State Historical Society

EIN 42-1205115 · IA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, State Historical Society based in IA paid 13 grants totaling $181.4K to 13 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $600 to $80K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included HUMANITIES IOWA, Iowa Historical Foundation State, and Schaller Public Library. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,530,950
Giving (latest yr)
$181,366
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
13
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Humanities Iowa$80,000
  • Iowa Historical Foundation State$27,176
  • Schaller Public Library$18,130
  • Ag Arts$15,000
  • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum$10,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$181,366 · 13 grants

Grants Paid (13)

Humanities Iowa
Ames, IA
Speakers Bureau
$80,000
Iowa Historical Foundation State
Des Moines, IA
Annals of Iowa, Natl
$27,176
Schaller Public Library
Schaller, IA
General Fund
$18,130
Ag Arts
Kalona, IA
General Operating
$15,000
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
Johnston, IA
General Operating
$10,000
Cedar County Historical Society
Tipton, IA
General Operating
$7,500
Iowa Labor History Society
Iowa City, IA
General Operating
$5,000
Prairie Rivers of Iowa
Ames, IA
General Operating
$5,000
Madison County Historical Society
Winterset, IA
Gift
$3,900
Charles City Public Library
Charles City, IA
Digitization Project
$3,560
Floyd County Historical Society and
Charles City, IA
Print Archives Preservation
$3,000
Leopold Landscape Alliance
Burlington, IA
General Operating
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. State Historical Society does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, State Historical Society reported 13 itemized grants totaling $181.4K. Individual grants ranged from $600 to $80K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include HUMANITIES IOWA, Iowa Historical Foundation State, Schaller Public Library, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

State Historical Society is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

State Historical Society gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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