 52-1885088 | C | Washington, DC | 1 | $700 | 2020 |
| Leadership Institute 51-0235174 | B | Arlington, VA | 1 | $500 | 2020 |
| Friends of Iowa Pbs | U | Johnston, IA | 1 | $120 | 2020 |
| Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce | U | Elkador, IA | 1 | $100 | 2020 |
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 67 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Variety Club Des Moines, IA | U | $250,250 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE AID/SERVICES TO CHILDSERVE COMMITTMENT | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Iowa Health Care Association Foundation West Des Moines, IA | B | $84,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND FOR HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Easter Seals Iowa Des Moines, IA | U | $75,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Urbandale Parks and Recreation Urbandale, IA | U | $57,071 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | First United Methodist Church Des Moines, IA | U | $40,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $15,000 | paid | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE - PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Festival of Trees and Lights Des Moines, IA | D | $15,000 | paid | 2024 PLEDGE | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Tori's Angels Foundation Panora, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | North High School Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Westminster Presbyterian Church Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | IN MEMORY OF IRENE KNAPP | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Children and Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202503169349103210 |
| 2024 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $3,000 | paid | ASU - CHARTER FUND THAT SUPPORTS STUDENT INITIATIVES | 202503169349103210 |
| 2023 | Iowa Health Care Association Foundation West Des Moines, IA | B | $170,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND FOR HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Variety Club Des Moines, IA | U | $111,750 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE AID/SERVICES TO THE HANDICAP | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Easter Seals Iowa Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | U | $15,000 | paid | FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHTS | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | 2023 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Warren County Angus Association Boone, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | 2023 IOWA JUNIOR ANGUS PREVIEW SHOW | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | FOOD BANKS/PANTRIES - SUPPLY GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER SERVICES TO POOR | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | North High School Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $7,500 | paid | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE - PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Alzheimer's Association West Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | ANNUAL PURPLE SOIREE | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $3,000 | paid | ASU - CHARTER FUND THAT SUPPORTS STUDENT INITIATIVES | 202402899349100825 |
| 2023 | Strands of Strength West Des Moines, IA | C | $2,400 | paid | REDUCE THE STIGMA EVENT | 202402899349100825 |
| 2022 | Variety Club Des Moines, IA | U | $345,250 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE AID/SERVICES TO THE HANDICAP | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Iowa Health Care Association Foundation West Des Moines, IA | B | $130,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND FOR HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Easter Seals Iowa Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | West Des Moines Christian Church West Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND - PROVIDES GENERAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | U | $10,000 | paid | FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHTS | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | 2022 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Strands of Strength West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | REDUCE THE STIGMA EVENT | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Everystep Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Ankeny Community Foundation Ankeny, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Terrace Hill Partnership Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Children & Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | 2022 TANGO GALA | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | North High School Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | FOOD BANKS/PANTRIES - SUPPLY GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER SERVICES TO POOR | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $3,000 | paid | ASU - CHARTER FUND THAT SUPPORTS STUDENT INITIATIVES | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Puppy Jake Foundation Urbandale, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE - PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | U | $1,000 | paid | IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARK MANGERSON | 202313139349100221 |
| 2022 | Jordan's Guardian Angels Sacramento, CA | B | $1,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202313139349100221 |
| 2020 | Iowa Health Care Association Foundation West Des Moines, IA | B | $130,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND FOR HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Variety Club Des Moines, IA | U | $102,750 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE AID/SERVICES TO THE HANDICAP | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | West Des Moines Christian Church West Des Moines, IA | B | $50,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND - PROVIDES GENERAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | First United Methodist Church Audubon, IA | U | $35,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Strands of Strength West Des Moines, IA | C | $20,000 | paid | RAISE YOUR PURSE EVENT - RAISES FUNDS FOR DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | RAISE FUNDS FOR HISTORICAL HOYT SHERMAN PLACE, GENERAL FUNDING FOR UPKEEP AND MODIFICATIONS | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | FOOD BANKS/PANTRIES - SUPPLY GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER SERVICES TO POOR | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Congregation of Beth Tefillah Scottsdale, AZ | U | $5,400 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Hope Ministries Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $3,000 | paid | ASU - CHARTER FUND THAT SUPPORTS STUDENT INITIATIVES | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | U | $2,500 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Ahienz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport De Soto, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE - PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE - PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | U | $2,449 | paid | FUNDING FOR BLANK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING - CHILD LIFE AND THE CENTER FOR ADVOCACY & OUTREACH. | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | American Heart Association West Des Moines, IA | U | $1,500 | paid | DONATION OF FUNDS FOR GENERAL OPERATING OF HEART AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DISEASES, DISORDERS | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Iowa Donor Network Altoona, IA | C | $1,000 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Judicial Watch Washington, DC | C | $700 | paid | SUPPORTS THE CHECKS AND BALANCES WITHIN A JUDICIAL SYSTEM | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | B | $500 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND - PROVIDES GENERAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Friends of Iowa Pbs Johnston, IA | U | $120 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | 202103199349108570 |
| 2020 | Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce Elkador, IA | U | $100 | paid | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND | 202103199349108570 |
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 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202503169349103210 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202402899349100825 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202313139349100221 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202103199349108570 |
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/426521745.json.
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