Gabus Family Foundation

EIN 42-1448004 · IA · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in IA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Gabus Family Foundation based in IA paid 10 grants totaling $500K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $125K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included MEALS ON WHEELS, CITY OF URBANDALE, and EASTER SEALS IOWA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,092,991
Giving (latest yr)
$500,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Meals on Wheels$125,000
  • City of Urbandale$75,000
  • Easter Seals Iowa$50,000
  • Ellipsis$50,000
  • Food Bank of Iowa$50,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$500,000 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Meals on Wheels
Johnston, IA
General Purpose
$125,000
City of Urbandale
Urbandale, IA
General Purpose
$75,000
Food Bank of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$50,000
Easter Seals Iowa
Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$50,000
Freedom for Youth Ministries
Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$50,000
Wildwood Hills Ranch
St Charles, IA
General Purpose
$50,000
Ellipsis
Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$50,000
Puppy Jake Foundation
Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$25,000
Freestore Inc
West Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$15,000
Can Play
West Des Moines, IA
General Purpose
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Gabus Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Gabus Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Gabus Family Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $500K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $125K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include MEALS ON WHEELS, CITY OF URBANDALE, EASTER SEALS IOWA, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Gabus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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