funder-graph › Recipients
Who funds Guardian Scholars Foundation
EIN 47-2938413 · Des Moines, IA · NTEE T20
Guardian Scholars Foundation of Des Moines, IA (EIN 47-2938413) was named as a grant recipient by 6 funders in 14 grants paid totaling $315,361 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$315,361
14 grants paid
Funders
6
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn 42-6139033 | IA | A | 3 | $220,647 | 2024 |
| The Sidhu Family Foundation 59-3449183 | FL | C | 7 | $70,000 | 2025 |
| Helle Family Foundation 46-4842124 | CO | C | 1 | $12,214 | 2024 |
| The Nelson Foundation 42-1207818 | IA | C | 1 | $7,000 | 2018 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc 20-0523259 | IA | C | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| The Gabriel Foundation 41-1417537 | MN | C | 1 | $500 | 2019 |
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.
Grants
The 14 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 202513259349100511 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | Guardian Scholars Foundation Des Moines, IA | A | $73,426 | paid | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | 202503149349303740 |
| 2024 | Helle Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $12,214 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202503219349106550 |
| 2024 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 202540769349100019 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | Guardian Scholars Foundation Des Moines, IA | A | $67,596 | paid | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | 202433189349308423 |
| 2023 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 202440739349100919 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | Guardian Scholars Foundation Des Moines, IA | A | $79,625 | paid | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE CHARITABLE AND NON-OPERATING PURPOSES OF FUNDING TUITION, ROOM, BOARD OR BOOKS FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM | 202333189349316833 |
| 2022 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 202330739349100528 |
| 2021 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 202230749349100533 |
| 2020 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | FUNDING FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 202131339349102713 |
| 2019 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 202030769349100213 |
| 2019 | The Gabriel Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202040079349100109 |
| 2018 | The Sidhu Family Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER CARE YOUNG ADULTS | 201930599349100608 |
| 2018 | The Nelson Foundation | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $7,000 | paid | PAYMENTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 201911339349103166 |
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 inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
The same organization elsewhere in the program: exempt status and filing health · federal awards · grant guidance · open opportunities.
This is informational only, derived from public data on the dates shown. It is not an eligibility determination, and not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Verify against the official source before relying on it.